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From: Larry Johnson

To: RedsFest@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 12:06 AM

Subject: [Reds-Fest] Cory Lidle

I’m not sure how many of you are aware, but ex-Reds pitcher Cory Lidle was killed in a plane crash in Manhattan this morning. He was flying his private plane touring sites in New York when he flew into a condominium building. Unfortunately, I have a feeling that it won’t take long for the media to say he intentionally crashed the plane as a result of being depressed from the Yankees losing to Detroit. I’m sure we’ll find out that it was some type of mechanical problem.

I was one who liked Lidle as a Reds pitcher and was sorry to see them trade him. I think Lidle was out of place in the Yankees organization and should’ve been on a smaller market team. I hate to see another baseball player’s life ended in the early part of a promising career. I know it’ll never be seen by his family, but my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, 6 y/o son, brother, and parents.

All of us should have a moment of silence or say a prayer for his family at this time and as more information comes in.

Larry

Bien faire et laisser dire. Do your work well and never mind the critics.