Luke Kruytbosch dies

[Alan07]

Don Erk of the Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office said the cause of death appeared natural, likely coronary related.

Kruytbosch, 45, had told friends during Sunday's races at Ellis Park that he wasn't feeling well.
http://www.courierpress.com/news/200...uytbosch-dies/

[ALostTexan]

Very, very sad news.

[brianwspencer]

That's awful news. rip.

[Immanuel Kant]

What an absolute shame! A distinctive baritone, clear and concise.

RIP

[Rudeboyelvis]

Wow. Terrible news. RIP

[dellinger63]

OMG WTF this guy was awesome....and probably would appreciate a toast in his honor. Came to Arlington a couple times and dear friend of Billy Downes Jr. Unbelievable. So sad for family and friends.... WAY TOO YOUNG!!!!!!!!


RIP Luke; prayers be w/you

[Stall Mucker]

"Running up the backside" for the last time. RIP

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Very sad

[saratoga chuck]

He called the race for my first win as an owner

RIP Luke

[herkhorse]

Very sad and way too young, one of my favorite racecallers. He will be missed.

[Mag]

It's hard to find a dead-nuts accurate race caller, and he was always very accurate. I'm dumbfounded and shocked at his way too early death. Condolences to all who knew him.

[booner]

Very, very sad day. RIP Luke. Condolenses to his family and friends.

I love the Kentucky Downs meet, and will sorely miss hearing, "Down the dip and around the bend they go....".

I really can't say anymore.

[Cannon Shell]

Luke was a good friend of mine for more than 20 years. He was a great guy, always upbeat, loved his job. Whenever I won a race or even occasionally when they were loading a horse of mine in the gate he would always say something that only he and I knew the meaning of and would have a laugh at afterwards. He always would tell me how great Ellis Park was and I used to tease him that the only reason that he liked it was it was always 100 degrees and gave him an excuse to drink more beer. The guy was just a great person. I already miss him.

[VOL JACK]

Luke was a very under-rated race caller. He had a very good sense of how the race was about unfold, like alwaays picking up Bo-rail getting thru on the fence.
We will really miss him in Sept at Ky Downs.
I remember him telling the story about the little girl that always sit down when he said '..... set down for the stretch drive.' LOL.

RIP big man.

[ninetoone]

Very sad news, I loved to hear his calls...RIP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJtkJMZj5k

[Danzig]

i am in shock. couldn't believe it when i saw the thread title--still can't believe it.

to his friends and family, my condolences.

he was a one of a kind caller, very distinctive voice. i always enjoyed listening to him.

[DaTruth]

A terrible loss for racing. He was a solid and reliable caller who never tried to be gimmicky with his calls.

[mclem0822]

Wow very sad news, a big loss for racing. Condolences to his family and friends. Still shocking, was just enjoying his calls on TVG yesterday, very, very sad.
RIP Luke, your voice will be missed.

[ArlJim78]

i'm in total shock. his signature sound was one of the real pleasures of this game for me. when i first found out that he was a relatively young guy, i remember thinking about how cool it was that he would be calling races for a long long time. how wrong i was. man he will be missed. i can't imagine a CD race without his calling out "and around the turn they go".
he had a terrific consistent and somewhat melodic cadence that really made each race seem exciting. really sad about this. RIP Luke K.

[Bogey]

Sad news, way too young.