Updated: Andy Bryant Passes

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Published: January 25, 2009 11:28 pm EST

Former President and Chief Operating Officer of Horse Racing Alberta Andy Bryant lost his courageous battle to cancer on Saturday, January 24

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Funeral arrangements will take place on Wednesday, January 28th at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 1307-14th Street S.W., Calgary, Alta.

Bryant took leave of his position with HRA in May 2008 after being diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus.

A trust fund has been established for Andy's son Sean and daughter Tessa. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Andy's wife Terrie, and all their family. Trot Insider will post additional information as it becomes available.

Please join SC in offering our condolences to the family and friends of Andy Bryant.

The Calgary Herald has today published an obituary for Bryant, which can be viewed by clicking here.

(HRA)

Comments

I know Andy is a lot more comfortable where he is now but it is so tough for the family. May God bless the family as all things happen for a reason, sometimes it is hard to figure out "WHY"????

I would like to extend my condolences to Andy's wife & family.A young man who has left his mark on the industry & a fellow who I enjoyed working with several years ago.May you rest in peace,Andy.

On behalf of the BC horse racing industry, I want extend our condolences to Andy's family. It was always a pleasure to work with Andy, and his contributions to the Canadian horse racing industry will be missed.

On behalf of the Ontario Racing Commission and the horseracing community in Ontario, our condolences to Andy Bryant's family.

Canadian horseracing has lost an extremely bright and dedicated individual. We are less for his loss, but grateful for his contribution to the industry.

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