Dr. Vaughan R. Pratt

I always remember him, very strange that one person can stay with you when you only have none them for a short time. Just go's to show how special Vaughan was. RIP

I first met Vaugan in 2006 via an introduction by the owner of Davestawhatinn where I was staying. Vaughan had that big smile and warm personality I will never ever forget. I learnt to dive with Vaughan and his team and stayed at the blue mango on many occasions. Nothing was to much trouble he and dolly always found me a room to stay in at the Blue Mango even when it was full ! Vaughan was a real gentleman a great host and had a heart of gold.
Rest in peace Vaughan you made a huge impression on me with your generous nature not only towards those who stayed at the blue mango ! But also those who were less fortunate in Boracay .

I am so sorry to learn (belatedly) of Dr. Pratt's passing. Having occasionally been complimented by mistake for Dr. Pratt's work as president of the International Maritime Alliance, I had hoped to meet him some day. My very recent foray into management of bluefin tuna fisheries with Barbara Block and Laurie Kell postdates his passing or he and I might have had something in common at the same time.

Planning our yearly vist to Boracay and shocked to learn of Vaughan's passing. He was such a good host and friend! I knew that he was planning to leave Boracay this year but though he was maybe in California. Will miss
him alot, condolences to all his family.

Oh no I am so sorry to hear this shocking news I spoke to him only after the Super Typhoon HAIYAN (YOLANDA) had passed through to see he was OK!! Their are people you come across in life that you know they are good people and I believe Vaunghan was one of them, having only met him last August when we stayed with him and we talked about him selling i also was helping him with computer!! He was such a nice guy was hoping to catch up with him this July, so sad news! Please pass on my condolences to his wife and his family in the USA ! Regards Mark Whittaker /Australia and my wife Eloisa in the Philippines

I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Vaughan's sudden passing - I had so hoped to see him again here in California when I learned that his Sons are now here.

Vaughan hired me as one of the first Clinic Coordinators when the New England Wildlife Center was just beginning and just after I graduated with my bio degree. It was a great opportunity and really sparked my life-long love for Wildlife rehabilitation. I will always be grateful for that and he will always hold a special place in my heart and memories.

Vaughan was a dreamer and a doer and he realized more dreams than most people ever aspire to. For that he will forever be an inspiration...

My deepest thoughts and sympathies are with all of you.

Godspeed Vaughan...

Dear Pratt Family,

We were with Vaughan a week before he died on one of our frequent stays at Blue Mango. Blue Mango has been our vacation home since Dustin and Justin taught my wife and son to dive. Over the years we became close ... we learned with great sadness today of Vaughan's death.

Vaughan touched many lives. My boys will miss bringing him Cheerios. I will miss visiting with him at the inn. For his birthday last month he got an extra box of Cheerios, especially as he agreed to ensure kid friendly language throughout our stay at the inn :-). Vaughan was really kind to our family.

Boracay will never be the same.

To the Pratt Family, our prayers are with you. It was an honor to know him.

Our hope is that some day soon we will meet for an eternity.

Richard, Anna, Nerik, Billy, Tommy and Michael Nelson and extended family

To the Pratt family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Vaughan at his place in Boracay and stayed a few times while on leave from Iraq. He was a good friend to have and helped me stay focused to my mission when it was time to return to Iraq. A few years later, my wife and I celebrated our honeymoon at The Blue Mango. We were planning a trip there again in May and introduce our two little ones to Vaughan when we learned of his passing. I pray for the family and friends to keep his memories with you and comfort you always. God Bless.

Vaughan- You were the singer in my first Band.When we grew older you cared for my family pets and always had time to be kind to my Mom. I"ll never forget you! With Love and Respect. Scott

The world has lost a great champion of ocean conservation. He was an inspiration to all of us who care about oceans and coral reefs!

Glenn:
An honor for Cohasset that had escaped my attention.
Rusty

Vaughan was a very gifted veterinarian in the time I knew him. It was no surprise, given the circumstances of his life, that he went back to the Philippines and was so successful with his scientific and medical pursuits. I feel honored that I was able to spend some time with him. Condolences to the entire Pratt Family.

Glenn: So sorry to read of your painful and huge loss...Like you, Vaughan did so much for others and garnered the admiration so many...God Bless each of you and your families!