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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.... and some people, when they read somewhere that most accidents occur within a few hundred yards of "home", decided to play it safe and move.
Jocularity aside, we all remember I believe the case of that young health guru, a few years ago, who used to run (if memory serves) and who dies suddenly. You never know when IT is gonna hit (or grab) you. So, live the best you know how and then come what may ...........
Yes, you never know. Be that as it may, there are certain activities that are going to increase your chances of having IT happen sooner than it might otherwise occur.
.... and some people, when they read somewhere that most accidents occur within a few hundred yards of "home", decided to play it safe and move.
Jocularity aside, we all remember I believe the case of that young health guru, a few years ago, who used to run (if memory serves) and who dies suddenly. You never know when IT is gonna hit (or grab) you. So, live the best you know how and then come what may ...........
Yes, you never know. Be that as it may, there are certain activities that are going to increase your chances of having IT happen sooner than it might otherwise occur.
