[willowbrook] RE: pray for John Vincent

[Taylor, Doug]

[BCC'd to a number of friends...]

Yesterday Doug wrote:
> John Vincent just had an apparent heart attack after playing 
> volleyball during lunch today at Intergraph.  He's headed to 
> Huntsville Hospital.

John died on the way to the hospital.  Continue to pray for his wife, Ann,
and his 4 daughters, Susan (16), Julie (14), Karen (12), and Linda (9.5).
They are a family well grounded in the Lord and are being surrounded by
family, friends, and God's love.  A memorial service will be held at
Abundant Life Church at 3:00 PM this Sunday, April 3rd.  They are having a
closed visitation for the family only at the funeral home.  Although flowers
are nice, the family would prefer donations be sent to the Abundant Life
Church Benevolency Fund (which was one of John's favorite ministries).
    Abundant Life Church
    2550 Redstone Rd Sw 
    Huntsville, AL 35803-2164
    256-883-6616
Directions: (http://tinyurl.com/4tnac)  South on Memorial Parkway.  Right
onto Redstone Road (on the north side of the Super Wal-Mart).  The church is
on the right about half a mile down the road.

Intergraph's CEO wrote:
> Hello All,
>  
> Earlier today, our Intergraph family suffered a tragic loss.
> I am deeply sorry to inform you of the passing of one of our
> Intergraph colleagues, John Vincent. John passed away from an
> apparent heart attack today in route to Huntsville Hospital.  
> 
> John had been playing volleyball in our Wellness Center with
> co-workers. He stopped suddenly to take a break and informed
> the Wellness Center staff that he wasn't feeling well.  John
> sat down and the staff then provided him with something to
> drink.  John informed them shortly afterwards that he was
> feeling better and he began walking around a bit and had a
> drink of water.  John then came back over and sat down.  A
> staff member noticed that he began to look unsteady.  Our
> staff then responded quickly, laid him down and used their
> training to administer CPR.  The 911 emergency number was
> called immediately.  Emergency responders from the local Fire
> department and HEMSI arrived within a matter of minutes and
> continued the resuscitation process.  John was transported to
> Huntsville Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
> 
> Our Human Resources team went to the Emergency Room
> immediately afterwards.  We have spoken with John's wife,
> Ann, and remain in close contact and coordination with the
> Vincent family.   We have expressed our sincere condolences
> on behalf of our entire Company and we have assured Ann that
> we will take care of any benefits, insurance, grief
> counseling or any other needs that the family may have.
> Intergraph will assist Ann and the family in any and every
> way possible because we take care of our own. 
> 
> John was a member of Intergraph's IMGS Group and was a key
> member of the Mapping Programs team. He had been with
> Intergraph for over 14 years and was 41 years old. John was
> recognized for his dedication to his customers and the
> Company.  He was highly respected for his knowledge and work
> ethic.  He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and
> colleagues alike.  
>  
> For the next week, Intergraph will be flying our flag at half
> mast out of respect for John. Please join me in offering our
> support to his family in their time of need.
> 
> There are not words to describe the deep sense of sorrow and
> loss that all of us at Intergraph feel for John and his
> family. The death of a friend and colleague such as John is
> the worst news that I will ever have to communicate to you.
>  
> I will communicate the arrangements for John's funeral as
> soon as they are available.
>  
> Please take time to consider John and his family in your
> thoughts and prayers as I will. 
>  
> R. Halsey Wise
> President and CEO
> Intergraph Corporation
 
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  Doug Taylor
  Home:  256-880-0704   mailto:dvtaylor at gmail.com
  Work:  256-730-6875   mailto:dvtaylor at ziimaging.com
 
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