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Patrick W. Brundage — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:00:20 GMT

Thank you to all of you for the kind comments. Jim was interviewed by two different newspapers today. Here is the story that one of them just published: Family: Bay swimmer died doing what he loved www.capitalgazette.com/.../article_75acf2ee-657c-521f-b00c-e668b534937d.htmlOh I am so sad and sorry to read this. My condolences to you and your family, Jim and Anna Lea.

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Former Member — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:30:32 GMT

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Former Member — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:02:07 GMT

Sad news. A highlight of that swim for me was always seeing a whole flock of Matyseks in the results.

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swim53 — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:31:08 GMT

Anna Lea, So sorry and prayers to you and Jim.

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Former Member — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:05:48 GMT

The Matysek family suffered a huge loss during yesterday's event. Jim's brother, Bob, passed away during the swim. Swimmer dies after being pulled from Bay during race www.stardem.com/.../article_c48e5d0c-4e08-55f2-9602-2924d2b2ef3f.html S.C. man dies during Chesapeake Bay swim www.baltimoresun.com/.../bs-md-ar-chesapeake-bay-swim-death-20140608,0,3035012.story Family Says Man Who Died During Chesapeake Bay Swim Was A Great Athlete baltimore.cbslocal.com/.../ The five Matysek brothers (Gene, Tom, Bob, Joe, Jim) had completed 88 crossings of the Bay before the start of yesterday's event. Bob had completed 19 crossings; yesterday he would have earned his 20-year award. Anna Lea Matysek

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rxleakem — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:29:11 GMT

Very sorry to see that this happened. I'm praying for your family.

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trexleradam — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 09:16:19 GMT

I'm sorry for your loss. Condolences.

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jpetyk — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 09:09:07 GMT

Oh My!! Anna Lea and Jim, I am so sorry for your loss!!

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Michael Martin — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 08:56:59 GMT

The Matysek family suffered a huge loss during yesterday's event. Jim's brother, Bob, passed away during the swim. Swimmer dies after being pulled from Bay during race www.stardem.com/.../article_c48e5d0c-4e08-55f2-9602-2924d2b2ef3f.html S.C. man dies during Chesapeake Bay swim www.baltimoresun.com/.../bs-md-ar-chesapeake-bay-swim-death-20140608,0,3035012.story The five Matysek brothers (Gene, Tom, Bob, Joe, Jim) had completed 88 crossings of the Bay before the start of yesterday's event. Bob had completed 19 crossings; yesterday he would have earned his 20-year award. Anna Lea Matysek I'm so sorry Anna and Jim for your loss.

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FindingMyInnerFish — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 05:37:20 GMT

Very sorry to hear this! I saw a headline and immediately recognized the name. My profound sympathy! Thoughts and prayers for your family!

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trexleradam — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 10:12:12 GMT

How did everyone do? The water seemed pretty choppy but I'm a newb to this event...

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Former Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:16:04 GMT

And, thanks to a remarkable recovery, it looks like Dana will be swimming too. We'll both seeya on the beach

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Former Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 07:40:36 GMT

This link has hourly water temperature data: www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php

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Former Member — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:17:17 GMT

Just me, if ya can believe it... injuries..but I tell Dana its her age... And the new puppy I guess.