[Nmcaver] nmcaver Digest, Vol 21, Issue 2

[James_Goodbar at nm.blm.gov]

Tom Zannes passed away on June 4, 2006 from cancer.  He has given much to
the caving community through out the years.  His cave videos have been
acclaimed world wide.  His video "The Spirit of Exploration" produces in
the 1980s has grossed over 2 million dollars,  He also shot the only
footage of the 1991 Mobley Rescue in Lechuguilla Cave.  Tom's cave videos
also include the "Cave Conservation and Ethics" video which has become a
standard for teaching new cavers the proper techniques and methods of
caving.  He has also documented several cave science expeditions.  The last
video shoot of Tom's career was in the Snowy River section of Fort Stanton
Cave.

Tom's sensitivity and concern for the cave environment was always the most
important aspect of any videography he was doing.  He was very giving of
his time and expertise and often plied his trade with no charge but thought
the end product "just needed to be done".  As a cave videographer he set
new standards for others to follow.  Tom was a leader and will be greatly
missed.

There will be a celebration of Tom Zannes life on June 26th at 6:00 p.m. at
the Ladera Golf Course banquet room in Albuquerque , New Mexico . If you
like to attend please e-mail his wife Mac at: tzannes at efcrew.com
Address:
Ladera Golf Course
3401 Ladera Drive NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Could you please pass this on to others who knew Tom and would like to
attend or send comments to Mac.