Slot racer Steve McBride needs our prayers. Steve has been in the hospital for over a week with heart problems. I spoke with him this morning early and he thought he might get to go home in a few days.
This afternoon Bill Bowers tried to call him and his wife answered the phone saying that Steve was not doing good and could not talk. Please remember Steve in your prayers for his recovery.
I will see him Friday and post whatever information is available.
Steve McBride, 1955-2013
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, Sep 11 2013 02:42 PM
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Posted 11 September 2013 - 02:42 PM
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Posted 11 September 2013 - 05:02 PM
Hope every thing is alright.
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Posted 11 September 2013 - 05:08 PM
Best wishes to Steve on a full recovery.
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Posted 11 September 2013 - 05:30 PM
You're on our prayer list, Steve!!
Get well and God Bless you and your family!!
Get well and God Bless you and your family!!
She's real fine, my 409!!!
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Posted 11 September 2013 - 06:13 PM
Hope things go well.
Regards-----------Jack
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Posted 11 September 2013 - 08:52 PM
McBride is a real nice guy. I pray they can fix him up. 
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Posted 11 September 2013 - 11:16 PM
Steve is in our prayers. Best wishes on a speedy recovery.
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Posted 12 September 2013 - 08:08 AM
Sorry to hear about this, We'll be praying for Steve!
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Posted 12 September 2013 - 01:56 PM
My best wishes go out to Steve and his family. He is a great person who loves to have fun.
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Posted 13 September 2013 - 01:41 AM
Oh my God, I hate to hear this. Steve is an incredible guy and super fun to be around. He and his family are in my prayers.
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Please! This is supposed to be a happy occasion.
Let's not bicker and argue over who killed who.
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Posted 13 September 2013 - 07:41 AM
He's sure in my prayers. God does amazing things through doctors.
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Posted 13 September 2013 - 07:41 AM
Visited with Steve this morning. He seems to be doing better. Still gets short of breath easily.
The plan is for another arteriorgram today or tomorrow. Still some concern about his kidneys. The medication has gotten rid of most of the excess fluid on his lungs. He was breathing without oxygen this morning.
Everyone keep praying for him.
The plan is for another arteriorgram today or tomorrow. Still some concern about his kidneys. The medication has gotten rid of most of the excess fluid on his lungs. He was breathing without oxygen this morning.
Everyone keep praying for him.
Bobby Robinson RN, BMTCN
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Posted 13 September 2013 - 09:53 AM
He was breathing without oxygen this morning.
That's great to hear.
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Posted 16 September 2013 - 01:50 PM
Steve was released and is back home. Still weak but doing much better. The arteriorgram was delayed until next week to see how much damage was done to his heart.
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Posted 16 September 2013 - 02:00 PM
It's good to hear he's doing well enough to be sent home.
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Posted 16 September 2013 - 02:04 PM
Thanks for keeping us updated on Steve's condition, Bobby.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 06:21 AM
Found out late last night that Steve McBride passed away early yesterday morning. Please remember his wife and family in your prayers.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 06:34 AM
I hate to hear that, Bobby. Thanks for letting everyone know.
Steve was a fun guy to hang with and a very good racer. I'll miss him.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 06:54 AM
My condolences.
RIP, Steve.
RIP, Steve.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 07:02 AM
My condolences as well.
Rest in peace, Steve.
Rest in peace, Steve.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 10:32 AM
What sad news.
Steve was a great guy to talk to on the phone.
May he rest in peace.
Steve was a great guy to talk to on the phone.
May he rest in peace.
Mike Swiss
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 11:00 AM
I traveled to many races with Steve. He was a hard-working competitor, always full of life.
Steve would bring flowers to my 90-year-old mother; she called him her other son. He will be missed by so many people.
RIP, Steve...
billbowers...
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 03:56 PM
Really sad news. Steve was one of my all-time favorite people in the slot racing world. Just a great all-around guy. I'll miss him, in fact I already do.
Rest in Peace, Steve.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 04:39 PM
Sorry to hear this. Sounds like he was a great guy and will be missed.
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