Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!

Subject: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Oct 00 - 11:43 PM

Our own DaveTAM has received a prestigious award in his 3D life of Marine Rescue that I think it is worth crowing about. Follows is the article about it. To see a picture of him receiving the award, please CLICK HERE

ALL THIS AND HE SINGS, TOO!! CONGRATULATIONS, DAVE!

The following was written by Paul Rudden, Acting Regional Supervisor of Marine Search and Rescue in Halifax.

"Isn't it nice to know that in these times of extreme pressure, downsizing and reorganizing of resources there are those who continue to go the extra mile?

"On May 6, CCG Commissioner John Adams honoured such a person, presenting Dave Lever with the DFO Recognition Immediate Award for his outstanding effort and dedication for work well done.

"Dave Lever has been a professional sailor for many years, both in the commercial maritime world as well as with CCG. Dave joined CCG in 1984 and served two years on vessels on the east coast, and was then appointed Maritime Controller at the Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax.

"During his 15 years as a sailor in commercial enterprises in the U.K. and Canada, Dave gained extensive experience on tankers and oil support vessels. Dave was on board M/V Claymore Sea when she rescued the crew of the oil rig Vinland after a wellhead blow out in the spring of 1984.

"Along with his normal tasks as Maritime Controller, Dave has taken a personal and professional interest in training groups involved in search and rescue, and became involved in the development of the cold-water survival program now in use in Rescue Coordination Centres across the country. His recent training initiatives with navy personnel laid the groundwork for the excellent response and interagency coordination in the early stages of the Swissair crash.

"There has been an ever-increasing volume of marine traffic from the oil and gas industry in the offshore areas of the Halifax Search and Rescue Region. Exploration, as well as oil and gas production, brings unique elements into the search and rescue world and must be addressed. With Dave's experience and interest in this field and his knowledge of disasters in the North Sea, he took the initiative to develop a seminar for off-shore personnel to encourage information sharing and develop relationships that will foster cooperation during an offshore incident.

"The seminar includes presentations and scenarios, which have been well received according to course critiques by other government agencies and private industry representatives. Sable Offshore Energy Incorporated employees were so impressed that the course now is mandatory for all the company's offshore managers."

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Sorcha
Date: 15 Oct 00 - 11:50 PM

YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEE HHHHHHAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWW, as we say out here in the West!! Good On ya, Dave!!

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: CarolC
Date: 15 Oct 00 - 11:51 PM

A hearty congratulations, Dave(the ancient mariner)!

Carol

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Oct 00 - 11:52 PM

Well done, Dave! Lifting a pint in a hearty salute and sorry I can't be sharing it with you.

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Troll
Date: 15 Oct 00 - 11:52 PM

AH! But can he make balloon animals?
From one sailor to another, congratulations Dave. Ya done good!
Now, about those balloons...

troll

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: catspaw49
Date: 15 Oct 00 - 11:55 PM

Well done my friend, truly well done. I would not expect you to blow your own (fog)horn, but let me tell you I am very touched by your dedication and proud to know you.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Oct 00 - 11:57 PM

You are right about that, Spaw. I had to ask "pretty please" and make him blush beet red, to get him to let me tell ya'll about this!

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Bugsy
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 12:00 AM

Good for you Dave, You are one in a million!

Cheers

Baldy

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: IvanB
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 12:55 AM

Dave, I was the anonymous 'Guest' above. Forgot to reset my cookie after a hard disk cleanup this weekend. Anyway, again, congratulations.

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 01:04 AM

Oh Dave ... I jus' loves me a man in uni-form.... and the award is handsome too! Congratulations!

LL

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 01:04 AM

Commendable,Mate.Keep up the good work!

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Biskit
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 01:04 AM

WOW! ATTTA BOY! Mighty Proud of ya Mate!!!-Biskit-

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Escamillo
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 03:13 AM

Excellent job, Dave! Congratulations and a warm hug from this other side of the world.

Un abrazo - Andrés

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Micca
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 03:27 AM

Dave, many congratulatons, as any ex-mariner will know, and tell you, even tho' you hope NEVER to need them, the existence of the Search and Rescue folks, doing their job, is an essential " peace of mind " provider to Sailors and their families. Thanks for your work and dedication from one ex sailor.

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 03:32 AM

Dave, let me say one wise thing that you've said to us so many times:

Aye.

-Joe offer-

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: okthen
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 03:42 AM

well done dave

as a landlubber, i stay away from the sea, (that's one less idiot to deal with) congrats on your award.

cheers

bill

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: alison
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:22 AM

Well done Dave

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: alison
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:26 AM

just checked out the photos.....

ooooh cute too......

*grin*

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Quincy
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:51 AM

A congrats from me too!

best wishes, Yvonne

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Naemanson
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 06:26 AM

Great job Dave! As a former sailor and as someone with several sailing friends I thank you for the work you've done and the dedication to that job. I feel better for my friends knowing you are there.

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 06:38 AM

Speaking as one he has fished out of the soup several times, may I say that Dave's style of rescue is like none other. Good man in a gale, and the best MudLap to be found. Bar none. Especially when he does not stop to shave. Cuz he a Sugar Dog Man.

