Comments on: Ryan Shay http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/ Site traffic baby! How to get massive website traffic without advertising... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:36:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Jerry Lynch http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-11064 Jerry Lynch Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:44:45 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-11064 To Alicia and the family of Ryan Shay.Here it is months since the passing of this great warrior,Ryan. He epitomized the way of the champion in all he did,and how he was. The story about him in the February issue of RW was a tribute to his character, his spirit and his soul. He seemed to play,live and compete with heart, much like another fallen warrior of my generation, Steve Prefontaine whom Ryan had the greatest respect for. I have spent a good deal of my life as a competitive runner, coach and sports psychologist, writing several books on the subject form what I learned from athletes like Ryan. There is something very special about the running athletes I have been fortunate to meet and I sense that Ryan was one of these special people. I read that story to my 17 year old son who is a dedicated runner and I know he will take Ryans spirit with him to the track on his next workout...as will I. I only wish I had the chance to meet him as that would have improved my life exponentially. I know that from this crisis,opportunity is born for many of us to live each day and love those in our lives. Blessings , love and much chi to you. Jerry Lynch To Alicia and the family of Ryan Shay.Here it is months since the passing of this great warrior,Ryan. He epitomized the way of the champion in all he did,and how he was. The story about him in the February issue of RW was a tribute to his character, his spirit and his soul. He seemed to play,live and compete with heart, much like another fallen warrior of my generation, Steve Prefontaine whom Ryan had the greatest respect for. I have spent a good deal of my life as a competitive runner, coach and sports psychologist, writing several books on the subject form what I learned from athletes like Ryan. There is something very special about the running athletes I have been fortunate to meet and I sense that Ryan was one of these special people. I read that story to my 17 year old son who is a dedicated runner and I know he will take Ryans spirit with him to the track on his next workout…as will I. I only wish I had the chance to meet him as that would have improved my life exponentially. I know that from this crisis,opportunity is born for many of us to live each day and love those in our lives. Blessings , love and much chi to you. Jerry Lynch

]]> By: MICHELLE http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-9884 MICHELLE Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:22:19 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-9884 Ryan did what he loved. More power to people who do what they love. There is a woman in my town who doesn't have hands or feet. She is an inspiration. Her two young daughters walk by her wheelchair side. People who trudge on in spite of their handicaps or challenges are awesome and inspirations to people who choose to just make excuses. More power to Ryan Shay and and I'm sure his family is smiling at the knowledge that Ryan never gave up on his dream. Ryan did what he loved. More power to people who do what they love.

There is a woman in my town who doesn’t have hands or feet. She is an inspiration. Her two young daughters walk by her wheelchair side.

People who trudge on in spite of their handicaps or challenges are awesome and inspirations to people who choose to just make excuses.

More power to Ryan Shay and and I’m sure his family is smiling at the knowledge that Ryan never gave up on his dream.

]]> By: Case Shay http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-7348 Case Shay Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:06:13 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-7348 Warren what's up bro? You still listening to marching band music? Warren what’s up bro?

You still listening to marching band music?

]]> By: Case Shay http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-7347 Case Shay Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:01:31 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-7347 Spoken like an ignorant fool. Waist of life? How could your life be anymore meaningful by making judgements like that? First of all.....you know nothing about his life, where he came from, and what he became. You know nothing about his trials growing up. You overlooked the obvious impact Ryan has made on millions of people around the world. That's worth something. Spoken like an ignorant fool.

Waist of life? How could your life be anymore meaningful by making judgements like that?

First of all…..you know nothing about his life, where he came from, and what he became.

You know nothing about his trials growing up.

You overlooked the obvious impact Ryan has made on millions of people around the world. That’s worth something.

