knapplc Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 First Kenny Clark and now John Clarke? WTH!?!?! Police officer dies suddenly during workout A cops’ cop who was religious about fitness collapsed Monday morning after working out and died. Lincoln Police Officer John Clarke, 43, finished working out on a machine at Snap Fitness, 5900 S. 85th St., at about 11 a.m., sat down and fell over. A personal trainer or physical therapist rushed to give him CPR. Rescue workers took him to Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, where doctors said he had died. Having joined the department in 1991, Clarke was a 21-year veteran and a canine handler for more than 15 years. During his career, he was on the SWAT team, a firearms instructor, a midget football coach and helped with police summer camp. He also volunteered in the Special Olympics’ National Games and participated in several Polar Plunges. Clarke played offensive tackle for the 1990-1991 Huskers football team. “He made the difference in a lot of people’s lives,” Lincoln Police Chief Jim Peschong said. “He’ll be missed dearly by the department and his co-workers.” 2 Quote Link to comment
Foppa Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 That is just awful. Best wishes to his friends, family, and co-workers. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNationNick Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It's always a tragedy losing a friend or a loved one. RIP Clarke, and my prayers are with you and your family/friends. Quote Link to comment
MLB 51 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Truly sad. R.I.P. John. Quote Link to comment
TAKODA Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Sincere condolences to his family and friends! Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Wow, that's just freaky. Tragic and freaky. Both Clark(e)s in their 40's. Both former Huskers died of sudden heart attacks within days of each other. RIP John Clarke. RIP. Quote Link to comment
mwj98 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Knapplc.... I was thinking the same thing. Got a weird gut feeling. Quote Link to comment
1HuskrFan Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Two Huskers, Two Clarks, Two soon. Sincere condolences to his family and friends! RIP Mr.Clark Quote Link to comment
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