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Death of an Official
http://http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/deathsobituaries/story/5A743DC94F9EEDC08625725E001217A0?OpenDocument
Jerry Boeckman was experiencing some difficulties during the 1st half of his JV girls game. He associated this to the flu he had during the holiday. He completed the game. After the game, in the locker room, he had a massive heart attack. His partner and the 3 new officials for the varsity game all witnessed this tragic event. Read about what he meant to the St. Louis community. |
Hits kind of close to home. I can't imagine being the V officials, and going out on the floor after that, especially if they knew him.
Our prayers are with his family. |
May he rest in peace. My prayers will be with him.
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A sad story. I will keep his family in my prayers.
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All of the officials involved have been in our prayers this week including, his JV game partner that went to the hospital to check on him right before he passed on. |
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Peace |
Sounds like he died at the hospital afterwards, right?
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I agree, it should be what each official wants to do. Funny thing about death: It's for the dead. The living must go on living.
I think there is a special place in heaven for officials. No fouls, nothing but good sportsmanship from players, coaches, and fans. Kids actually learn good life lessons from playing a game..... My prayers are with this official's family. |
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