Children of former Coors pro killed in Christmas fire

Former Coors Light pro Chris Bailey and his wife, Deanna, suffered a tragic loss over the holidays when their two children were killed in a Christmas Day fire at their grandparents’ home in Kentucky.

According to news reports, the couple’s two children – Solon, 12, and William, 10 – died of smoke inhalation in a fire that broke out during the family’s visit to Chris Bailey’s parents’ home in Glenview, near Louisville, Kentucky.

Bailey, who competed at the Coors Classic and was member of the ADR-Coors Light team at the 1989 Giro d’Italia, operates a food company in Barre Town, Vermont.

The fire destroyed the home of Irving and Cathy Bailey and rescuers were unable to reach the two children before the roof collapsed. Three firefighters suffered minor injuries during the rescue effort.

The family held a memorial service in Kentucky on December 29, and asked that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in honor of Solon and Liam to: The Beauregard Foundation: Solon and Liam Fund, c/o Chrysalis Ventures, 101 S. 5th St., Suite 1650, Louisville, KY 40202. The contributions will be used to support children’s education programs.

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