Shannon Lewis Update

[tj]

This came from Jackie Gregory for Shannon Lewis:

tj


Hi,

A website has been set up for Shannon Lewis, the 20-year-old diver who was resuscitated by Eric Rissmann and the retired doctor and repiratory therapist, and other staff at Ginnie Springs June 14. Sheila, Shannon's mom, is posting updates about Shannon's recovery on the website, www.getwellshannon.com. Additionally, the website provides a way for folks to post get-well messages and/or make donations. Sheila is camped out in Shannon's ICU room and could use positive support to continue her vigil and to stay strong for Shannon. One of the ways Sheila is encouraging Shannon to continue to fight to live is by reading the posts from folks on the website, so every good thought and prayer is helping.

Thanks for your kind help!
Jackie Gregory

PS. Perhaps this will also prevent complacency and urge divers to keep insurance coverage and to dive with greater care.

[JimC]

From Ron Horne:

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Shannon Sails on Calm Waters
I just wanted to let you all know that Shannon passed away this morning in her sleep. Arrangements are being made for a memorial service at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. As soon as I know the details I will let you know.


Thank you for all of your heart-felt support, encouragement and prayers. Sheila, as you might imagine, is completely devastated as are her parents who are with her in Florida. She is going to need all of our help, love, hugs, and spirit in the coming days. I'll keep you advised.

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Underwater, four hundred feet back
into the earth's graveyard
we turned off our lights and hung
in perfect blackness
swallowed up by the dark stone
the devil's gullet
the catacombs of the reckless

I have never been so happy than surrounded
by crushing depths and old memories
except that first night
when I lay next to you, your hand
across my shoulderblade my lips
in the hollow of your throat
you are that quiet resignation
that joy of nothingness, as close
as I can ever get to peace
as close as I would ever want

give me four hundred feet inside you
the blackness under your skin
and I will rest in you forever
the marrow in your bones is pockmarked with caves
and I have time.

- Shannon Leigh

[stairman]

Im very sorry to hear that.Rest in peace Shannon Lewis...Randy.

[Scubastud16]

Man, so sad to hear that. My thoughts are with her family.

Danny

[aainslie]

I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences to her friends and family.

[Wizard]

Shannon's family has my thoughts and prayers.