The only real objection I have is they are RE-naming something after him. Peacock Springs State Park already has a name.
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The only real objection I have is they are RE-naming something after him. Peacock Springs State Park already has a name.
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You basically summed up my feelings.Originally Posted by LiteHedded
The High Springs Commission had a meeting RE vampire sink, and looks like they're going to do something for him as well
http://highspringsblog.com/2010/08/2...eting-results/
Wow, Kinda sad. I'm finding it interesting the impressions I am getting of some of you that I dont even know yet. Hats off to a great diver. Kudos on any remembrances that are afforded him. Shoulda been left there. My opinion.
I feel Wes was just about the greatest ambassador cave diving has ever had. Moreso than Sheck, because of the way he presented the plight of the aquifer to the masses. But renaming a state park that has had its name for years and years? I doubt people will start calling it anything other than just "Peacock."
Whoever said money can't buy love never bought a puppy.
Those that expressed their objectionable opinions did so NOT because they didnt like Wes, as you can see some have known him longer then some have been alive on this board. Its not about the person its about the fact that there has been plenty of well known cavers who have contributed just as much or more and more specifically contributed more to Peacock Springs, yet they aren't recognized in the same manner as Wes. So dont dislike someone because they dont agree or didnt agree with the majority. They have very valid points. Look at the big picture, dont get tunnel vision.
Most of the original explorers of caves in Florida dont have their names on them and they died too.
I dont see a reason to name the cave after Wes, he can never be forgotten, his pictures, his movies, thats his legacy in my opinion from a non family member, I'm just another cave diver with lots of opinions.
None of the caves are being named after Wes...
Just the name of a park... and its more of an addition than a complete change regardless.
My bad you're right, it isnt the cave its the entire state park.
I think people are looking at this all wrong. As mentioned it should not (and does not in my opinion) detract from any of the other great divers that have passed. There ARE things named after many of them, (Sheck was mentioned, you can get the Sheck Exley safe cave diving award for example). It is not a competition who gets what named after them when they are gone. Instead this should serve as a tribute to the man that Wes was and more importantly, the influence that he will remain. When people enter the park and see his name on the sign just maybe they will think about the conservation of the springs a little more than they would have just seeing "Peacock". If this is the case for even a few people, this was a good decision in my book and a great tribute for someone who worked so hard to preserve these natural treasures for generations to come.
Excellent point. Agreed.
Dive safe,
Celia
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Good to see that Florida pays a tribute to honor the "Advocate of the Aquifer" but the situation at the park is getting a little "complicated", at least for newbies or people with no background information, concerning there is a Sheck Exley memorial already
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