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PHOENIX, Arizona, December 31. OVER the past year, the swimming community has lost a lot of its members as they passed on. We take the time out to mourn each of their passings this final day of 2007. We ask that our readers also reflect on each of these missed people.<\/p>\n

We sincerely apologize if we missed anyone on this list as we look back at those people that have passed away in the sport this year. Please use Reaction Time<\/b> below to let us know who we are missing.<\/p>\n

Auburn Assistant Ralph Crocker Succumbs to Cancer January 14, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

Michigan Masters Legend Jewel Cooke Passes Away January 26, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

Bakersfield Swimming Supporter Dick Graves Passes Away January 26, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

Kenyon College Mourns Caleb Gottinger February 18, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

San Diego Masters Swimmer Bill Muter Passes Away March 1, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

Coach Jeno Tihanyi Passes Away March 7, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

Brazilian Olympian Maria Lenk Passes Away April 16, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Parcells Passes Away After Tampa Bay Marathon Swim April 23, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

ISHOF Gold Medallion Recipient Jim Moran, 88, Passes Away April 25, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

Southern Pacific Masters Swimmer Steve Schofield July 18, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

Aggies Lose Long-Time Supporter Bob Stallings After Officiating at Speedo Junior National Championships August 10, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n

German Open Water Swimming Coordinator Peter Lurz, 61 August 17, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n