Anyone See Anything on the Lakefront Path This Morning? (Cross post)

My friend, Liz Markel posted this:

CYCLIST FRIENDS! PLEASE SHARE! From a running friend re: a cyclist who was taken away via ambulance this morning on the Lakefront Path at Lawrence around 6:35am.
Does anyone know who this is??? I don't have any info about what hospital he's at, but will share when I know more.
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On my way home from track this morning, I saw a cyclist that was on the ground - no explanation. My guess is he had a heart attack or stroke since his bike wasn't dented from a car and his feet were still clipped in. He was unresponsive/not breathing and the paramedics had to use a defibrillator. He still wasn't responsive when they took him away in the ambulance.

The cycling/running world is so small here, does anyone know someone who knows someone who knows this random cyclist? He was probably in his late 50s/early 60s. He was on the lakefront path crossing Lawrence and I get off LSD at Lawrence to go home which is how I came upon him. He was heading south and it was about 6:35ish just this morning. Based on clothing, appeared to be more than a recreational rider.

Does anyone know anything? I hope the cyclist is ok and recovering.

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on March 29, 2017 at 2:22pm
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on March 30, 2017 at 3:08am

Sending healing thoughts, hoping he can make a good recovery.

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on March 30, 2017 at 10:24am

So sorry to hear it but the person passed away. I don't have a name or any other information. My thoughts are with his friends and family. Very sad.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on March 30, 2017 at 1:17pm
"may God be your partner on your final ride.". . .

- Mike Murgas R.O.S.

R.I.P. +
Permalink Reply by Josh L. on March 30, 2017 at 2:04pm

Thats really said. I get on at Wilson most days and don't recall frequently seeing somebody fitting that description. You get to know most of the people after a while - especially in the winter.

Permalink Reply by Mark on March 31, 2017 at 10:30am
I think was my neighbor. He was a very cautious rider. Still trying to get the details. Very sad.
Permalink Reply by Mark on April 3, 2017 at 6:54am

It was my neighbor, Dan Banaczek.  He enjoyed riding and the outdoors.  He suffered a heart incident ironically riding to a cardiologist appointment.  He died doing one of the activities he loved.  Dan was just shy of his 69th birthday.  Thanks to Liz for stopping and sharing her account of the situation.

Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on April 3, 2017 at 7:27am

My condolences to Dan's family and friends.

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on April 3, 2017 at 7:32am

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Thank you for sharing the background. 

Permalink Reply by Liz on April 3, 2017 at 7:40am

Mark--thanks for the update. The person who stopped was actually a woman named Amanda who is part of my running group (Chicago Endurance Sports). She was on her way home from a morning workout and had passed by the scene. Thanks to social media, I was able to connect her to someone who knew Dan's partner. 

Please pass my condolences along to Dan's family. 

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on April 3, 2017 at 7:43am
'See you down the road . . . '

Rest in peace Daniel John Banaszek. +

http://m.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/gallery-viewer.aspx?n=Daniel-B...
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on April 3, 2017 at 8:46am

Thanks for sharing this.

My sympathy to family and friends of Daniel Banaszek.

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