tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post116372479968834512..comments2023-11-03T09:37:43.870-04:00Comments on AGAINST THE WIND: WHY DID HE DIE?Ellie Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03592691217213028495noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-51997974420608261232009-07-09T10:52:29.759-04:002009-07-09T10:52:29.759-04:00Thank you, Michelle, for posting this. I wish I ha...Thank you, Michelle, for posting this. I wish I had a way to contact you personally, but I don't, so I hope you'll read this. I am still haunted by this disaster. I'm glad Ironman is being called to answer for it but sorry your family is going through the torment of a trial. I think all of Barney's peers from that day have gone through (or are still going through) their own kind of personal trial about it. I am just so sorry.Ellie Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592691217213028495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-66863329105305271352009-07-07T22:41:38.826-04:002009-07-07T22:41:38.826-04:00I am Barney's wife Michelle's cousin, the ...I am Barney's wife Michelle's cousin, the whole situation is horrific. The autopsy ruled drowning was the cause of death although the defense attorney from the race is claiming cardiac issues which is not the case. I don't want to go into detail as the trial is under way and the family wishes for privacy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1164945704818648782006-11-30T23:01:00.000-05:002006-11-30T23:01:00.000-05:00I feel so sad for his whole family and my heart go...I feel so sad for his whole family and my heart goes out to them. I too am waiting to see what the autopsy says.<BR/><BR/>That was an ugly, ugly swim. I have been doing triathlons for 20 years and only seen one other race with a swim that bad, and that one had a lot fewer people. It was like a mosh pit out there between the swells and the other triathletes. I got hit by another swimmer and tore the tendon between my toe and foot (and wasn't that fun for the rest of the race!). I wouldn't be surprised if somehow he got injured out there.<BR/><BR/>Just thinking of his little kids makes me so sad though. I sometimes worry about that with this sport and my own kids (had a friend killed on her bicycle this summer too).<BR/><BR/>-Robin-<BR/>http://ironmom.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1164903861123217662006-11-30T11:24:00.000-05:002006-11-30T11:24:00.000-05:00Name is Kelly and going with anonymous for set-up ...Name is Kelly and going with anonymous for set-up reasons. I did IMFL this year as well and could not believe the direction and the magnitude of the swells this year. I just did Gulf Coast in May and it was much calmer. What I found frustrating was the lack of boats and jet skis on the course. I could not see anyone and the ones I could see were so far away if something did happen they did not get there in time. IMNA was supposed to comment the week after the race.. but still no press release. I too would like to find out what happened to him to put my mind at ease about racing again. My thoughts and prayers are with his young family. If this was his passion, then at least he died doing something he loved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163955170676810802006-11-19T11:52:00.000-05:002006-11-19T11:52:00.000-05:00I feel for his family as well. They must have been...I feel for his family as well. They must have been proud that he entered and that this would be his end was probably the last thing they expected.<BR/><BR/>However, fear that the same could happen to any of us is not a good thing. With all that happens in the world, letting fear stop you from what you enjoy would mean never doing anything again. But heh, there are those that die doing nothing so we might as well do what we enjoy.Dawn - Pink Chick Trishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09627072932001752189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163922155666816252006-11-19T02:42:00.000-05:002006-11-19T02:42:00.000-05:00Ellie I just did a little search and read that the...Ellie I just did a little search and read that the autopsy reports won't be available for 10 to 12 weeks. <BR/><BR/>Try to rest easy. Time will tell what happened.<BR/><BR/>http://ap.emeraldcoast.com/snews_display.php?aID=1591<BR/><BR/>There are too many deaths of young, seemingly heathly people in endurance events. It is often due to hidden, undiagnosed heart problems. It just happens and we have to console ourselves with the thought that the athlete died doing something he was passionate about. <BR/><BR/>My heart goes out to his whole family. There is probably very little to console them right now.21st Century Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387240994756123669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163891729236963882006-11-18T18:15:00.000-05:002006-11-18T18:15:00.000-05:00No mystery, just didn't want to sign up for a pass...No mystery, just didn't want to sign up for a password. Yes, I spoke with the physician. Her husband was a participant and is my coworker. She was on the beach as a spectator and stepped in to help. I did IMFL 2005.<BR/>C.J.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163857220537601572006-11-18T08:40:00.000-05:002006-11-18T08:40:00.000-05:00I do want answer too. Things like these need to b...I do want answer too. Things like these need to be address to give us assurance and the public that this is a safe sport.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227378544813320248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163856477291462052006-11-18T08:27:00.000-05:002006-11-18T08:27:00.000-05:00Well, now.... why did you have to be Anonymous? Th...Well, now.... why did you have to be Anonymous? That's information that helps me feel a little better. Where did you get it? Did you speak to the physician?Ellie Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592691217213028495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163818725971675312006-11-17T21:58:00.000-05:002006-11-17T21:58:00.000-05:00I have been waiting for some more information on t...I have been waiting for some more information on this as well. Even emailed Ironman corp. I can tell you this - the physician who assisted with his resuscitation on the beach and who intubated Barney did not think it was a drowning. She said that there really was no water in his stomach or lungs. Autopsy will tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163771243067484542006-11-17T08:47:00.000-05:002006-11-17T08:47:00.000-05:00That is incredibly sad. My heart goes out to his f...That is incredibly sad. My heart goes out to his family, I hope if they do find answers it will help everyone wondering why.jbmmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927258693590828523noreply@blogger.com