]]> By: Amy Haney http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-6831 Amy Haney Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:30:30 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-6831 After reading through the 42 comments posted above, I hope that one day Alicia and Ryan Shay's family may find an opportunity to read these postings and feel comforted that so many people (many of whom did not know Ryan or his family) were deeply affected by the death of Ryan. God has a plan for each one of us. As life is short, live each day as if it were your last. Alicia and The Shay Family, may you maintain strength and faith as you deal with the loss of your loved one. May you also feel comforted that Ryan died "living his dream". He's surely happy in heaven as he waits for you to join him someday. After reading through the 42 comments posted above, I hope that one day Alicia and Ryan Shay’s family may find an opportunity to read these postings and feel comforted that so many people (many of whom did not know Ryan or his family) were deeply affected by the death of Ryan.

God has a plan for each one of us. As life is short, live each day as if it were your last.

Alicia and The Shay Family, may you maintain strength and faith as you deal with the loss of your loved one. May you also feel comforted that Ryan died “living his dream”. He’s surely happy in heaven as he waits for you to join him someday.

]]> By: Nate http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-6023 Nate Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:00:08 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-6023 I remember Ryan Shay from high school XC in Michigan. I was running for Jonesville and he was at Central Lake. The guy was a legend, I remember seeing him at the state finals and he had this massive throng of people around him, all looking up to him. Our coach would always say stuff like "you'll never catch Shay running like that." It was sort of a motivational thing, trying to get us to push it to the limit. I never really heard of him again after high school until now. It's so very sad. I remember Ryan Shay from high school XC in Michigan. I was running for Jonesville and he was at Central Lake. The guy was a legend, I remember seeing him at the state finals and he had this massive throng of people around him, all looking up to him. Our coach would always say stuff like “you’ll never catch Shay running like that.” It was sort of a motivational thing, trying to get us to push it to the limit. I never really heard of him again after high school until now. It’s so very sad.

]]> By: Jim Ballard http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-5750 Jim Ballard Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:27:32 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-5750 As Eric Liddel (the real person depicted in Chariots of Fire) said: "When I run, I feel His pleasure". Ryan, you run with the angels. “To An Athlete, Dying Young” by A.E. Housman The time you won your town the race We chaired you through the market-place; Man and boy stood cheering by, And home we brought you shoulder-high. To-day, the road all runners come, Shoulder-high we bring you home, An set you at your threshold down, Townsman of a stiller town. Smart lad, to slip betimes away From fields where glory does not stay, And early though the laurel grows It withers quicker than the rose. Eyes the shady night has shut Cannot see the record cut, And silence sounds no worse than cheers Afer earth has stopped the ears: Now you will not swell the rout Of lads that wore their honours out, Runners whom renown outran And the name died before the man. So set, before its echoes fade, The fleet foot on the sill of shade, And hold to the low lintel up The still-defended challenge-cup. And round that early-laurelled head Will flock to gaze the strengthless dead, And find unwithered on its curls The garland briefer than a girl's. As Eric Liddel (the real person depicted in Chariots of Fire) said: “When I run, I feel His pleasure”. Ryan, you run with the angels.

“To An Athlete, Dying Young” by A.E. Housman

The time you won your town the race
We chaired you through the market-place;
Man and boy stood cheering by,
And home we brought you shoulder-high.

To-day, the road all runners come,
Shoulder-high we bring you home,
An set you at your threshold down,
Townsman of a stiller town.

Smart lad, to slip betimes away
From fields where glory does not stay,
And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker than the rose.

Eyes the shady night has shut
Cannot see the record cut,
And silence sounds no worse than cheers
Afer earth has stopped the ears:

Now you will not swell the rout
Of lads that wore their honours out,
Runners whom renown outran
And the name died before the man.

So set, before its echoes fade,
The fleet foot on the sill of shade,
And hold to the low lintel up
The still-defended challenge-cup.

And round that early-laurelled head
Will flock to gaze the strengthless dead,
And find unwithered on its curls
The garland briefer than a girl’s.

