Word spread quickly this morning that long-time Emporia Municipal Golf Course Manager Rich Jaggard had died unexpectedly around mid-morning.
Tracy Booth, executive secretary to City Manager Matt Zimmerman confirmed that announcement of Jaggard's death was made to city employees.
Jaggard was at the golf course when he is believed to have suffered a heart attack. He was taken to Newman Regional Health.
Booth said no other information was available.
"I know everybody's pretty much in shock," said Booth, who asked that people keep the Jaggard family in their prayers.
scrutinizer (anonymous) says...
What a nice man. Smart, funny, generous, kind. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.
January 26, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bnewell (anonymous) says...
Oh my gosh, what a loss!! My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers for his family. What a wonderful guy!
January 26, 2010 at 2:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bouncer (anonymous) says...
My thoughts are with Janice and the family. Jag will be missed. He was awesome.
January 26, 2010 at 5:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
neighbor (anonymous) says...
My sympathy to Janice and the family, Rich was neat guy.
January 26, 2010 at 9:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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January 27, 2010 at 7:28 a.m. ( permalink )
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January 27, 2010 at 8:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
RodneyWilliams (anonymous) says...
Rich you will be missed by so many. Thank you for your service to our country and community. My prayers go to you and your family.
January 27, 2010 at 8:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sjbrinkman (anonymous) says...
I knew Rich as a young man when I grew up in Emporia. He always influenced me in a good way and I really admired him. Although I haven't seen him in several years, I am really sad about his passing.
January 27, 2010 at 7:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )