Sad News...

It is with a heavy heart I inform you of the passing of my best friend and fellow AOer, jcmcb.

You older members (read:those who have been around AO for a while) will probably remember him. He is the man who actually introduced me to AO.

He passed away last wednesday from Hyponatremia, a condition commonly referred to as "Water Intoxication." This condiction results when you ingest too much water, and your sodium and electrolytes become all but depleted. After completing a 12 mile bike-ride at an MPDC training course, he collapsed, and later passed on.

Please see the Washington Post from 8/11/05...

He will be missed.

Godspeed, my friend.

Hi 11001001,

Sorry to hear about your friend...

peace,

Eg ;)

OMG! I just read about that over at Bike Forums. :( A sad day indeed.

11001001: I'm sorry about your friend and his untimely departure. Even though I didn't know him, he will be in my thoughts and prayers.

aww im sorry to hear that! i didnt know him personally but i did read alot of his post etc and that really sucks he is gone...

I'm stunned, and very sorry. I remember him. He will be missed. I'm so sorry this happened during your training, I know how much you were looking forward to it.

Geez thats really awful. My condolences on the loss of your friend and to his family.