Gordon Fiebig, My Friend
Last night I found out that my Muay Thai instructor, Gordon Fiebig, died while training at Black Trunks MMA on Wednesday night. Apparently, he was training and stated that he didn't feel well, and a few seconds later he just passed out. An autopsy was ran yesterday, I'm still not sure of the results.
This tragic event serves as a solemn reminder that anyone anywhere can go at anytime. From this point on, I will begin to value time more so than I have in the past, in remembrance of Gordon's life and for his love for Muay Thai.
Gordon was originally from Germany, but moved to the states sometime ago. He was roughly 6'4", and was the prime example of a what a true athlete should be. He worked out constantly; sometimes I contemplated whether he was man or machine. He loved Muay Thai very much; I remember having a conversation with him a while ago about it. He said, in a very rough, Germanic accent "Man, I love this Muay Thai, I can't imagine doing anything else." Aside from his intimidating exterior, he was a very kind individual. His instruction perfectly resembled the concept of 'tough-love'; he was a one of a kind instructor. I will miss him, just as I'm sure everyone that ever met him will as well.
R.I.P. Gordon, we'll miss you.
This tragic event serves as a solemn reminder that anyone anywhere can go at anytime. From this point on, I will begin to value time more so than I have in the past, in remembrance of Gordon's life and for his love for Muay Thai.
Gordon was originally from Germany, but moved to the states sometime ago. He was roughly 6'4", and was the prime example of a what a true athlete should be. He worked out constantly; sometimes I contemplated whether he was man or machine. He loved Muay Thai very much; I remember having a conversation with him a while ago about it. He said, in a very rough, Germanic accent "Man, I love this Muay Thai, I can't imagine doing anything else." Aside from his intimidating exterior, he was a very kind individual. His instruction perfectly resembled the concept of 'tough-love'; he was a one of a kind instructor. I will miss him, just as I'm sure everyone that ever met him will as well.
R.I.P. Gordon, we'll miss you.