BBQ Stakes Runners Shattered by SAD News
Today's running of the BBQ Stakes was an extremely SAD Occasion.
Part way around the course, John Carmody collapsed.
He was attended by a large number of runners, who called an Ambulance, the participants treated John as best they could, before and after the Ambulance arrived.
Reports were that John was not breathing normally, and was treated with injections and was electronically monitored.
John was taken by Ambulance to the Canberra Hospital, and news in the early afternoon, was that John had passed away.
His wife was informed as soon as possible, and she was taken to the Hospital by Taxi to be with John.
He was a stalwart of the BBQ Stakes, and took over the handicapping a number of years ago. He proceeded to populate the data on an Access database, and delved into past information, and sorted out many anomolies. He was involved at the time the Data was placed onto the Internet under the Lunchtime Running Banner, and came up with much interesting information on a weekly basis.
He was a friendly person, talked to, and had a good word for everyone.
He and his wife, Julie, competed with the Veterans Athletic Club in the Monthly Run/Walk Handicaps, John won 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal, while Julie won 1 Gold and 2 Bronze medals.
John will be sadly missed by all.
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Part way around the course, John Carmody collapsed.
He was attended by a large number of runners, who called an Ambulance, the participants treated John as best they could, before and after the Ambulance arrived.
Reports were that John was not breathing normally, and was treated with injections and was electronically monitored.
John was taken by Ambulance to the Canberra Hospital, and news in the early afternoon, was that John had passed away.
His wife was informed as soon as possible, and she was taken to the Hospital by Taxi to be with John.
He was a stalwart of the BBQ Stakes, and took over the handicapping a number of years ago. He proceeded to populate the data on an Access database, and delved into past information, and sorted out many anomolies. He was involved at the time the Data was placed onto the Internet under the Lunchtime Running Banner, and came up with much interesting information on a weekly basis.
He was a friendly person, talked to, and had a good word for everyone.
He and his wife, Julie, competed with the Veterans Athletic Club in the Monthly Run/Walk Handicaps, John won 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal, while Julie won 1 Gold and 2 Bronze medals.
John will be sadly missed by all.
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posted by Friar at Wednesday, July 11, 2007
3 Comments:
That is sad Doug. I didn't know John, but it's always a great shock when that happens.
My condolences go to his family.
Agree with Ewen. I didn't know John either, but this is awfully sad news and my condolences to his family and friends.
When one of the extended running family leaves us like this, I think we all feel it.
So very sad to hear about John - I didn't know him - but am still saddened by the news.
Gary (GRIFFIN) Bowen
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