By David N Scarborough (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 8:40 am: |
Greeting Everyone! I am a very close friend to John Stigaard, he past away several weeks ago after his fight with cancer. Wednesday before he passed on Friday, John had asked that my self and my wife release his ashes at Key Largo in the "Winch Hole" (this is where John Certified to dive)Asa his wife and I spoke about bring half of them to Bonaire- and releasing them He loved the Island and spoke many times of it. Does anyone know if that is possible? Any type Permits needed? Here in USA I am not asking- my rule is- "IT is sometimes easier to ask forgiveness, than permission". Thanks for your answers in advance. I am the the current PResident of the Atlanta Reef Dwellers Scuba Club- John was President for 2-terms and done a wonderful job. This should take place next year sometimes.If you do not want to discuss this on the board- please email me direct: president@atlantareefdweelers.org or david@wan2dive.com
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By Cecil (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6743) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 9:57 am: |
Welcome to BT David. A very noble thing you are doing, I'm sure John's would appreciate that. I have seen remains transported a few times and my advice is don't do it. A friend lost her daughter's ashes for a couple of days, why, because the only legal way was registered US mail which is slow and in this case not reliable. If she had not labeled them human remains they could have been sent reliably overnight.
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By ***Boat Chick*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6434) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 10:42 am: |
David, welcome to Bonaire Talk. I wish it were under happier circumstances. John was a wonderful, kind, gentle man, and contributed a lot to Bonaire Talk. He was a friend to many. Please pass our condolences to Asa. Also, YGM.
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By Yo MO - Meet me at the 3Day in Atlanta (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4129) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 10:54 am: |
David - welcome. I do with it were under happier circumstances as well. I really enjoyed meeting John at an ARS meeting...he was the one who got me to go to it in the first place. Please do pass on our condoluences - John was a very special person indeed.
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By Debbie T. (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 12:31 pm: |
Hi, I'm a Lurker on Bon talk just because I love the
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By Freddie (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10579) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 12:42 pm: |
Welcome Debbie T. and thanks for joining us on BT
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By Krispi* Therapy session is OPEN! (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2944) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 1:38 pm: |
hi Debbie T...we are neighbors??? kinda?
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By David N Scarborough (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 4:19 pm: |
My plan is to put the ashes in my dive bag/Stuff/Video Gear and fly over with them and release under water while diving. Maybe a zip lock bag or two...Not sure about airport checking my luggage??? I would love to see the look on their faces! DNS
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By Boom starts with a Tara (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7931) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 5:16 pm: |
Sounds like a perfect plan David
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By Debbie T. (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 5:30 pm: |
David. I think that is the best idea. Just do that. Do ask don't tell always works best for me.
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By Debbie T. (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 5:35 pm: |
Thats suppossed to be Don't ask Don't tell. sorry already started on HH. :D
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By Donna in the Poconos (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2275) on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 6:45 pm: |
Hi David and Debbie...welcome!
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By Eileen - just me! (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #13023) on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 5:51 am: |
I would like to also pass on my condolences to the family.
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