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Don-Wi

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My middle brother Adam was down in Little Rock running a marathon today, and just after he crosses the finish line he collapsed. Doctors worked on him for about an hour but they were not able to revive him.

I don't know what else to say or do right now, I know you guys will all have me in your minds as I greave the loss of one of my brothers. My 2 oldest brothers are flying down to bring him home, but it still just doesn't seem real.

Donovan from Wisconsin
 
Don,

I'm so sorry about your brother.Keep your head up and stay strong in this difficult time.Remember all the good times & hold them close to your heart.

We'll all be thinking about you and your family.
 
That is terrible, how old was he?
And to think he was probably in great shape to run 26 miles. (I know I couldnt) I doubt I could walk 26 miles in row.
 
i'll be praying for you and your family as well. i know how you feel. it takes a while for something like this to sink in. god bless
 
Don; My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your pain must be devastating. Our prayers are sent and may you be comforted. God bless.
 
What a tragedy.I am so sorry to hear about your brothers passing away.My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Vito
 
Donovan,

I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. We will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time and in the months to come. Lately I have been feeling like each day is an uncertainty, like tomorrow may hold something other than what I have planned. I guess each of us have to live each day like we don't know what tomorrow will hold. I trust you have wonderful memories of your brother.
If there is anything that my wife and I can do for you or your family, please let us know. Email is open.

Aaron
 
A real hard thing to face regardless of why. Hang in there it gets a little better as the days go by. It helps all of us put our problems and complaints in order.
 
You have my thoughts and prayers Donovan. May God give you and your family the strength to make it through this difficult time.
 
Sorry for your loss. Prayer said. Time will ease the pain. Let me know the when and where of the wake.
 

You have my sympathy, I know how you feel. I just lost my older brother, age 86, last week.

KEH
 
Don:
I have been missing you on the forum lately and hoping you would post. But this news is tragic. You have a very fine family. Words are inadequate. I cannot say I know what you are going through. I do know from some horrible experiences in my life, the Lord does give us extra peace and strength in these times.

Don, I do not live far from you. Please call me ANYTIME if I can support you in any way.

(920) 360-9704


Glenn F.
 
No one really knows what you are going through even though most of us have lost loved ones in tragic and unexplained ways. May God comfort you at this time of loss in your life. I have a brother with whom I am very close and would feel similar if I lost him. God Bless.
 
I know how you feel Don. I lost my brother 11 months ago tho he was 72. I also know God has his reasons when He takes a loved one home, and dying is just a matter of mind. As long anyone who ever knew him and remembers the good times he had here on earth, he will never really die.I figure my brother just took a vacation ahead of me,and is waiting on the other side.and if it's the last thing I do I plan on joining him there. My prayers is for God to comfort you and the rest of your family at this time
 
So sorry for your loss. Old Roy said it very well. The Lord will comfort you and your family. His blessings be upon you.
 
Don So sorry to here this...Lord plaes confort this family at this dire time of need LORD..please be with them....

so sorry to here this Don
 
Sorry to hear of your loss, i live in the general area you do, so i always read your post, here's a write up from the local paper, sounds like your brother was an outstanding person and will be deeply missed by many.

Kaukauna native collapses, dies after marathon in Arkansas

Veteran runner graduated from Lawrence in '03

Staff and wire reports


A Kaukauna native collapsed and died Sunday after doing what he loved — running in a marathon.


Adam Nickel, 27, who currently lived in Madison and attended graduate school in pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died late Sunday morning after completing the 26.2-mile Little Rock Marathon in Little Rock, Ark.


He was pronounced dead near the finish line after completing the race in 3 hours, 2 minutes and 7 seconds.


Emergency personnel tried to revive Nickel until an ambulance arrived with a defibrillator. He couldn't be revived and was pronounced dead.


Race director Gina Marchese-Pharis offered condolences and prayers to Nickel's family and friends on behalf of the Little Rock Marathon Committee.


Temperatures were in the high 50s during the start of the race and climbed to the mid-60s by late morning.


"He crossed the finish line, smiled and dropped," said Shirley Thiel of Black Creek, who described herself as a friend of the Nickel family.


"There was no indication that anything like this would ever happen," said Thiel, adding that Nickel had no health problems.


Nickel was a veteran distance runner, having logged top 25 finishes the last three years in the Community First Fox Cities Marathon. He was 22nd in the 2007 race. He finished in the top 3 percent of last year's Boston Marathon. He was preparing for a spring event in San Diego as part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training as a tribute to his grandmother.


Adam was the third eldest of five sons of Cynthia and Ben Nickel, who operate a family farm at N169 State 55, Kaukauna.


He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1999, where he was active in many student organizations, did a lot of volunteer work and competed on the wrestling team. He posted a 25-12 record at 160 pounds during his senior year.


He graduated in 2003 from Lawrence University, where he was a four-year letterman in wrestling and also served as a student athletic trainer for the football team.


"Everybody who knew him loved him," said Thiel, describing Adam as "quiet, with a great sense of humor."


Thiel said it was too early to say what funeral arrangements will be made.
 
Hello Don-WI.
I will pray for your brother and your family.
Guido.
 
I'm very sorry to hear of this very tragic happening.....May God grant you strength to carry you through this very sad time. Prayers for you will be said.
 
Donavan,

You and your family have my deepest sympathy. The loss of a child or young person could never be easy. May you find peace and comfort in His word during this difficult time. Strange thing is I went to Appleton Saturday and thought about seeing if you were at your folks place as we crossed over the highway to Kaukauna.

God Bless,
Bill from Manitowoc
 
Don, deeply saddened to here of you loss. My older sister was killed back when I was 20 tears old and I didn't think I could live with it(she was murdered). I lost my sister,but my mother who had already lost her husband lost a child.If she could deal with it I guess I had to learn to also. I know these are dark days for you, and it's hard to look around and see people going about their lives like normal when your life has been shattered. It's tough. My prayers are with you and your family, and I can tell you that that with time you will slowly begin to get your life back again.
 
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