[Fwd: CTR: Dave Smith]

[Patrick Allen <jfhr@inetworld.net>]

Martha Kunkle wrote:

> ITRA (Iowa Trail Riders Association) lost a founding member today
> Dave Smith suffered a massive heart attack Friday night, at age 47.
> He was chairing the 12th annual Iowa Fall ride.
> Dave complained of chest pains late Friday evening.  I
> talked him into going to the local hospital.  Five min. away from the
> hospital
> Dave quit breathing.  At the hospital it took 30 min. to get his heart
> beating again.
> They life flighted him to Des Moines by helicopter and he passed away at
> 9AM this morning.
>
> Dave was very active in NATRC and IAHA Competitive circles.  Usually
> chairing or trail mastering at least one ride each year plus he was a
> competitor.
> He recently assisted at the IAHA, sponsored by ITRA ride in Kansas.
> He rode and when his horse was pulled at the last vet check Sat. he
> pitched in and helped the rest of ride management with a smile.
> Dave was always cheerful.  He sought new ways to promote our sport.
> He will be greatly missed by all and especially by me.
>
> Martha


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