Dave, I would still stand watch for you, any time.

~Sugar Dog

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 07:29 AM

To quote again,

"Isn't it nice to know that in these times of extreme pressure, downsizing and reorganizing of resources there are those who continue to go the extra mile?

I'm pround to know ya, Dave. Congratulations.

Mary

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Noreen
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 07:44 AM

It's good to see you getting recognition, Dave. Well done!

Noreen

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 07:59 AM

Such a great tribute to such a great guy! Congratulations, Dave!

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 08:44 AM

Congratulations Dave. I have always had the impression that you were very dedicated to your valuable work and I am delighted to see you getting the recongition that you deserve.

Jon

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Mrrzy
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 08:53 AM

Bully for you, Dave(tam)!

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 08:54 AM

Respect, shipmate.

Skipjack

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: kendall
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 08:57 AM

Kudos on ye mate...proud to know ye

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:08 AM

Congratulations, Dave. With a father and two brothers who are captains, I am grateful for your efforts.
Mary

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Áine
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:15 AM

As a confirmed landlubber, who's been known to get seasick on board a Mississippi riverboat -- Well done, Dave!! It's great to see you recognized for all your hard work and dedication.

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:18 AM

There's many a man caught with photos at scenes
Helping the victims, their lives for to save
But the hero unsung (not true anymore!!)
Is the hidden one
The not-so-ancient mariner, Dave

You saw the big picture, developed a plan
You taught folks the ropes of their trade
Their ability grew
Because of you
The not-so-ancient mariner, Dave

Dave - congratulations!

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Dharmabum
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:37 AM

Congrats Dave, As a landlubber me self I promise to stay on dry land so's not to make your job more difficult.

Proud to know ya, Ron.

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: A Wandering Minstrel
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:38 AM

Good show Dave. we need more like you mate

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: GUEST,Ickle Dorritt
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:40 AM

Go to the top of the mast!! Well done!

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Margaret V
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:00 AM

Hearty congratulations, Dave! This is very inspiring. All the best (from another confirmed landlubber, aye), Margaret

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: GUEST,Nynia at Uni.
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 11:41 AM

Very many CONGRATULATIONS Dave, Hope to get to hear you soon on Hearme

Nynia
:-)

-)

)

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 02:54 PM

Very kind of you all. I was surprised to see myself in the magazine, and on the internet too. Thank you. Yours, Aye. Dave

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Morticia
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 02:59 PM

Well done my friend, although how in hades you find the time to do all that, and practise, and be on here and on hearme and take care of all your other stuff is beyond me....could you do a mudcat seminar on time management, pretty please??

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 03:10 PM

You know folks, the word Hero is badly misused these days. It's applied to people who have neither earned it, nor have any conception of what a hero is. Football players, athletes, movie stars, musicians, are not heroes in the true sense of the word, and I wish we stop according them the recognition which the title merits. Dave on the other hand, is. So accord away! All the best. Seamus

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 03:19 PM

Seamus, just a tiny bone to pick, IMO, musicians can be heros, esp. when they are bringing about awareness of social concerns/injustices and, hopefully needed change. I do agree, though, our Dave is definitely a hero!!

kat

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Kim C
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 03:56 PM

Good Job Dave!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Metchosin
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:03 PM

Congratulations Dave, from someone who knows and appreciates just how far that extra mile extends with Search and Rescue, when friends are lost at sea. Never got to thank anybody then, so I'll thank you now.

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Tinker
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:34 PM

CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!
The world needs more folks who not only can recognize a need, but then actually take the steps to fill it. Honor to know ya Dave. (And fun to sing with you too). Zach sends a salute to his Hearme pal. (He now wants the door open,so he can hear everybody's lullabye)
Tinker

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: DonMeixner
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:47 PM

Aye Dave!

Congratulations. Wish I was still building boats. I'd float em and you could boat em. Nothing like good work rewarded.

Don

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: GUEST,Pixie
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:59 PM

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: GUEST,Pixie
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 05:01 PM

Sorry about the first posting....been away for a while, and developed a few extra fingers!

Great to see recognition for hard work, and it is all the more interesting when it is someone we know! Way to go Dave!

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: GUEST,JenEllen
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 05:25 PM

Congratulations to the Bulldog!! There's not a 'Catter with sea-legs that I'd trust more. It's good that someone else finally noticed what we've known all along.

Luv, Doc

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From:
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 05:37 PM

A big hug and my most warm congratulations Dave

Well done

Subject: RE: Congrats to Dave the Ancient Mariner!!
From: Amergin
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 05:58 PM

Congratulations, Dave TAM!!! I know about all the hard work the Coast Guard on both sides of the border do, to keep my friends alive!!! I have also seen your US counterparts in action administering first aid and getting a kid off the beach after he fell off of Seal Rock near Waldport, Oregon, while I was cleaning up oil....it was amazing how fast they moved to rescue him before the tide came in...Congratulations, Mate!!

Amergin