]]> By: Celeste http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-5346 Celeste Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:30:39 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-5346 A sad day and an insensitive comment by Mike Frazier. Doesn't the bible teach you that if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all? Running isn't just about "bodily profit" so to speak. People run for a myriad of reasons, only some of which include better health and well-being. This young man died tragically young, but at least he died doing what he loved. May his spirit continue to run, feel the wind against his face and the endorphins coursing through his blood. A sad day and an insensitive comment by Mike Frazier. Doesn’t the bible teach you that if you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all? Running isn’t just about “bodily profit” so to speak. People run for a myriad of reasons, only some of which include better health and well-being. This young man died tragically young, but at least he died doing what he loved. May his spirit continue to run, feel the wind against his face and the endorphins coursing through his blood.

]]> By: Mrs. D. http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-5310 Mrs. D. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:30:37 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-5310 I personally know Ryan, his brothers, sisters, and parents. My own children grew up in the same small town, Central Lake, MI. Ryan was the ultimate athlete in all areas. His life demonstrated what life could be for anyone in any field. Ryan's leadership qualities of being: focused, committed, determined, supportive, positive, considerate, confident, devoted, and most of all growing in God's grace will never be forgotten. May Ryan rest in peace and his family find comfort in knowing that others loved Ryan. I personally know Ryan, his brothers, sisters, and parents. My own children grew up in the same small town, Central Lake, MI. Ryan was the ultimate athlete in all areas. His life demonstrated what life could be for anyone in any field. Ryan’s leadership qualities of being: focused, committed, determined, supportive, positive, considerate, confident, devoted, and most of all growing in God’s grace will never be forgotten. May Ryan rest in peace and his family find comfort in knowing that others loved Ryan.

]]> By: BigV http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-5219 BigV Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:37:09 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-5219 Ryan really seemed like a good guy. I admire his hard work and he was able to accomplish more than most people living twice his age, his family has a lot to be proud of. **Don't assume because a person uses a bible snippet they are a Christian, from the tenor of his post he doesn't know Christ personally. God bless the Shay family with peace. Ryan really seemed like a good guy.

I admire his hard work and he was able to accomplish more than most people living twice his age, his family has a lot to be proud of.

**Don’t assume because a person uses a bible snippet they are a Christian, from the tenor of his post he doesn’t know Christ personally.

God bless the Shay family with peace.

]]> By: Ronnie http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4590 Ronnie Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:32:54 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4590 My prayer is that the Lord would bless Ryan's family right now and give them that peace that "passes all understanding". My prayer is that the Lord would bless Ryan’s family right now and give them that peace that “passes all understanding”.

]]> By: Lynn http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4352 Lynn Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:22:53 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4352 why are we responding to Frazier's blog entry? it's people like him who just want to get a rize out of people out of times of grief. Ryan was a great person, and people just need to remember that. why are we responding to Frazier’s blog entry? it’s people like him who just want to get a rize out of people out of times of grief. Ryan was a great person, and people just need to remember that.

]]> By: Luigi http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4343 Luigi Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:12:12 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4343 About Mike Frazier,I guess that he is a Witness of Jehovah. So,no surprise about his words!! My deepest condolences to his wife and his family! Also from Italy,I admired and will think of Ryan Shay forever!! About Mike Frazier,I guess that he is a Witness of Jehovah. So,no surprise about his words!!

My deepest condolences to his wife and his family! Also from Italy,I admired and will think of Ryan Shay forever!!

]]> By: Greg Vennefron http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4266 Greg Vennefron Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:52:54 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4266 You know someone must be very special when you hear about this amazing runner Ryan Shay's tragic death. Never knowing who he was or his accomplihments how I was touched so deeply... This feeling certainly tells me this loving man must have shined brightly while he was with us. My heartfelt sorrow and blessings to the entire Shay family You know someone must be very special when you hear about this amazing runner Ryan Shay’s tragic death. Never knowing who he was or his accomplihments how I was touched so deeply… This feeling certainly tells me this loving man must have shined brightly while he was with us. My heartfelt sorrow and blessings to the entire Shay family

]]> By: Dave Hummel http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4207 Dave Hummel Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:14:10 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4207 Frazier believes having a 4.0 in college, being a good husband, or working hard and becoming a champion at something are all sins because Frazier will never achieve any of that. Frazier feels that by demeaning Shay it raises him above this amazing individual. Frazier is most likely still living at home, sponging off the parents, smoking cigarettes and collecting welfare. Surely God will look the other way from this hypocrite. But God has looked at, smiled upon, and taken our best to be with him and to remind us how far we have to go. Remember the best who have shown us the way. Frazier believes having a 4.0 in college, being a good husband, or working hard and becoming a champion at something are all sins because Frazier will never achieve any of that.

