Seeya Opal

[firstdive2005]

All to often do I run into people I want to run away from. The minute I met Opal all those years ago I had a friend. It seemed as though we new each other forever. She had that way with people. She made ya feel comfortable. Sick smile. Crazy laugh. I loved diving with her. A great sense of humor. Forever on my mind Op.

 

[deepstops]

Sad and tragic, RIP Opal

 

[cicopo]

Never dove with her but agree about the smile / attitude. She made you feel comfortable the moment you met her. I look at her passing the same way I do for one of my long time friends who died snowmobiling. They both went doing the one thing they lived to do knowing it could also be the way they died, but according to my friend (he visited my the day before & it was a part of the many things we had talked about) if you've got to go it's the way to go. There are an endless number of diseases than can kill us, plus drunk or drugged drivers or even terrorists but to die while doing the one thing we're at peace with may actually be the way most of us want to go.

 

[DandyDon]

Passings thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/passings/398057-opal-cohn-torelli-cozumel-9-29-2011-a.html

 

[DiverG]

Kevin, I felt the same way. Opal will be missed by so many people.

 

[MMM]

She is gone and given her situation, probably just as well as I would not have wanted to face her future. I feel very, very badly for the people mourning her loss. My condolences to all of you.

 

[Gdog]

Thoughts and Prayers to her family and friends. Seems she certainly impacted a great many people, she left her mark on this place forever.

 

[lionfish-eater]

My deepest condolances to all who's life she touched. She will be missed and mourned by many. Peace to all.

 

[Darol]

Unnecessary, untimely, and very tragic. How very very sad. Prayers...

 

[the Hermit]

... heartfelt sadness that she has passed away... and deepest wish for Gabi, Heath, Scuba Mau, and all their friends to fully heal and be happy again... Don