(Forwarded by Bobby Braile @ NYK)
The chiropractic profession has lost an icon, and I have lost a dear friend.
Fred H. Barge DC, PhC died Wednesday morning July 2, 2003 at his home in
LaCrosse Wisconsin. As of this newsletter the family has chosen to hold a
private service for the family. Fred suffered a sudden heart attack Wednesday
morning and died quickly.
Fred, a second generation chiropractor, was the 9th president of the ICA, a
world renowned speaker in chiropractic, and he was a dear friend of mine. We
affectionately referred to each other by the presidential numbers we both held
in ICA. I would often get a phone call that started with “Greetings number 11,”
to which I replied, “Greetings number nine.” As I write this initial report, I
can recall countless “Bargisms” as we called them, where his wit and delivery of
philosophy of chiropractic and life itself would amaze us and humor us at the
same time.
Over the coming days you will no doubt read much about the life of Fred Barge.
He has, and will always have a profound effect on our profession and on many of
us who he has touched. Fred was one of those rare individuals who always
seemed “up”. It was great to work with him, and it was great to socialize with
him. We spent much time together over the years and tipped back more than just a
few “libations”.
The chiropractic profession is much better having had a Fred Barge. The world
is much better having had a Fred Barge. And my own life is much better having
known Fred Barge.
I will miss you my friend, and will end this as you would have, “Enuf Said.
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