Frazier feels that by demeaning Shay it raises him above this amazing individual. Frazier is most likely still living at home, sponging off the parents, smoking cigarettes and collecting welfare. Surely God will look the other way from this hypocrite.

But God has looked at, smiled upon, and taken our best to be with him and to remind us how far we have to go.

Remember the best who have shown us the way.

]]> By: Rebecca Bruce http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4199 Rebecca Bruce Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:18:49 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4199 My prayers of comfort go to Alicia and Ryan's family. I don't even know Ryan - but my son is a runner and I can't imagine the shock and grief that his wife and parents are going through. I do believe that Ryan is with his Heavenly Father and the ones left on earth can take comfort in that knowledge. My prayers of comfort go to Alicia and Ryan’s family. I don’t even know Ryan – but my son is a runner and I can’t imagine the shock and grief that his wife and parents are going through. I do believe that Ryan is with his Heavenly Father and the ones left on earth can take comfort in that knowledge.

]]> By: Daphne Pitts http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4185 Daphne Pitts Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:38:08 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4185 I am horribly saddened at the loss of this athlete. Being an ER physician, I have seen more than enough of unexplained sudden cardiac death, with or without physical activity. I would love for it to be mandatory for all a thletes competing in sports from the high school level up through the professional ranks, to receive Echocardiograms and EP (electro-physiology) studies as a screening tool. One life saved would be worth the cost. I am horribly saddened at the loss of this athlete. Being an ER physician, I have seen more than enough of unexplained sudden cardiac death, with or without physical activity. I would love for it to be mandatory for all a thletes competing in sports from the high school level up through the professional ranks, to receive Echocardiograms and EP (electro-physiology) studies as a screening tool. One life saved would be worth the cost.

]]> By: Warren Johnson http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4181 Warren Johnson Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:51:49 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4181 I met Ryan while running with his older brother, Casey, at Hillsdale College. Granted, Ryan was still in high school but I couldn't help admire him. I loved the beginnings -- coming from such a small town (Central Lake), a class D school and training in northern Michigan - not the greatest training conditions, especially in the winter! But, it is that type of environment that tends to develop individuals with true heart and dedication. He certainly had the competitive drive to be the best! I have read Ryan's journal online as he made the journey to train in the altitude of the Sierra Nevada. I think that he had more than the competitive drive, he had the spiritual essence of running. He was living his dream. And, like a long, easy run on a crisp autumn day, full of the fresh smells and changing leaves, Ryan is running on. Running one of those fall runs that you hope never ends! To the Shay family -- I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, warren johnson I met Ryan while running with his older brother, Casey, at Hillsdale College. Granted, Ryan was still in high school but I couldn’t help admire him. I loved the beginnings — coming from such a small town (Central Lake), a class D school and training in northern Michigan – not the greatest training conditions, especially in the winter! But, it is that type of environment that tends to develop individuals with true heart and dedication. He certainly had the competitive drive to be the best!
I have read Ryan’s journal online as he made the journey to train in the altitude of the Sierra Nevada. I think that he had more than the competitive drive, he had the spiritual essence of running. He was living his dream. And, like a long, easy run on a crisp autumn day, full of the fresh smells and changing leaves, Ryan is running on. Running one of those fall runs that you hope never ends!

To the Shay family — I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
warren johnson

]]> By: Maricia http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4179 Maricia Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:35:39 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4179 I went to high school with Ryan Shay. I was very close to his younger brother. This news comes as a complete shock to myself and our entire community. The whole town is in mourning this week, and will continue to be for a very long time. Thank you to everyone who continues to show support, and please continue to pray for the family. This is one of the hardest things they will probably ever have to deal with. I went to high school with Ryan Shay. I was very close to his younger brother. This news comes as a complete shock to myself and our entire community. The whole town is in mourning this week, and will continue to be for a very long time. Thank you to everyone who continues to show support, and please continue to pray for the family. This is one of the hardest things they will probably ever have to deal with.

