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Valley of Flowers 1/2 Marathon 2008

Tym and family returned to the Valley of Flowers 1/2 Marathon as special guests and volunteers. We had a great time and it was a pleasure to meet everyone who was there last year and those who were not, but were just inspired by the story.

We would like to thank Harvey Wynne for setting up Tym and family with the opportunity to participate in some of the volunteer duties of the race. We had a great time helping out.

We were very glad to see John Steffens our hero and friend. He ran very well today, and he has already qualified for the Boston Marathon. Thanks John, and congratulations!

And thank you to everyone who gave us words of praise and encouragement, you made us all feel very welcome and loved.

UPDATE: Pictures!

Tym and Harvey Jeremy setting up finish line Tym near the accident scene

 We showed up, got our t-shirts, helped out,

and then visited the accident scene

Tym, Becca and pigs Jeremy in cage Jeremy, Becca and Tym

 Luckily we had time to checkout the mission.

We recommend it.

Tym, Becca, Jeremy and Jess  Tym handing out medals (first place) Tym handing out medals (second place)

 Our job was to hand out the finisher’s medals

John Steffens near finish  Tym presenting medal to John Finish Line

 John Steffens crossing the finish

Tym at awards ceremony  Tym giving 1st place award Tym giving first place award (2)

Tym and John Steffens Tym and John Steffens (2) Tym at awards ceremony

Tym was invited to give out the awards

Tym as local celebrity  BBQ Lunch - Yum!

Tym was a local celebrity to many.

A great BBQ lunch ended this year’s event.

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3 Responses to “Valley of Flowers 1/2 Marathon 2008”

  1. Alan Hunt Says:
    September 29th, 2008 at 10:53 am

    Tym: It was good to meet you, to see that you are feeling well, Saturday at the barbecue. Thanks for handing out the awards!
    Alan Hunt,
    Lompoc Valley Distance Club

  2. Keith and Debra Vaughn Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    This reply is better late than never, I guess! What a wonderful reception for you, Tym! We’re so glad you were able to be there and hand out award and meet such special people. You are truly blessed, dear brother!
    Joyfully,
    Debra and Keith Vaughn

  3. Dorretta Says:
    February 17th, 2009 at 10:14 am

    Hi, Tym & family,
    I don’t know if you all still check this site, but we still think of you and hope all is going well at college. Your Aerospace family hasn’t forgotten you and would love to hear from you and hear how you’re doing! :)

    Regards,
    Dorretta

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