Tom Mount

[boulderjohn]

A true legend in the world of diving, one of the true pioneers in scuba, has passed.

Tom Mount - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[grantctobin]

May he rest in piece

 

[ScubaSam]

RIP, Tom.

 

[Ulfhedinn]

Bummer. I really wanted to meet him. He had a good run. RIP

 

[Roz]

I remember first meeting Tom at the DEMA Show in 1999. He was supportive of my work from day one. I have been struck at just how many female divers have all said the same thing about Tom. He really encouraged me, pushed me, challenged me. The world, especially the tech diving world is much poorer for his passing. He was hugely instrumental in this aspect of our sport. Wrote the book - several books - on it. What an icon. As the Aussies would say "Vale Tom".

 

[Gene]

I just saw this and replied on another forum, but we're blessed in the tech and cave diving communities to have some of the bravest, interesting and unique people that we sometimes get to meet and know.
At a NACD seminar some years ago, Tom and I somehow got into a quick discussion about religion, DNA and genealogy. He was blowing my mind with some of his comments and insights.
I remember seeing a photo of Tom taken in the 1970s I believe at some martial arts event. Tom was wearing just jeans and had long hair. He reminded me of a combination of Jacques Cousteau, Bruce Lee and the Billy Jack character.

 

[shoredivr]

Sorry to hear of Tom Mount’s passing. He was one of the pioneers of tech diving and many of us owe a lot to him. My condolences to his wife, family and friends.

Fair winds and following seas.

 

[MichaelMc]

RIP. Very sad.

 

[Centrals]

IANTD trained 24yrs ago, very sad indeed.
RIP.

 

[michael-fisch]

I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. RIP Tom, you will be remembered.

Michael
IANTD Trimix since 1998