]]> By: Scott Haines http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4162 Scott Haines Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:48:28 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4162 Ryan Shay is a Champion. He died because he is a champion and push the envolope. I admire that. He is a hero to me! As for all these Christians ranting- Drop it. This isn't about religion, it's about heoism and courage. I do agree though, Mike F. is a tool. Ryan Shay is a Champion. He died because he is a champion and push the envolope. I admire that. He is a hero to me! As for all these Christians ranting- Drop it. This isn’t about religion, it’s about heoism and courage. I do agree though, Mike F. is a tool.

]]> By: Tim Becker http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4130 Tim Becker Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:53:31 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4130 I am a Christian and a marathoner from Michigan. You won't find a more classy family than the Shays. Shame on Mike Frazier for misquoting the Bible to defend his misconceptions. Grow up and have some sensitivity. God bless the Shay family! God have mercy on Mike Frazier. I am a Christian and a marathoner from Michigan. You won’t find a more classy family than the Shays. Shame on Mike Frazier for misquoting the Bible to defend his misconceptions. Grow up and have some sensitivity. God bless the Shay family! God have mercy on Mike Frazier.

]]> By: Jaz http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4098 Jaz Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:28:51 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4098 mike wow i cant belive you have the guts to say who does that as a runner my heart goes out to shays friends and family mike wow i cant belive you have the guts to say who does that

as a runner my heart goes out to shays friends and family

]]> By: Kelly http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4085 Kelly Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:21:35 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4085 Shame on you Mike - what an insane look at a quote from the bible. I do not believe it is any christian right to judge anyone or anything lets leave that up to God. As a marathoner my heart goes out to Alicia & Ryan's family. What a sad thing for such a young, vibrant athlete. My thoughts and prayers are with all of them. Shame on you Mike – what an insane look at a quote from the bible. I do not believe it is any christian right to judge anyone or anything lets leave that up to God.

As a marathoner my heart goes out to Alicia & Ryan’s family. What a sad thing for such a young, vibrant athlete. My thoughts and prayers are with all of them.

]]> By: Mark Coleman http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4073 Mark Coleman Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:20:02 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4073 They should be little more careful allowing people with previous heart conditions like Ryan, in such events . It is a very sad thing, our hearts goes out to his wife and rest of his family... They should be little more careful allowing people with previous heart conditions like Ryan, in such events . It is a very sad thing, our hearts goes out to his wife and rest of his family…

]]> By: Shannon Berry (Murray) http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4070 Shannon Berry (Murray) Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:28:31 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4070 My heart goes out to Ryan's wife and family. I graduated from Central Lake and have watched Ryan's running progress with a speed that has never ceased to amaze me. I ran track with his older brother and sister and have frequently seen the Shay kids, Ryan included, running past my parent's house on six mile lake. All of the articles I have read and the pictures I have seen, show a man who loved life and was the picture of health. God bless him and his loved ones. My heart goes out to Ryan’s wife and family. I graduated from Central Lake and have watched Ryan’s running progress with a speed that has never ceased to amaze me. I ran track with his older brother and sister and have frequently seen the Shay kids, Ryan included, running past my parent’s house on six mile lake. All of the articles I have read and the pictures I have seen, show a man who loved life and was the picture of health. God bless him and his loved ones.

]]> By: Zara Overlin http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4052 Zara Overlin Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:40:41 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4052 What a sad day for Alicia and Ryan's family. We ALL lost a REMARKABLE YOUNG MAN in such a tragic way. Our most sincere condolences goes out to all those who loved him. To have followed his amazing career as an elite runner.....I truly feel blessed. GOD knows that he has a million dollar man under his wings and GOD will guide his spirit in peace. Thank you for all you acheived Ryan and may you have eternal rest! We will miss you! What a sad day for Alicia and Ryan’s family. We ALL lost a REMARKABLE YOUNG MAN in such a tragic way. Our most sincere condolences goes out to all those who loved him. To have followed his amazing career as an elite runner…..I truly feel blessed. GOD knows that he has a million dollar man under his wings and GOD will guide his spirit in peace. Thank you for all you acheived Ryan and may you have eternal rest! We will miss you!

