At 7:55PM (BST) yesterday evening (July 11) my hand hit the sand on a French beach just South of Calais. We pushed off the coast of Dover at 7:15AM - thus totaling a swim of 12 hours and 40 minutes.
I am writing from Calais and have little time to go into details before we catch a train to southern France for some R&R; however, we hope to do so tonight as well as post some action photos.
I just want to let you know that the journey was successful and that we are all safe (but unbelievably sore!).
Thank you all for letting me barrow your gardian angels for a day - as it took an army of them to pull me through the tough times.
Viva la France!
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Congratulations,John, first for the fortitude to do the swim, and then on the determination, concentration, and ability to get it done. That was a big accomplishment. Yes, I sent my guardian angel with you. You must have a great coach as well. We are proud of both of you! Love you, Grandma and Grandpa H.
WAY TO GO!!!!!! Congratulations!
Mom and Dad are here and we all had to check your blog first thing this morning....CONGRATULATIONS!
laura, matt, jon, mary, and boys
Hey John,
you did it !!! wow !!! amazing feat!!! and seems like you made it in record-breaking short time.
wow, now when u come back you will be 'The Legend who Conquered the Channel' for us :)
PS: our angels said John is too good to need our help :)
Dear John and Thomas, we are all incredibly proud and happy. You were front page news in the Press Citizen. Much love, Lar and Sue
Hurrah! You did it! Of course, I had every faith you would make it all the way to France. All your hard work paid off--you've raised thousands of dollars as well as awareness for the health clinic and you get to add your name to the list of successful channel swimmers. Can't wait to hear all the gory details of the swim!!
love, kate
CONGRATS, BUDDY!
YEA!!!! Big hugs all around!!! John, amazing feat, and Thomas, you're definitely deserving of a gold star. If you're able to swim the English channel, you'll be able to accomplish anything in life with that same concentration and determination. Congrats!!!!
John and Thomas,
Tears of joy! We are so proud! You do so rock! We look forward to your stories.
Joie de vie! Enjoy the R & R!
Peace and love, from all of us in the IC Longfellow neighborhood Grant St green zone!
Congratulations, John and Thomas! What an inspirational journey! It has been great keeping up with your entries on your blog. I and am very impressed with your hard work and determination- what a great accomplishment!
Have a safe journey home!
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David, Erin and Gabe
John,
WOW! What an absolutely awesome accomplishment! Our thoughts and prayers were with you. You should be very proud. If you can do this, young man, you can do anything. The value of your stock just went up big time!
I am with your Grandpa JR. (who is also my favorite Uncle) up here in Sturgeon Bay on Lake Michigan fishing for salmon. He will bring some big fish home for the family fish fry...hopefully!
You and your brother enjoy France and all the good looking girls!
Much success on becoming a very good doctor!
Take care and enjoy some R & R!
Just "another John" in the Heineman and Muench Family,
John Muench
Congrats John on obtaining your goal. You and Thomas have a great time in France! See you in August.
--The Pettits
John and Thomas,
Congratulations! My girlfriend, Carolyn, and I watched "On a Clear Day" in your honor! (Film about swimming the channel, for those who haven't seen it)
Warm (and restful) wishes from our Nation's Capital!
- Ben Irey
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