EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (February 3, 2017) – As many of
you have heard, the longtime Hall of Fame voice of the Meadowlands and director
of television, Sam McKee, suffered a major stroke on Thursday. He is out
of surgery, but still in critical condition at a New Jersey hospital.
There will be a challenging road ahead for his emotional and
physical recovery. Sam will most likely require months of physical
rehabilitation.
Many of us have had the privilege to work with Sam since he
first came to the Meadowlands in 1998. His knowledge, devotion and love for
harness racing is simply unmatched. Anytime he walks into a room, his energy
and excitement is infectious. Sam is a tireless worker and gives all of himself
to promote his beloved sport. There is no fan, horsemen, or even bettor that
has not felt goose bumps while listening to one of Sam’s signature “charging
hard” calls as the horses come storming down the Meadowlands stretch.
While Sam has touched and influenced countless people in the
industry, his character and reputation stand above all else. He is the most
kind, genuine person you could meet and is tremendously generous to all that
know him.
The McKee Family would like to invite everyone to continue
sharing their thoughts and prayers with Sam. A GoFund Me account has been
established to help his family during the long road to recovery. The medical
fund can be accessed via this link https://www.gofundme.com/sam-mckees-medical-fund.
While the family continues to appreciate the outpouring of
support from so many people, they ask that their privacy be respected during
these challenging times. More updates will be provided as necessary.
