Thursday, July, 22, 2010
1500PM
The Skiles family has asked me to distribute this statement:
Wes Skiles died while diving off West Palm Beach on Wednesday, July 21.
He was conducting a routine filming dive when the accident occurred. No one else was injured.
There are no further details regarding the accident at this time. The exact cause has not yet been determined and we are awaiting official reports.
Wes has been a tireless advocate for springs, springsheds and the conservation and protection of Florida’s water resources.
At the time of his death, he was excited about the upcoming issue of National Geographic Magazine, which features his photographs and the cover shot. We appreciate all of the concern and outpouring of support.
We celebrate his extraordinary life and ask you to do the same.
The family requests that you respect their privacy at this time.
Memorial arrangements will be announced in the near future.
1500PM
The Skiles family has asked me to distribute this statement:
Wes Skiles died while diving off West Palm Beach on Wednesday, July 21.
He was conducting a routine filming dive when the accident occurred. No one else was injured.
There are no further details regarding the accident at this time. The exact cause has not yet been determined and we are awaiting official reports.
Wes has been a tireless advocate for springs, springsheds and the conservation and protection of Florida’s water resources.
At the time of his death, he was excited about the upcoming issue of National Geographic Magazine, which features his photographs and the cover shot. We appreciate all of the concern and outpouring of support.
We celebrate his extraordinary life and ask you to do the same.
The family requests that you respect their privacy at this time.
Memorial arrangements will be announced in the near future.
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Sorry I can't be there at Ginnie for the service.
Sincerely,
Janet Oney Bright
Posted by: Janet Bright | 24 July 2010 at 06:25 PM
Wes was a friend of mine since elementary school in Jacksonville. He was always someone who made you feel happy when you saw him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. What an incredible life!
Posted by: Olivia Luker Bush | 24 July 2010 at 11:29 AM