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Bret Clifton Gilliam (February 3, 1951 – October 8, 2023) was an American pioneering technical diver. He was most famous as co-founder of the certification agency Technical Diving International along with Mitch Skaggs , and as the one time holder of the world record for deep diving on air . [1]
Oct 11, 2023 · 11 October 2023. 2 minutes. Technical diving pioneer Bret Gilliam, the co-founder of Technical Diving International (TDI), has passed away at his home in Maine, after struggling with illness following a stroke earlier this year. Born on 3 February 1951, at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Gilliam began diving when he was ...
Oct 9, 2023 · Bret Gilliam is best known as the co-founder of Technical Diving International (TDI), alongside Mitch Skaggs, a certification agency that revolutionized diving practices. He also held the world record for deep diving on air at one point in his career.
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Bret Gilliam. February 3, 1951 ~ October 8, 2023 72 Years Old. 6 Trees, Flowers, or Condolences have been shared with support of Bret's family - View on Tribute Wall. 6 New Posts. Obituary & Services. Tribute Wall. Bret Gilliam Obituary. Bret Gilliam was destined to be an ocean pioneer. He was born at the Naval Academy in.
Oct 9, 2023 · The global diving industry is mourning the loss of technical diving pioneer Bret Gilliam, who died yesterday (8 October) aged 72. Earlier this year he had suffered a significant stroke that led to a form of vascular dementia, and he had sadly not been well for some time.
Widely sought as an expert witness and litigation strategist in diving, watersports, maritime, shipping, crewing, safety protocols and emergency medical response, he has appeared in nearly 400 legal cases since 1973 in the U.S. and International court systems.
There are few true giants in the world of scuba diving but Bret Gilliam was one, both in character, knowledge, experience, and generosity, as well as physical stature. As a friend, he was fiercely loyal, and he was a friend to Undercurrent.
