Jeffrey Spence: Mission Day 4: Friday, March 10th, 2006
There are very few men in this world who get to say in their lifetime “I was able to live among the creatures who dwell beneath the surface of the oceans.” We, the crew of Aquarius, may now say these words. For as long as I can remember, I have had this dream, vision, desire to do just that. Tomorrow, on my 45th birthday, I will surface from one of the most memorable weeks in all my days on this planet. It has been my privilege to work and live in this great underwater habitat with the men that have accompanied me this week. The people that run this program throughout the year to provide this opportunity for us, and all other scientists, researchers and specialty groups, are the most dedicated and professional “team” in this business. To check the particulars of the mission you can look at the “March 2006 Mission” or LT Joe O’Sullivan’s journal entry.
All I can say now is “Hoo-Yah!!!”
A special thanks to entire Aquarius crew and to Robert Kulback for his mentoring, diving instruction, and planting the seed deep into my character to “NEVER QUIT”.
Jeffrey R. Spence
U.S. Navy Deep Sea Diver