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Pete
03-10-2012, 07:02
Diving icon's ashes spread here today

http://keysnews.com/node/38401

"The ashes of the man responsible for developing what evolved into the most advanced scuba systems used by today's Special Operations Forces, as well as leading marine researchers and explorers, will be spread this morning in the waters off Key West.

Christian J. Lambertsen was a medical student in 1939 when he invented his Lambertsen Amphibious Respirator Unit (LARU), a forerunner of modern dive re-breathers used today by the Army Green Berets, Navy SEALs and deep-sea explorers. Lambertsen died on Feb. 11 at his home in Newtown Square, Pa., at the age of 93................."

Will gather at the Dive School I see.
Peregrino
03-10-2012, 09:20
I was priviledged to spend several days in his company a few years ago. A fascinating man, with a lifetime of cutting edge achievement. Rest in peace Doc. You showed us the way, we'll take it from here.
adidasboy1186
03-10-2012, 17:48
I was fortunate to be there today helping with the service.. respects..
Red Flag 1
03-10-2012, 20:26
Rest In God's Peace Doc. Thank you for your service in the Jedburgh days, and your most valuable guidance.
Dusty
03-10-2012, 20:51
Prayers out to the family.
Pete
03-11-2012, 04:54
Lambertsen OSS colleague Mess was inventor in his own right

http://keysnews.com/node/38399

"In waters 30 miles off Key West in late 1941 and early 1942, Walter Mess sat in his custom-built 85-foot boat made of plywood and powered by two 1,500-horsepower engines lifted from a P-51 Mustang fighter airplane. He built her himself and named her Jeannie.

She could cruise faster than 60 mph, the 99-year-old veteran told The Citizen this week. He was hunting Nazi U-boats. The silence of the night broke when an enemy U-boat surfaced.................."

There was a picture somewhere of when they spread the ashes - GB, Marine and SFA(?) hats in the boat it looked like.
SF_BHT
03-11-2012, 05:21
Prayers to the family

Rest in Peace Sir
1stindoor
03-11-2012, 05:28
RIP Sir. You're legacy will remain for generations
MtnGoat
03-11-2012, 21:37
Rest In God's Peace Doc.

Prayers to the family.
Surgicalcric
03-11-2012, 21:51
God Speed Sir.
JJ_BPK
03-12-2012, 14:23
RIP Warrior, Vaya con Dios..


I grabbed a couple pictures from the ceremony..

http://www.army.mil/article/75536/Ashes_of_combat_dive_pioneer__OSS_veteran_committe d_to_the_sea/