Captain of Running Clan Dies

runninfiend

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11 Dec 06 15:10

runninfiend

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11 Dec 06 15:10

For those of you who knew him on here, Running Clan captain Marc Witkes died over the weekend while running a marathon.

http://kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=5796344&nav=HMO6

This is sad and shocking news. Marc was a long-time veteran of long distance endurance events and lover of chess. I offer my condolences to his family and friends.

Bobla45

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11 Dec 06 15:31

Originally posted by runninfiend
For those of you who knew him on here, Running Clan captain Marc Witkes died over the weekend while running a marathon.

http://kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=5796344&nav=HMO6

This is sad and shocking news. Marc was a long-time veteran of long distance endurance events and lover of chess. I offer my condolences to his family and friends.

Same here. I did not know him but did play him once years ago. Condolances to the family too. Way too young to check out, we never know when it is our time I guess.

darvlay

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11 Dec 06 15:34

That's crazy. He moved only a day and a half ago! How did you hear about this?

runninfiend

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11 Dec 06 15:39

I'm on the ultramarathon listserve and it was posted there this morning.

runninfiend

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11 Dec 06 15:40

For those interested, Marc did things like this:

http://www.durangotelegraph.com/03-07-10/second1.htm

remarkable stuff.

rbmorris

Vampyroteuthis

Infernalis

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11 Dec 06 15:57

Very sad. I'm sorry to hear about this. My condolences to friends and family.

SJ247

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11 Dec 06 16:27

Originally posted by runninfiend
For those interested, Marc did things like this:

http://www.durangotelegraph.com/03-07-10/second1.htm

remarkable stuff.

Wow. Very impressive.

I'm sorry to hear this sad news.

mokko

Sinner

Where I belong

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11 Dec 06 17:25

Truly sorry to hear of the loss of such an accomplished life.

Mimor

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11 Dec 06 18:26

Originally posted by runninfiend
For those of you who knew him on here, Running Clan captain Marc Witkes died over the weekend while running a marathon.

http://kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=5796344&nav=HMO6

This is sad and shocking news. Marc was a long-time veteran of long distance endurance events and lover of chess. I offer my condolences to his family and friends.

My deepest sympathy to his family, friends and clanmates.

rhb

Ginger Scum

Paranoia

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11 Dec 06 19:41

This is a tragic loss to the ultra running community, and my thoughts are with Marcs family and friends right now.

~~Frank Burns~~

Great Big Stees

In Check

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11 Dec 06 19:47

My best to his friends and family. I feel for their loss.

bambee

Lisa

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11 Dec 06 20:11

Awful news, my heart goes out to everyone who knew him.

Bad wolf

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11 Dec 06 20:25

This is truly unfortunate news, you have my sympathies.

Loose Screw

Insane in the Brain!

The House of Pain.

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11 Dec 06 20:27

What is there to say ....

besides my condolances to his family, friends and Clanmembers.

Luck

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St Maarten, Neth Ant

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11 Dec 06 20:49

This is very sad news, but this is also a remainder about how fragile the life is. You can never know when it is your time. Therefore, be always nice and considered towards your friends, family, coworkers and even your enemies. You do not want to be remembered as an evil person, but as a loving and caring friend.

My condoleances to the famile, friends and clan members.
Perhaps we could send his family something from this community to his family since they must have known his love for chess and running.

Sincerely,

Harri / Luck