]]> By: Stephen Reddick http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4050 Stephen Reddick Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:18:26 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4050 I was shocked to hear the news on the radio. I was a graduate of Central Lake High School. I helped coach Track and Field after Graduating. I knew the family and I wish them only the best in the time to come. I was shocked to hear the news on the radio. I was a graduate of Central Lake High School. I helped coach Track and Field after Graduating. I knew the family and I wish them only the best in the time to come.

]]> By: Shaken http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4034 Shaken Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:54:08 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4034 I have a heart condition that causes sudden death under cardiac stress or even randomly- it's called LQTS, or romano-ward syndrome. This quite possibly is what he had. I woke up, read this news, and a chill went down my spine. Every time I hear about an athlete collapsing and dying without notice or warning I know that could happen to me. "Marilyn", please get some sensitivity. These heart conditions DO exist and they are far more common than people think. Ordinary citizens collapse and die suddenly under normal conditions- we just don't make the news. It's an electrical problem and most times it cannot be controlled. Dental surgery doesn't cause heart problems, and dental surgery doesn't cause sudden cardiac arrest without warning. People like you are the people who blame these kinds of deaths on completely unrelated things, or even blame the victims by say they were using drugs. Educate yourself.. this is all I'm going to say. I'm restraining myself from what I actually want to say. In case Alicia or any of Ryan's family or friends read this, know that we are so sorry for your loss and it has reminded all of the arrythmia community, too, of our own mortality. I have a heart condition that causes sudden death under cardiac stress or even randomly- it’s called LQTS, or romano-ward syndrome. This quite possibly is what he had. I woke up, read this news, and a chill went down my spine. Every time I hear about an athlete collapsing and dying without notice or warning I know that could happen to me.

“Marilyn”, please get some sensitivity. These heart conditions DO exist and they are far more common than people think. Ordinary citizens collapse and die suddenly under normal conditions- we just don’t make the news. It’s an electrical problem and most times it cannot be controlled.
Dental surgery doesn’t cause heart problems, and dental surgery doesn’t cause sudden cardiac arrest without warning. People like you are the people who blame these kinds of deaths on completely unrelated things, or even blame the victims by say they were using drugs.

Educate yourself.. this is all I’m going to say. I’m restraining myself from what I actually want to say.

In case Alicia or any of Ryan’s family or friends read this, know that we are so sorry for your loss and it has reminded all of the arrythmia community, too, of our own mortality.

]]> By: marilyn http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4021 marilyn Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:51:39 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4021 Has anyone investigated the possible link between the horrible botched dental surgery he had a few years ago and this "heart " condition...????Hmmmmm. Has anyone investigated the possible link between the horrible botched dental surgery he had a few years ago and this “heart ” condition…????Hmmmmm.

]]> By: Debra http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4017 Debra Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:28:05 +0000 http://hitsusa.com/blog/267/ryan-shay/#comment-4017 I was so looking forward to this marathon ! I was devastated to read that an elite runner I've been reading about had collapsed into the 5th mile. And it being Ryan Shay !! He's plastered all over my Runners World magazine in ads as a "workhorse" .. He's 28 !!! I pray for his wife. She must be devastated. To all you athletes elite or penguins !! God Bless you for getting up every day and connecting in your own way with God by RUNNING !!! I was so looking forward to this marathon ! I was devastated to read that an elite runner I’ve been reading about had collapsed into the 5th mile. And it being Ryan Shay !! He’s plastered all over my Runners World magazine in ads as a “workhorse” ..

He’s 28 !!!

I pray for his wife. She must be devastated.

To all you athletes elite or penguins !! God Bless you for getting up every day and connecting in your own way with God by RUNNING !!!

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