All,
It is with heavy heart that I report that my friend and six time Ironman Don Brennan died while swimming in the waters off of Colt State Park in Bristol Rhode Island on Saturday. Don battled Parkinson’s disease for most of his triathlon career but always quietly pushed on, often struggling with things that most of us take for granted.
My friend Ron’s blog entry “Maybe” sums it up perfectly… we’ll miss you Don.
http://www.ronphipps.blogspot.com/
David
That is horrible to hear. My prayers are with his family and friends.
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From reading the blog, I’d almost think he knew…
My dad suffers from Parkinson’s. I dread it. Truly.
What a trooper.
what a story, and what an inspiration he is for the rest of us. This story illustrates something that I often have a hard time putting in to words - how challenging yourself beyond your perceived limits helps you feel more alive.
Thanks David, he sounded like a great person. I’m sure you guys have been blessed to know him. Thanks for sharing it with us.
All,
Here is a link to a nice article written in the Providence Journal about Don.
http://www.projo.com/ri/warwick/content/WB_triathman_08-09-07_AC6M6MU.326e0b4.html
David
Yes, it’s a tragedy. But whenever I see something like
The progressive neurological disorder had left her husband reliant on a cane or walker in recent months. “I kept telling him to slow down and take it easy,” she said. “But his response was, ‘If I have to die, I’d like to die doing what I love.’ ”
I have to shake my head. When I die I don’t want to be in a wetsuit all alone, I want to be with my family. That, or triplets.