Goodbye to a dive buddy: Richard Sleppy - Page 2

Capt Ron · 02-02-2012, 03:56 AM

I miss your brother. I love you brother.
I will always remember your voice saying "Amen Brother!" to the end of my dive prayer. I say it one last time for you my friend.

"Dear Lord,

Once again we are gathered together to explore Your aquatic kingdom, to make new friends and spend time with old as we celebrate the majesty of your grace underwater.

Lord, please watch over us and guide us through this day above and below the seas as we venture out to discover the mysteries that lay beneath us.

And Lord, if Your eternal dive plan may differ than our own, we beg that You will forgive our earthly sins, cleanse our hearts and souls, and lead us to Heaven to serve you forever and ever.

We ask this in the name of Your son Jesus Christ who died for our sins.
Amen.

donedealin · 02-02-2012, 07:44 AM

Sleppy, thank you for all the underwater memories, Thank you for being my dive buddy and my first spear fishing buddy.I will miss you my brother.

Pinksnappertrapper · 02-02-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WhackUmStackUm

Rich Sleppy passed away this evening due to complications related to a heart attack he suffered last week. He was not in any pain, and slipped away quietly.

Many of you may have met Rich. He was the dive master aboard the H20 Below.

Rich was one of the most competent diver masters and technical diving instructors that I have met. He was a skilled, disciplined diver, and a loyal friend.

We will miss Rich a lot. God-speed Bro.

+ 1 Prayers sent. He will be looking down on everyone that dives and take care of them like he did when he was here.

Pinksnappertrapper · 02-02-2012, 07:51 AM

I was positive i knew him when i posted my message but i have meet him alot and he is a damn good guy and way to young to pass away.

donedealin · 02-02-2012, 08:03 AM

Goodbye to a dive buddy: Richard Sleppy-sleppy-jpg

tmw234 · 02-03-2012, 01:30 AM

One of my favorite pics of Slepp on the bow of the H2O Below. Totally in his element. Had a great time at Southwind tonight talking about him and hearing everyones' stories. Definitely going to miss him!

naclh2oDave · 02-03-2012, 07:11 AM

I only met him two or three times. I wish I knew him better. He sounds like a great guy. Prayers for his family.

APEX · 02-07-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhackUmStackUm

Rich Sleppy passed away this evening due to complications related to a heart attack he suffered last week. He was not in any pain, and slipped away quietly.

Many of you may have met Rich. He was the dive master aboard the H20 Below.

Rich was one of the most competent diver masters and technical diving instructors that I have met. He was a skilled, disciplined diver, and a loyal friend.

We will miss Rich a lot. God-speed Bro.

Nothing worse than someone posting something without knowing full details. As of Sunday Rich was still alive so not sure how you think he was dead last Wednesday. Rich had a heart attack last week and while having open heart surgery suffered several strokes on the operating table. I knew Rich very well several years ago and when I read what you posted I cannot tell how I felt. But after finding out what you posted was not true at that time made me even more mad. Rich is in a Hospital in Tuscaloosa. He has been taken off of life support and is going down by the day. I have a friend who was with him on Saturday and actually had minor responses out of him. It is very unlikely he will pull through this and honestly for him he would be better not to as he would be a vegetable. My prayers go out to Rich. He was one of a kind and will be in my heart forever.

marmidor · 02-07-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by APEX

Nothing worse than someone posting something without knowing full details. As of Sunday Rich was still alive so not sure how you think he was dead last Wednesday. Rich had a heart attack last week and while having open heart surgery suffered several strokes on the operating table. I knew Rich very well several years ago and when I read what you posted I cannot tell how I felt. But after finding out what you posted was not true at that time made me even more mad. Rich is in a Hospital in Tuscaloosa. He has been taken off of life support and is going down by the day. I have a friend who was with him on Saturday and actually had minor responses out of him. It is very unlikely he will pull through this and honestly for him he would be better not to as he would be a vegetable. My prayers go out to Rich. He was one of a kind and will be in my heart forever.

I'm know whackem did not make his post to mislead you or anyone else. He is a nice guy that is always one of the first people to step up if someone on here needs something. If he posted something that isn't accurate I'm sure it was by honest mistake or misinformation. Prayers sent for rich and his friends and family.

Evensplit · 02-07-2012, 10:34 PM

I'm sure that Bryan didn't intend to post incorrect information, and I've been told that he was just passing along info that he got from someone that was supposed to be "in the know".

Prayers for a peaceful resolution for Rich and his family and friends.

02-02-2012, 03:56 AM	#11
Capt Ron Valued Member Trigger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 359	I miss your brother. I love you brother. I will always remember your voice saying "Amen Brother!" to the end of my dive prayer. I say it one last time for you my friend. "Dear Lord, Once again we are gathered together to explore Your aquatic kingdom, to make new friends and spend time with old as we celebrate the majesty of your grace underwater. Lord, please watch over us and guide us through this day above and below the seas as we venture out to discover the mysteries that lay beneath us. And Lord, if Your eternal dive plan may differ than our own, we beg that You will forgive our earthly sins, cleanse our hearts and souls, and lead us to Heaven to serve you forever and ever. We ask this in the name of Your son Jesus Christ who died for our sins. Amen. __________________ Cheers, Capt Ron Beermünder Email: beermunder@yahoo.com Cell: (850) 266-2325 www.IWillNotBeAVictim.com "I miss because I push myself outside my comfort zone."

02-02-2012, 08:03 AM	#15
donedealin Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 405	My favorite pic of Sleppy...shake down cruise on my new boat

02-03-2012, 01:30 AM	#16
tmw234 Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 23	One of my favorite pics of Slepp on the bow of the H2O Below. Totally in his element. Had a great time at Southwind tonight talking about him and hearing everyones' stories. Definitely going to miss him! Attached Thumbnails

02-03-2012, 07:11 AM	#17
naclh2oDave SaltWaterDave Grouper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 991	I only met him two or three times. I wish I knew him better. He sounds like a great guy. Prayers for his family. __________________

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02-02-2012, 07:44 AM	#12
donedealin Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 405	Sleppy, thank you for all the underwater memories, Thank you for being my dive buddy and my first spear fishing buddy.I will miss you my brother.

02-02-2012, 07:51 AM	#14
Pinksnappertrapper Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: P-Town Posts: 4,513	I was positive i knew him when i posted my message but i have meet him alot and he is a damn good guy and way to young to pass away.

02-07-2012, 10:34 PM	#20
Evensplit Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,493	I'm sure that Bryan didn't intend to post incorrect information, and I've been told that he was just passing along info that he got from someone that was supposed to be "in the know". Prayers for a peaceful resolution for Rich and his family and friends.

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