Update on Barbara Bachman and the U.S. Men's Team

USOC August 09, 2008

Courtesy of the USOC

Update on the condition of Mrs. Barbara Bachman and the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team

Mrs. Barbara Bachman suffered multiple lacerations and stab wounds in the attack yesterday.

After undergoing approximately eight hours of surgery yesterday afternoon and evening, she is in critical but stable condition at a Beijing hospital.  Family members, including her daughter Elisabeth Bachman McCutcheon and son-in-law Hugh McCutcheon, are with her.

Hugh will not be on the bench today for the U.S. Men's Volleyball Team’s opening game versus Venezuela. Assistant coach Ron Larsen will serve as interim head coach for the team.

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  1. On August 09, 2008 Diana Jones wrote

    You and your family, team and country is in our prayers. May the Lord give you strength to bear this pain and trials at this time. Diana, SC, USA

  2. On August 09, 2008 Michael Weaver-Lane wrote

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this terrible tragedy. May you find the strength to go on, because one day you will see your loved one again. This life we have on earth is only a short time compared to the eternity we will all one day see. My your faith carry you through this tough time. The volleyball community is mourning your lost also with you.

  3. On August 10, 2008 Juliet Moore wrote

    The staff of USA Weightlifting are so very sorry to learn of this terrible tragedy. What an indescribably awful thing. Our heartfelt condolances and prayers are being sent to the entire family.

  4. On August 10, 2008 Shari Boyd wrote

    My prayers are with all the families involved. The Bachmans, McCutcheons as well as the University and USA teams ~ One thing sports does is create very close extended families. May you all find strength in each other to get through this tragedy. To the men's team I say - lean on each other and take control of your destiny. Grab the Gold! Half a world a way ~ God Bless you all...

  5. On August 10, 2008 TED G. GARCIA wrote

    Coach Hugh McCutcheon and family, Please accept our sincerest hearthfelt condolences to you and your wife Elizabeth during this most distressing time. The entire volleyball community which has seen you weekly in preperation for the 2008 Olympic's is praying for a speedy and successful recovery for Mrs. Barbara Bachman. May God bless our men's and women's USA VOLLEYBALL TEAMS and keep them safe as they "GO FOR THE GOLD". Our prayer's are also for Assistant Coach Ron Larsen who will serve as Interim Head Coach during your absence. Ted G.Garcia, Senior Men's Teams Anaheim Sports Center

  6. On August 10, 2008 Jose Perez wrote

    Dear friend Hugh.Received our condolence for you and your family. We have your family in our prays.Angel and qur family are with you. God bless you.

  7. On August 11, 2008 Ann Shaleialohalani wrote

    Hoping for speedy recovery

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