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Discussion in 'Sport & Athletics' started by Kai-Petri, Oct 14, 2008.

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  1. Krystal80

    Krystal80 Member

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    Very sad. My heart goes out to the families.
     
    Krystal80, Sep 8, 2011
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  2. Poppy

    Poppy grasshopper

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    Poppy, Sep 8, 2011
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  3. TD-Tommy776

    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    This is a very sad story. So many young lives gone so quickly. One of those killed, Pavol Demitra, played a couple of seasons for the Minnesota Wild. It is amazing, with the number of planes flying at any given time, that this sort of thing is so uncommon. That is certainly not to diminish the tragedy of this accident in any way, though.
     
    TD-Tommy776, Sep 8, 2011
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  4. LRusso216

    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Tragic. McCrimmon, Demitra and others lost will leave a hole that will not be filled. Tough to read and hear.
     
    LRusso216, Sep 8, 2011
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  5. Kai-Petri

    Kai-Petri Kenraali

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    R.I.P. Unfortunately so many talented players lost, and what a tragic to their families, fans etc. :(
     
    Kai-Petri, Sep 10, 2011
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  6. brndirt1

    brndirt1 Saddle Tramp

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    Sadly the death toll continues to rise.

    MOSCOW (AP) — The only member of a top Russian hockey team to survive a plane crash that killed 44 people died Monday of his injuries in a Moscow hospital.

    The Vishnevsky hospital said 26-year-old Alexander Galimov died of the severe burns that covered about 90 percent of his body, despite the best efforts of doctors in its burn unit, considered one of the best in Russia.


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    Only player to survive Russian plane crash dies - Yahoo! News
     
    brndirt1, Sep 12, 2011
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  7. TD-Tommy776

    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    That is very sad news, Clint. At least his suffering is over now. 26 years old -- such a waste. :(
     
    TD-Tommy776, Sep 12, 2011
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  8. brndirt1

    brndirt1 Saddle Tramp

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    of the Oakland/LA/Oakland Raiders has passed away. Now while I never had much "love" for the man or his team in the past, I wish his family and friends condolences on his passing.
     
    brndirt1, Oct 8, 2011
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  9. TD-Tommy776

    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    Davis was, if nothing else, a very colorful figure in the history of professional football. More recently, he has been a bit like everyone's crazy uncle, but he has definitely been an important figure with a huge impact on how the game of American football has developed.

    As Clint said, condolences to his family, friends and the Raiders organization.
     
    TD-Tommy776, Oct 8, 2011
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  10. Poppy

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    Heard Howie Long's eloquent bit regarding AD today on FOX- I doubt Howie actually wrote it, but he delivered it well....Also when James Brown said Howie had to go for some kind of operation, Terry Bradshaw grabbed Howie's hand! ...Hope big H is alright.
     
    Poppy, Oct 9, 2011
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  11. brndirt1

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    LAS VEGAS — IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon has died from injuries after his car went sailing through the air during a massive 15-car wreck early in Sunday's Las Vegas Indy 300.

    Wheldon was 33. Drivers were told of Wheldon's death in a meeting about two hours after the fiery, smoky crash that many drivers said was the worst they had ever seen.

    He won the Indianapolis 500 twice, including this year. Wheldon was injured when his car flew over another during the wreck on Lap 13.


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    Dan Wheldon Crash: Driver Injured In Massive 15-Car Crash At Las Vegas Indy 300 (VIDEO)

    My condolences to his family, friends, and racing team-mates.
     
    brndirt1, Oct 16, 2011
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  12. phylo_roadking

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    That's bad news; I saw the accident on the BBC news an hour ago, and (given the various delays etc.) they just said that he had been rushed to hospital. It was truly a terrible crash - and in years of track and circuit marshalling I've seen many.
     
    phylo_roadking, Oct 16, 2011
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  13. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    I don't follow racing, but I sure hate it for the man and his family.
     
    Slipdigit, Oct 16, 2011
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  14. Colonel FOG

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    Very sad... Condolences to his family and fans. In what might be seen as a slightly insensitive comment on my part...
    "At least he died while doing something he truly enjoyed."
    I hold that I have the right to say so, because I felt the same way when my father died aboard a plane in an airshow accident.
    Surely better then getting run over by a dumptruck... like my sister did.
    Or, getting unknowingly euthanized by ones trusted doctor... like my late-wife.
     
    Colonel FOG, Oct 17, 2011
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  15. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    A bad one, indeed....but you know what it says on the back of the ticket.
     
    Martin Bull, Oct 17, 2011
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  16. Colonel FOG

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    Uh... back of the ticket? Mine says, "No deposit. No return."
     
    Colonel FOG, Oct 17, 2011
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    ..had never heard of Dan Wheldon before but as an Indy winner he was obviously a talented driver. The second video (on board with Will Power?) is pretty horrendous, with that front wheel heading straight for the cockpit.....
     
    FalkeEins, Oct 17, 2011
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  18. Clementine

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    Every year I watch the Indy 500 with my Dad, but that is the extent of the racing I follow.

    But it is always sad when someone so young dies, and when they leave children behind. Condolences to Mrs. Weldon and their two beautiful young boys.

    (And many condolences to you, Colonel FOG.)
     
    Clementine, Oct 17, 2011
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  19. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    And mine always said 'Motor Racing Is Dangerous - All Persons Attending This Event Do So At Their Own Risk'.

    Indycar racing is especially so due to the concrete walls. The rewards can be very high, but so are the risks.
     
    Martin Bull, Oct 17, 2011
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  20. Skipper

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    May he rest in peace
     
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