re: Diver missing(Memorial Services update pg 13)

Posted by HeadBusta4LSU

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2007

11362 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 8:30 pm to HeadBusta4LSU

does anyone know whos going o be paying for the ROV? I was thinking that maybe the helldivers could start a donation fund for Blakes family to pay for it, it cant be cheap. I gurantee The fishing and diving community wouldnt mind donating for this cause

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Posted by El Josey Wales

Greater Geismar

Member since Nov 2007

22710 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 8:44 pm to HeadBusta4LSU

I have never dived a day in my life and i would be glad to donate. Let's get this thing started right here on the OB.

Posted by BarDTiger81

nurfeast lowsyana

Member since Jul 2011

15639 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 8:49 pm to Redfish2010

im in the same block listening on VHF!

Posted by 34venture

Buffer Zone

Member since Mar 2010

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Posted on 8/15/11 at 8:50 pm to HeadBusta4LSU

I'm in.

Posted by Geauxdaddy88

Baton Rouge

Member since Feb 2009

885 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 9:24 pm to 34venture

Prayers to the family, i haven't ever dived before but would love to donate. Anyone who loves the outdoors is worth it. Especially with a little one on the way.

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Posted by willow2

Tulsa, Ok

Member since Jan 2010

1267 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 9:26 pm to Geauxdaddy88

never dove in my life but i'de gladly donate

Posted by INFIDEL

The couch

Member since Aug 2006

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Posted on 8/15/11 at 9:26 pm to Geauxdaddy88

Sounds like a great idea.

Posted by Jabberwocky

tumtum tree

Member since Sep 2007

6923 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 9:40 pm to INFIDEL

family has money and has hired charter planes. planning on renting the ROV.

eta. i didn't mean they were rich, just responding to the guy who was wondering who was paying for it.

This post was edited on 8/15/11 at 9:45 pm

Posted by Redfish2010

Member since Jul 2007

15230 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 10:13 pm to Jabberwocky

I'm a poor arse grad student and would find a way to give some money to the cause.

Posted by saltwater

Member since Aug 2011

3 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 10:58 pm to HeadBusta4LSU

They had some trouble with the ROV today and couldn't get it down to the bottom. They are looking at bringing in a different ROV with a larger generator tomorrow in hopes of searching the bottom of the rig. His dad and siblings are damn determined to bring him home and the number of friends and volunteers helping with the search efforts has been amazing.

The family is paying for the ROV among other things.

Posted by Johnny4lsu

Opelousas, LA

Member since Apr 2008

5143 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 11:11 pm to saltwater

this breaks my heart...my son is 3 months old and I couldn't imagine not being here for him.

Posted by mylsuhat

Mandeville, LA

Member since Mar 2008

49869 posts

Posted on 8/15/11 at 11:46 pm to HeadBusta4LSU

quote:
does anyone know whos going o be paying for the ROV? I was thinking that maybe the helldivers could start a donation fund for Blakes family to pay for it, it cant be cheap. I gurantee The fishing and diving community wouldnt mind donating for this cause

We have a meeting this monday, I'm sure this will be brought up

Posted by redneck

Los Suenos, Costa Rica

Member since Dec 2003

54165 posts

Posted on 8/16/11 at 12:16 am to mylsuhat

Broke grad college student myself but I would give what I could if a fund was set up, Blake needs to be brought home

Posted by omegaman66

greenwell springs

Member since Oct 2007

26488 posts

Posted on 8/16/11 at 3:17 am to redneck

Prayers on the way. Sad, very sad. I will do what I can to help.

Posted by Tripp3

Member since Feb 2010

357 posts

Posted on 8/16/11 at 10:48 am to omegaman66

OB,

Thanks for the prayer and wishes for my friend BT. The family and friend will be setting up " Blake Terry Search and Rescue Fund" after the CG quits with 24hrs. I will post all the information.
Thanks again.
Here's a quote by one of his friends
"God needed some help with his boat & someone to watch over the gulf!! Blake Terry was perfect for the job!!!" - Beau Baudoin

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Posted by 4LSU2

Member since Dec 2009

37967 posts

Posted on 8/16/11 at 11:26 am to Tripp3

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Tripp3

Thanks for the update. Please let us know of anything we can do to assist in Blake's recovery. Prayers continue to go out for this family.

Posted by Ol Gregg

Member since Jan 2011

150 posts

Posted on 8/16/11 at 11:42 am to 4LSU2

I just talked to my aunt, who is the mother of Blake's fiance, and they wanted to express their gratitude to everyone on here. It is a hard time for everyone and they appreciate all the prayers.