Wes Skiles Condolences

[turtle]

Such terrible news to hear tonight. His legacy will live on within the work that he loved.

[jj1987]

Wow, you never expect to see an icon of the sport pass away. I didn't know him that well, but I have great memories of him visiting our school and giving presentations on various diving related productions, organizing field trips, and even premiering a movie at the rat hole to locals first. I worked at Flair Pro Color Lab in Gainesville where he came on a few occasions and was one of the most pleasant customers we had. I always looked forward to seeing his work and would pick his first just because it was guaranteed to be interesting.

Huge shoes to fill as a person, photographer and explorer. I hope the family gets half of the support for the community that Wes put into it!

[Randy Thornton]

Wow, a huge loss to the cave diving community! May he rest in peace and may his family find solace in the fact that he touched many lives!

[MedCop]

WOW...this is a very, very sad day!

[Me]

Godspeed Wes, you're in the hands of the Almighty now. My condolences to the family, I know your pain all too well. Take care and lean on God.

[Cave Diver]

Damn...

[Spd 135]

My thoughts are with his family and close friends. Rest In Peace. You leave a great legacy, and that, will always speak well of you.

[limeyx]

Very sad, what a shock to hear.
Rest in Peace.

[JDostal]

Oh my god... I just heard from some other friends. He was an icon of this community and it is so very sad that he has gone. My condolences to friends and family.

[jcr]

What a tragedy . . . Wes had such a passion for life and dedicated himself to sharing the aquatic environment with the world. Fair Winds and Following Seas my friend.