Derek Ahern

[tonymccallion]

This is a post from adpl.co.uk
Just to let everyone know and to clear up any gossip/rumours going round. Derek had a blood clot today which resulted in a heart attack. He has had an operation today and had a stent installed to relieve pain and get his blood flowing again.

This may be worth noting the next time everyone feels like moaning or whingeing about stupid little things. Derek will be 49 on Sunday and whatever his faults he has always done everything with the best interests of pool players at heart.

I have tendered his resignation from the SEPF today, hopefully someone will carry on the good work he has be doing over the last year or so.

Lindsay

[woody]

Dreadful news. I'm sure all our thoughts are with Derek and his family at this time and wish him a speedy recovery. Sure he will be a big loss to SEPF also.

[Brad]

Likewise Woody, he's a fine guy who does a great job with little benefit to himself. I hope he makes a full recovery.

[Brad]

Got a card here for Derek, I'll be posting it on Tuesday. can anyone who is interested in signing it please give me a ring or come to the Bonnie Earl between 8 and 9 tomorrow.

Cheers all.

[staffe]

Just a quick update to everyone on Derek's progress, he has been sent home to rest until they decide what to do with him.

He has had a blockage(clot), which caused a fairly large heart attack removed from one of the three main arterys to the heart and that operation was a success, they have however found another blockage in a different artery which they are currently treating with medication. If this does not work they will have to put in another stent or he will have to have bypass surgery.

Time will tell as they say, I have told him to rest and not to get involved with any Pool/SEPF stuff at the moment

Thanks for all your concern, Lindsay

[tonymccallion]

Thanks for the update Lindsay, pass on our best wishes!

[woody]

Just seen a post on the ADPL website that Derek is in hospital and about to undergo a heart by pass operation.

All the best Derek hope your op goes well and that you have a speedy recovery