Brian Harman used his RSM Basic press convention to lift consciousness and ask for prayers for a girl who tried to avoid wasting his son.
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Brian Harman talked concerning the compulsory stuff — his season, his time without work, the PGA Tour’s latest modifications and extra — however a very powerful matter he broached on the RSM Basic on Tuesday got here on the finish of his press convention.
Harmon defined he needed to the touch on a private scenario that’s been consuming a lot of his thoughts for the higher a part of the final month and that he needed to make use of his platform to thank — and pray — for individuals who want it proper now.
Harman stated when he was in China final month, his spouse and children went to Ponte Vedra Seashore, Fla., for trip. Harmon’s 6-year-old son was bodyboarding within the ocean when he was ripped out to sea by a robust present. Cathy Dowdy, a household buddy who was additionally on the journey — “we name them household associates, however they’re household,” Harmon stated — went within the water to assist however couldn’t get to him.
One other man, Crane Cantrell, noticed they have been each in hassle, jumped into the water and retrieved them. He introduced them again to shore, however Dowdy was injured whereas she was within the water. Harmon stated she’s been in a coma for practically six weeks.
“Clearly our world down right here was type of turned on its head,” Harmon stated. “, I don’t actually know what I needed to type of say apart from I needed to make use of no matter platform I’ve to convey consciousness to what Cathy did, what Crane did. They disregarded theirselves, went into the water, saved my son and the way do you thank folks like that? I don’t know apart from to simply say what you suppose. I believe that bravery and doing one thing like that for individuals who aren’t your blood is simply essentially the most lovely factor you are able to do on this life.
“So Cathy’s nonetheless harm actual unhealthy … we’re fascinated about her,” Harmon continued. “The outpouring of assist we’ve gotten from Glynn County and St. Simons group is one other one of the vital touching issues I’ve ever skilled. And for all we’ve been via and for the way horrible it’s been for Mike and Christina and Nicole, they’re household for us and we’re with ’em until the top and I respect everyone that’s helped us out via all this. , prayers for Cathy.”
A GoFundMe has been arrange for Dowdy. As of Tuesday it has raised over $70,000. You possibly can donate right here.
