Darren Rordam

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Coast Guard searching for missing diver

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching the Gulf for a diver who disappeared about 18 due miles due west of Anna Maria Island.

The man, who has not been identified, was spear fishing with three friends and was due to return to the boat at 10:45 a.m., according to the Coast Guard. The friends called for help when he failed to show at the agreed-upon time.

The four launched their boat earlier today from the ramp at Fort Desoto Park in Pinellas County.

A Coast Guard said they found the man's dive gear floating, but there has been no sign of the diver.

The search is continuing.

update...

The search was called off Saturday afternoon after other divers located the submerged body of 31-year-old Darren Rordam.

 

[Jayde323]

Lets hope they find him OK....

Coast Guard searching for missing diver

 

[CheddarChick]

wow....here's to good thoughts....

 

[Speargirl]

My prayers are with his family and friends for his safe return.

 

[Chris Tauzin]

Here in Washington with our cold dark waters it is always a fear that someone will not return even though we try to stay buddied up the best we can. We will pray for his safe rescue and for his family.

 

[Chris Tauzin]

So sorry to the family for loss of their loved one........ I can just hope he went doing what he loved. To bad our prayers weren't quick enough.

 

[wand94nard]

So sorry to the family for loss of their loved one........ I can just hope he went doing what he loved. To bad our prayers weren't quick enough.

Does that mean he was lost? There were 4 minutes between your posts.

 

[Goindrinkn]

Sadly yes it does. Below is a clipping from the web / and a post about the family that was posted on an in memory of Facebook page. (So I have not personally verified it yet.) I'm assuming it is good however. I did have the pleasure of knowing Darren, and can say that he truly was a great guy.

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Darren C. Rordam, 34, of Tampa, Fl passed away July 3, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Jinah J. Rordam, children, Evan and Lauren, parents, Ed and Mary Rordan, In -laws, Gus and Sally Jimenez, grandmother, Anna B. Rordam and sister, Christina Rordam.

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A number of people have asked how they can help his family during this challenging time. OmniPoint has established the Darren Rordam Memorial Fund. Make checks out to the fund & mail Wachovia Bank – Westchase Financial Ctr Attention: Jim Sullivan 12253 W. Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, FL 33626 Thanks in advance to all who elect to help the family out in this manner.