Offshore Accident + ICU Neglect Destroyed My Life —
Please Help Me Save My Family
I am Glynn Romano’s best friend. I was on shift with him the night his life changed, and I’m
writing this because he can’t fight this battle alone. I want people to know exactly what
happened and why Glynn and his family desperately need help.
On July 29, 2024, Glynn — a hardworking father from Houma, Louisiana — was working
offshore on the Subsea Responder 4 for Hydra Subsea (owned by Trevor Davis), through
Compass Offshore Personnel (owned by Steve McCaffery). We were about 200 miles out in
the Gulf of Mexico supporting dive work at Devils Tower.
That night around 2:00 a.m., Glynn was in his room after shift when he began coughing
uncontrollably. Earlier that day he’d reported black mold in the AC vents to TC, the
offshore manager. TC had some crew members change filters and wipe vents, but the
ducting itself was never cleaned. That exposure triggered a severe asthma attack. Glynn’s
inhalers and nebulizer did nothing.
He later told me it felt like an elephant crushing his chest. He was clawing and gasping for
air he couldn’t find. Panic turned to terror — he knew he was dying. As he crawled toward
the ROV control room, one last thought came over him before blacking out — his kids. He
saw Rylah Romano (age 5), Rylan Romano (age 5), and Greyson Romano (age 4) standing
at the front window at home, waiting for him to pull in the driveway like they always do.
He saw their little faces light up with joy when Daddy comes home — and then he saw
them crying red-faced tears as someone told them, “Daddy’s in heaven". He got sick at
work and went to heaven.” That image has haunted him ever since.
I was the night Supervisor, doing paperwork at my desk, when Glynn crawled into the
control room. His face was" blue", and he could barely whisper as he gasped for air. I
immediately called for the medic and we waited while Glynn fought for his life. Minutes
passed before the medic arrived, and when he did, it was clear he didn’t even know how to
give oxygen properly. I thought, this is it… my best friend isn’t going to make it.
That’s when one of the divers stepped in and took control. He started administering
oxygen correctly, checking Glynn’s vitals, and talking to him — coaching him to keep
fighting and reminding him he had his kids and his fiancée waiting back home. Glynn’s will
to live was extraordinary. He fought to stay awake and keep breathing while we waited for
the helicopter.
The Coast Guard wasn’t called until nearly two hours after the attack (around 4:30 a.m.).
The helicopter didn’t arrive until about 5:30 a.m. By then, our oxygen bottles were
depleted. The chopper couldn’t land on the SSR4 because nobody on board was certified
to guide it, so Glynn had to be hoisted up in a basket — hanging between life and death.
It’s a miracle he made it onto the helicopter.
Glynn was flown to University Medical Center in New Orleans. In the emergency room,
while doctors forced air into him with a BiPAP machine, his heart stopped. The team
fought to bring him back. He survived, but he spent 10 days in the ICU — and instead of
healing, he suffered even more damage.
Here are just some of the red flags Glynn endured in the hospital:
1. Prolonged hypoxia — not enough oxygen reached his brain and heart for extended
periods
2. Delirium and blackouts — he often didn’t know where he was
3. Respiratory instability — his breathing never stabilized
4. Infections and malnutrition — his body grew weak and starved
5. Sedation without reassessment — he was drugged and left under while his condition
worsened
Any one of these could have killed him. Somehow, he survived — but with permanent
damage to his lungs, heart, and mind.
We trusted lawyers to fight for him, but they failed. He was pressured into a settlement he
didn’t understand — a small check that barely covered rent and debts. Hydra Subsea and
Compass Offshore walked away free while Glynn was left broken, sick, and broke.
Now he’s drowning in bills and facing homelessness. He’s only bringing in about $400 a
month. His fiancée is working hard, but it’s not enough to keep food on the table for their
three children. Glynn got all his certifications up to date to try going back offshore, but he
can’t catch a break finding work. And even if he did, he’s terrified — terrified that if
another attack happens, he won’t come home to Rylah, Rylan, and Greyson.
Glynn has never asked for help like this before. He feels like he failed as a father and a
partner, but the truth is — this never should have happened. He should not have been
exposed to mold, left without proper emergency care, or pressured into signing away his
rights.
I’m asking for your help — not just for Glynn, but for his family. Every dollar raised will go
toward:
1. Rent and utilities to keep a roof over their heads
2. Food and essentials for Glynn, his fiancée, and the kids
3. Medical bills and ongoing treatment for his injuries
4. Support while he rebuilds his life and works toward stable employment
If you can donate, share this page, or even just send up a prayer, it would mean
everything. Glynn’s fight for life isn’t over, and with your help, he has a chance to keep
going for his kids.
Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing with him in this battle. God bless you.
— Glynn’s Best Friend
Organizer
