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Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 27, 2015 by russd

We are in St. Helena Island SC…my friend gave us her beach house for two weeks…it’s awesome! Lots of windows…great views…and this tide that comes in and goes way way way out! We are here until after the new years. … Continue reading →

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Jon’s Aquatic Memorial Calendar

Posted on August 30, 2015 by russd

Madelyn has put together a wonderful 2016 calendar featuring photos from Jon’s aquarium.  They are available by sending a check to: Jon Roehrig Memorial Fund PO Box 12582 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 We’re asking $20 – $30 for each calendar, plus shipping … Continue reading →

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Update from Madelyn and Stephen

Posted on June 2, 2015 by russd

Stephen and I would like to thank you so much for your donation to support the National Association of Mental Illness, City Mission, and the turtles… I met with the director/curator at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium today.  He was … Continue reading →

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Jon’s Final Resting Location

Posted on May 3, 2015 by russd

Topsail Island, North Carolina @ 34° 20.921′ N – 77° 36.233′ W

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Burial At Sea

Posted on May 2, 2015 by russd

Burial Day Monday April 20: Jon, Simba, and Bunji Burial on Dare’s Reef Jon is placed on Dare’s Reef with his favorite cats Simba and Bunji to grow corals and be a safe place for fish to live.  I know … Continue reading →

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The Casting

Posted on April 18, 2015 by russd

This weekend we say farewell to Jon as we send his ashes into the ocean to become a part of a coral reef. You probably know that coral, fish and all things aquatic were one of Jon’s passions. Here are … Continue reading →

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Some Memories

Posted on March 19, 2015 by russd
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Coral

Posted on March 15, 2015 by russd

One of Jon’s passions was his coral.  Please enjoy a few of these images from his tank.

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