Bob Palmer, Portland, OR – 65 at time of event (2008)

Bob had returned from a three-day conference on the Oregon Coast, enjoying the sunsets and luxurious accommodations. He had completed his usual daily walk around Mt Tabor, an extinct volcano, with his camera, and was eagerly downloading the pictures into Photoshop on his computer when he fell off his chair, face first onto the kitchen floor. The floor was not kind to his face.

Like so many of his age group Bob does suffer from high blood pressure, and had done for many years without any adverse effects. Until that Tuesday evening in July.