I know this is a message board for the Rockets and basketball, but with all the put downs and rude words I've been reading regarding Ming, the Rockets, Steve and Cat. For one moment, before you start to write something ill-willed, take a second and say a little prayer for Darryl Kile and his family, and remember.... "It's just a game" God Bless DK
Kile was found dead in his hotel room in Chicago this morning. No cause of death has been determined. Cedsports, thanks for posting that very appropriate request...it really does put things in perspective, doesn't it?
Just for those of you who haven't found the hangout yet: http://bbs.clutchcity.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36145 R.I.P. DK
Even though I never heard of Daryl Kile, I feel sad that he died. It is a horrible thing that he died and his family, friends, and other acquaintances might never completely get over his death so I am going to offer my condolences and prayers to those it affected. The great Lord would continue to bless them as they deal with a terrible tragedy.
Initial findings show hardening of artery -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press CHICAGO -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile likely died from a blocked coronary artery, the Cook County medical examiner said Sunday. Dr. Edmund Donoghue said initial findings of an autopsy showed Kile had ''80-to 90-percent narrowing of two of the three branches of the coronary artery. Donoghue said the blockage was the "likely cause of death." Kile, 33, was found dead in the team hotel Saturday. Police said there were no signs of forced entry and no signs of foul play. Donoghue said a final autopsy report could take from 4-to-6 weeks because he still wants to study the "drug aspect.'' He gave no indication Sunday that drugs or illegal substances were involved in Kile's death. "The complete results are pending,'' Donoghue said. The condition, called coronary heherosclerosis, is commonly known as hardening of the arteries. Kile's father died shortly after a heart attack in his mid-40s in 1993. Dr. Jim Loomis, the Cardinals' assistant team physician, said Saturday that the 6-foot-5 pitcher had no known health problems and was not on medication. About two hours before Saturday's game against the Cubs was scheduled to begin, Cardinals players realized Kile was not at the ballpark and called the hotel to ask that he be checked on. Workers at the downtown Westin Hotel forced their way into Kile's 11th-floor room because of the safety latch on the door. Saturday's game between the Cardinals and Chicago Cubs was postponed. Later that night, the Cardinals unanimously voted at a team meeting to play Sunday night in Kile's honor. Kile's name and No. 57 were displayed on the marquee outside Wrigley Field and on the scoreboard inside the park Sunday. The U.S. flag was at half-mast, and all music except the national anthem was canceled. There was to be a moment of silence for Kile before the national anthem. There were to be no public address announcements during the game except for players coming to bat and lineup changes. The Cubs also canceled usual festivities such as honorary first pitches and the traditional singing of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game.''
Thanks for the info Ron..... R.I.P. Daryl He was always one of our greatest leaders. We need to retire his jersey.
