[quote=DamonLinkous]I just got news that the beachcat world, and the world at large, has lost a great sailor and companion. Oley Olson improved any regatta he attended with his positive nature and excellent sailing skills. All season he had been suffering what he thought was a minor back injury which caused him considerable pain, but he still competed in demanding spin boat (F16 class) regattas.
Here is the email from Joanna, his long time crew announcing the Memorial to be held in Chattanooga, TN on Jan 2, 2010.
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Hello All-
For those who may not have heard Oley passed away on Dec 11th.
He was diagnosed with an aggressive advanced cancer soon after we returned from the Global Challenge. This had been the cause of his back pain. The disease and progression was quick and he did not want people to be worried about him.
In respect of his wishes there will be no formal funeral plans. We will have a memorial here in Chattanooga. The thing Oley asked is for people to have a beer in his honor.
He will be missed. His love of sailing and life was infectious.
Memorial/Celebration will be held at the Privateer Yacht Club (privateeryachtclub.org) in Hixson,(Chattanooga) TN on Jan 2nd, between 4PM and 7PM EST.
If you have any photos you would like to share or leave for his sister to cherish please bring them along.
Three local hotels within a few miles of the club are:
Country Inn Suites
423-308-2333
5105 Hwy 153, Hixson TN 37343
Hampton Inn
423-877-3100
1920 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN 37343
Holiday Inn Express
423-877-6464
4820 Hixson Pk, Hixson, TN 37343
If you have any questions or notes you would like to share with family please send them to
jdlquilts
@hotmail
.com.
Please forward this e-mail to whoever you know that I have missed-
Thank you-
Joanna
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