I'm not sure if this is the correct forum but Michael Menduno, chief editor of InDepth magazine, recently suffered a stroke and is recovering in the hospital. They announced it on the Facebook page. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery.
Michael Menduno hospitalized with stroke
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For those of us who don't have a Facebook account, link to a short article below.
divernet.com
Tech-diving pioneer Menduno suffers stroke
Michael Menduno, editor-in-chief of the InDEPTH online diving magazine and the man who coined the term “technical diving”, has suffered a stroke and remains
divernet.com
While there may be only a handful of people on SB who know M2 (and to be clear, I don’t know him), we’ve all been beneficiaries of his work over the years.
I hope he’s able to make a positive recovery with his memories, balance and problem-solving intact. Some mild aphasia is a minor setback compared to the advantages of other faculties surviving.
I hope he’s able to make a positive recovery with his memories, balance and problem-solving intact. Some mild aphasia is a minor setback compared to the advantages of other faculties surviving.
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As it is given it can also be taken in such a cruel and unusual way, from such an animated dude doing good
Anybody heard any updates on M2?
Not impatient - just genuinely interested in his recovery.
Not impatient - just genuinely interested in his recovery.
IN DEPTH posted 12h ago on FB: "The good news is that Michael is slowly getting better, which is wonderful to see, and we are grateful for the ongoing support and encouragement you continue to show him."
Brian Kakuk posted this a few minutes ago on his Facebook page:
"The passing of an icon. It is with great sadness that I learned this morning that technical diving icon Michael Menduno has passed away last night after complications from a stroke several weeks ago.
Michael brought technical diving "out of the closet" back in the early 90's with his magazine AquaCorps which was the first public information available on dives that were being conducted by what was considered "the lunatic fringe" of diving at that time. Michael was the person who coined the term *technical diving". He created the first technical diving conference ever, and I am proud to have attended that conference with people who were doing the same sort of diving we were doing here in the Bahamas, though we dared not talk about it for fear of losing our instructors certifications.
Michael played a key role in publicizing information that all of us were hungry for. Wishing you fair winds and following seas my friend. Rest in peace and thank you for your sizable contribution to what we all now casually call technical diving."
Joel Silverstein's tribute, posted on his FB page a few minutes ago:
"Last night I lost a friend and colleague, Michael Menduno.
Michael and I first crossed paths in the early 1990s, at the beginnings of what became known as Technical Diving—a term he himself coined. At the time, he was publishing AquaCorps while I was producing Sub Aqua. We were rivals and colleagues, but over the years we developed a deep respect and appreciation for each other’s work.
Michael was a unique and special voice in our world. He had the ability to look past the glitter and focus on what truly mattered in the often dangerous realm of technical diving. We shared the heartbreak of losing many friends over the past three decades, and we also shared the privilege of serving together on panels going back as far as 1992.
As we both grew older, Michael took great joy in sharing his knowledge with the younger generation of explorers and technologists. He did that with my son Jona, and the two of them became friends in their own right—something I always deeply appreciated.
What always stood out to me was Michael’s enduring love for diving and his genuine care for people. His vision and his passion left a lasting mark on our community.
He will be greatly missed.
Godspeed M2"
Jill Heinert's tribute, posted on her FB page:
"We’re just now learning of the passing of Michael Menduno, following a courageous battle with overwhelming medical challenges. In the days ahead, many will share photos of his warm smile and generous spirit — a reflection of the way he lifted so many of us through his writing and editorial work. Michael was a true pioneer: he coined the term technical diving and published AquaCorps, which played a vital role in shaping and uniting the diving community we have today. Much love to his family and also to Stratis Kas who has been keeping us all informed while keeping Michael's work going."
German Arango's tribute, posted on his FB page a few minute ago:
"Michael, your voice, knowledge, legacy and kindness will never be forgotten.
Have a safe trip, and now swim among the clouds and blue skies."
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