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Members of DANs senior leadership team gathered in Santa Barbara, Calif., to celebrate the life of Dr. High Greer III with an intimate flag presentation ceremony held at Santa Barbara City College on September 14, 2013. During this ceremony, DAN President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Ziefle offered his perspective about the important contributions Dr. Greer made to DAN and the entire diving community. Ziefles remarks were followed with a formal flag presentation to Mrs. Lou Greer, who accepted the flag on behalf of her late husband of 57 years. The flag was raised on the main flagpole at Marine Diving Technology facility while the National Anthem played and the Pledge Of Allegiance was recited. Darroch Greer, Dr. Greers son, was also in attendance along with the Santa Barbara City College President, faculty of the Marine Diving Technology Program and other prominent dive industry leaders.
Nearly 12 years ago, Dr. Hugh Greer III died tragically while swimming in the ocean off the Outer Banks of North Carolina on October 2, 2001.
A medical doctor, experienced scuba diver and authority on subaquatic medicine, Dr. Greer was one of DANs earliest referral doctors as well as DANs Southwest Regional Coordinator. In addition, Greers impressive career included terms on The Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinics Board of Directors, as Chairman of the Board of Governors, as interim President and CEO, and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Greer championed DANs medical mission and served as a mentor to the hyperbaric and dive medicine community in the treatment of injured divers. He also helped shape and define the guidelines for recreational dive safety and health. His contributions will never be forgotten, said Ziefle.
Hugh was clearly someone who knew a lot about diving as a passion and profession, added Dr. Wayne Massey, DAN Board of Directors. Hugh had a gentle way about him, yet he exuded confidence. He was my mentor.
DAN isnt the only organization to recognize the lifetime achievements of Dr. Greer. Each year, the Marine Technology Department at Santa Barbara City College awards several academic scholarships in Dr. Greers name to carry on his legacy. The Dr. Hugh Greer Memorial Scholarship Foundation is an endowed scholarship fund presented annually to deserving students.
About DAN: DAN's mission is to help divers in need of medical emergency assistance and to promote dive safety through research, education, products and diving services. DAN is a North Carolina nonprofit and has grown to become the largest association of recreational scuba divers in the world since its inception in 1980. DAN is supported by membership dues and donations. Membership levels include individual, family, industry partners, professional, and students. Some benefits of DAN membership include emergency medical evacuation assistance through DAN TravelAssist, a subscription to Alert Diver magazine and access to DAN's insurance services. For more information, or to become a DAN member, explore DAN.org.
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Nearly 12 years ago, Dr. Hugh Greer III died tragically while swimming in the ocean off the Outer Banks of North Carolina on October 2, 2001.
A medical doctor, experienced scuba diver and authority on subaquatic medicine, Dr. Greer was one of DANs earliest referral doctors as well as DANs Southwest Regional Coordinator. In addition, Greers impressive career included terms on The Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinics Board of Directors, as Chairman of the Board of Governors, as interim President and CEO, and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Greer championed DANs medical mission and served as a mentor to the hyperbaric and dive medicine community in the treatment of injured divers. He also helped shape and define the guidelines for recreational dive safety and health. His contributions will never be forgotten, said Ziefle.
Hugh was clearly someone who knew a lot about diving as a passion and profession, added Dr. Wayne Massey, DAN Board of Directors. Hugh had a gentle way about him, yet he exuded confidence. He was my mentor.
DAN isnt the only organization to recognize the lifetime achievements of Dr. Greer. Each year, the Marine Technology Department at Santa Barbara City College awards several academic scholarships in Dr. Greers name to carry on his legacy. The Dr. Hugh Greer Memorial Scholarship Foundation is an endowed scholarship fund presented annually to deserving students.
About DAN: DAN's mission is to help divers in need of medical emergency assistance and to promote dive safety through research, education, products and diving services. DAN is a North Carolina nonprofit and has grown to become the largest association of recreational scuba divers in the world since its inception in 1980. DAN is supported by membership dues and donations. Membership levels include individual, family, industry partners, professional, and students. Some benefits of DAN membership include emergency medical evacuation assistance through DAN TravelAssist, a subscription to Alert Diver magazine and access to DAN's insurance services. For more information, or to become a DAN member, explore DAN.org.
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