Sad news from Bonaire
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Mermaid Lady
, Jun 07 2014 11:58 AM
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Posted 07 June 2014 - 11:58 AM
Bonaire Bids Farewell to Diving Legend and Island Icon, Captain Don Stewart
It is with much sadness that we report the passing of Captain Don Stewart today. Captain Don was a legend and pioneer of diving tourism on Bonaire.
To many, Captain Don was synonymous with Bonaire diving. After his arrival on Bonaire, 52 years ago just last week, he pioneered diving tourism on the island. After introducing dive tourism to several resorts, he founded Captain Don’s Habitat, now one of the island’s premier dive resorts.
It was through Captain Don’s efforts to begin conservation of Bonaire’s reefs that the mooring system began in the late 1980s. In fact, this system became the benchmark for marine parks all over the world. Furthermore, Captain Don led the campaign to ban spearfishing on Bonaire.
His accolades are many over the years, and in 2005 he was inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame. Bonaire will surely miss this man who spent so many years of his life in support of Bonaire. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Janet Thibault, Don’s “first mate” in life. Good bye, Don, rest in peace, and thank you for all you have done. (Source: Bonaire Insider Reporter)
Posted by Susan Davis on May 28, 2014 at 4:21pm AST
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Cheers,
Teresa,
The original Mermaid Lady
Bass player for the band formerly known as Opulent.
"'I'm only wearing black until they come out with something darker..."
Teresa,
The original Mermaid Lady
Bass player for the band formerly known as Opulent.
"'I'm only wearing black until they come out with something darker..."
#2
Posted 08 June 2014 - 08:21 AM
Thank you for sharing Teresa... we had the rare opportunity to have him come and speak to our group when we did our first Single's week in Bonaire...what a captivating man. And his 'first mate' was absolutely lovely! It was so special to meet him and hear him speak. He was informative, educational and entertaining. EXTREMELY ENTERTAINING ACTUALLY!
It is indeed a sad day. Kamala
It is indeed a sad day. Kamala
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#3
Posted 08 June 2014 - 08:58 AM
Thank you for sharing Teresa... we had the rare opportunity to have him come and speak to our group when we did our first Single's week in Bonaire...what a captivating man. And his 'first mate' was absolutely lovely! It was so special to meet him and hear him speak. He was informative, educational and entertaining. EXTREMELY ENTERTAINING ACTUALLY!
It is indeed a sad day. Kamala
2008 at Divi Famingo. Remember it well. Great visit! Thanks for arranging it.
Edited by Mermaid Lady, 08 June 2014 - 08:59 AM.
Cheers,
Teresa,
The original Mermaid Lady
Bass player for the band formerly known as Opulent.
"'I'm only wearing black until they come out with something darker..."
Teresa,
The original Mermaid Lady
Bass player for the band formerly known as Opulent.
"'I'm only wearing black until they come out with something darker..."
#4
Posted 08 June 2014 - 07:06 PM
Wow, first time I've logged into the SD forums for some time, and to read this news. How sad. I was also at Divi when he spoke - it was a highlight. What an incredible character Captain Don was.
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