from the PacMasters Update Email
Ross Shoemaker, RIP
1942-2007
Ross Shoemaker died suddenly at the Senior Games following one of his swims. Ross had collapsed on the deck, and was not able to be revived. It is a terrible loss - Ross was a longtime member of the San Mateo Marlins, a warm and supportive man, and a devoted swimmer with an encouraging word for everyone.
Ross coached at Chabot Junior College for many years. Services are pending.
I don't think I need to point out the frequncy with which these unfortunate events have been occuring recently. Should active swimmers be getting stress echos or something as they get older? Are simple BP and lipid screens simply not enough?
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I am heartbroken as I swam for San Mateo Marlins for years. I knew Ross, I am in shock at this loss. I only hope that if some of us pass while swimming a race, there is solace that we are doing what we love the most.
This brings to mind my 18 mile upcoming swim from Roatan to Utila. But this swim will not be done at a high heartrate, it will be as an endurance slower swim so at 59, I can only hope I don't leave my family. And the training for this entire year until the swim will be at the same swimming speed, so hopefully, I will still be with everyone I know and everyone I love afterwards.
Right now, I am sad for the entire San Mateo Marlins masters team; they are the most generous loving people I ever swam with. If Ross's friends or family read this thread, I want to say I remember Ross and enjoyed his company several times a week. Prayers to you.
Donna
I am heartbroken as I swam for San Mateo Marlins for years. I knew Ross, I am in shock at this loss. I only hope that if some of us pass while swimming a race, there is solace that we are doing what we love the most.
This brings to mind my 18 mile upcoming swim from Roatan to Utila. But this swim will not be done at a high heartrate, it will be as an endurance slower swim so at 59, I can only hope I don't leave my family. And the training for this entire year until the swim will be at the same swimming speed, so hopefully, I will still be with everyone I know and everyone I love afterwards.
Right now, I am sad for the entire San Mateo Marlins masters team; they are the most generous loving people I ever swam with. If Ross's friends or family read this thread, I want to say I remember Ross and enjoyed his company several times a week. Prayers to you.
Donna
