Posted Oct. 3, 2007 6:16 pm MT
In Memory of Lance Armstrong
In Memory of Lance Armstrong
SALT LAKE CITY—Lance Edward Armstrong, 36, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at the Bonneville Salt Flats while attempting the land speed record on a bicycle. It was on his return of the 10 mile race when he collapsed two and a half miles away from the finish and was pronounced dead on the scene. Cause of his sudden death is unknown. His body has been taken to the hospital at the University of Utah where an autopsy will be preformed.
From Wikipedia, Lance was born Sept. 18, 1971 to Linda Armstrong and Eddie Gunderson in Plano, Texas. Being raised by his single mother, Lance was always encouraged to do and be his best. He showed signs of being a great athlete at a young age and started swimming at the age of 10. Moving to cycling soon after, Lance was a professional by the age of 16.
Lance was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had eventually spread throughout his lungs and to his brain in 1996. Undergoing intense chemotherapy treatments and two surgeries, Lance defeated his cancer.
Lance was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had eventually spread throughout his lungs and to his brain in 1996. Undergoing intense chemotherapy treatments and two surgeries, Lance defeated his cancer.
Overcoming the cancer, Lance continued living his life full of determination. Being a prestigious cyclist, he went on to compete in the Tour de France and won the title seven consecutive times. Lance was also awarded the ABC’s Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year in 1999, the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 2002, the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, and other highly esteemed athletic awards. Lance retired from his racing career in 2005. Allegations were made saying that drug enhancers were used during the races but tests proved them false.
To give others hope in the fight against cancer, Lance created the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997. His foundation has become a great success and has helped raise over $60 million dollars in aiding research to find a cure for cancer.
Lance has been survived by his loving mother, Linda Armstrong; ex-wife, Kristin Richard; and three beloved children, his son Luke and twin daughters Isabelle and Grace. Lance will be missed greatly by all.
Lance has been survived by his loving mother, Linda Armstrong; ex-wife, Kristin Richard; and three beloved children, his son Luke and twin daughters Isabelle and Grace. Lance will be missed greatly by all.
Funeral services will be held this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 in Austin, Texas.
1 comment:
Camille- You did a great job killing Lance Armstrong. But really though, I thought the obituary paid due respect to his life and loved ones.
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