A former local man has died after apparently being swept out to sea while swimming in Greece on July 8.
According to Apokoronas News, 55-year-old Matthew Gillard drowned while swimming in Dramia near Kavros in Apokoronas. According to eye witnesses the man tried to swim towards the beach, but was unable to do so, prevented by wind and currents.
The coastguard arrived on the scene after an emergency call and managed to pull the distressed man out of the water. He was then taken by ambulance to Rethymnon general, where he was certified dead.
Those who would like to make a donation to Janna Gillard and the couple’s two young sons, may do so one of two ways:
•Make a payment to her PayPal account which is through her email address: jannagillard@gmail.com
•Make a donation to her account at Liberty State Bank in Smithville; PO Box 400; Smithville, TN 37166; reference Matt & Janna Gillard donation.