Some of you may remember John Messinger he was a prolific poster on the KayakForum.
Sadly he passed away during a kayak race yesterday. Another friend of mine was in the race reported that "He capsized with a mile to go and was face down in the water when we got to him less than a minute later. Despite efforts of competitors, safety boat, EMT personnel, Life Star, etc. he was pronounced dead at Hartford Hospital. "
From Facebook:
It's with a heavy heart that the family of John Messinger has asked me to write this post to inform everyone that yesterday while doing what John loved he suffered a fatal heart attack.
As soon as anymore information comes available I will post here for services and such.
Thank you for your understanding while Sue and Adam grieve for the loss of such a wonderful husband and father. — feeling heartbroken.
John
I saw that a couple of hours ago. It is hard to understand how that can happen to such a fit and happy person. He well be missed.
RIP.
RIP, John.
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John Messinger RIP
What a shame, we've lost a familiar voice here. Many condolences to his family and others here and elsewhere who knew him.
-mick
very sad,
I had met him in Mass. one time and we had a good talk about racing and building. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Condolences to the Family
Sorry to hear of his passing.
Condolences to the family
I just got back on the forum. I remember reading his many posts. As a heart attack survivor and firefighter I know how tenuous surviving one is. Huge loss to the group.
Kirk