Is Our Life So Cheap?

Earlier this month, on the 2nd of August, a young man passed away. Though it may be normal for people to die on any given day, this one death was preventable perhaps.

Gary Leon Robert. The name may not mean anything to you but he was someone's son, someone's brother and someone's friend. On 2nd of August he participated in the Adidas King of the Road 2009 marathon. He was at the starting line and he finished the race. Then he disappeared and was found dead one day later.

What was most saddening is the fact that he collapsed in the stadium on the finishing line and was seen and recorded on video as being carried away in a stretcher by supposedly 'medical' personnels for the event. If that was the case how in the world did he end up dead and the organizers knew nothing about it?

The slip shoddy way the whole event was organized and the apathy shown by both the event organizers and the authorities in handling the case is a shame to us all. We are infamously known for our 'tidak apa' attitude. Well, in this one case, this 'tidak apa' attitude cost a life! May we all learn our lesson for it.

More information can be found at:
http://justiceforgaryrobert.webs.com/

If any of you guys want to participate in any sporting events, make it a point to take good care of yourself. You can't rely on the organizers to provide the necessary for you. For all you know, a case like this could happen again. If you care enough to want to make a difference, do register yourself at the website and spread the word. I did.