Tag: The Dive Shop

Avery Downing

An amazing young lady and accomplished gymnast, Avery Downing suffered a fall that caused a spinal cord injury. Now, even with paraplegia, she remains independent and drives herself. She loves a challenge and looks forward to diving.

Marlene Krpata

Marlene Krpata Captain Marlene Krpata was a leg limb salvage after suffering a mortar attack while serving in Iraq. In 2011, she decided to amputate her leg below the knee. Since her amputation she has been back playing softball and running around with her nieces and nephew. Swimming in the ocean has had a calming […]

Chris Hocker

Chris Hocker From the Salt Lake City, UT area Chris Hocker continues to be an enthusiastic addition to our crew. Ultimately, he overcame left side paralysis as a child to learn many activities which now includes scuba diving. Now, as part of our 2010 class, Chris promises to be on every trip from now on.

Alex Nicoll

Private 1st Class Alex Nicoll Alex Nicoll was a PFC in the USMC and described his job as “kicking in doors”. While deployed to Fallujah, he lost part of his leg in an injury. He did so well in scuba and liked the island so much, don’t be surprised if he shows up next year […]

Dawn Halfaker

Captain Dawn Halfaker was wounded by a RPG attack while serving as a Lt in Iraq with the Military Police.  She was promoted to Captain prior to her discharge. Now, the owner of a Security consulting firm and graduate student at George Washington University, she joined the Dive Pirates to the Brac in 2008. Dawn […]