It is indeed too bad to have lost a fine man. I first wish my sympathy to go to his family.
I also share brucie's outrage at our government, especially in the way that initial reports were handled. The lying bastards made announcements that damage was minor and all the crew were fine. These subs were a political hot potato and the seriousness of the situation was downplayed to give the minister of defence time to get his shit together. He even defended the purchase of this junk while he was doing so. Only after they did an airlift rescue of three crewmembers was it admitted that the fire was much more serious.
   Thank God that they were able to get back to the surface!
The Honourable Bill Graham , minister of defence , should without delay, submit his resignation if there is a shred of honour in the title of HONOURABLE!
          Obie