The end of an inspiring journey
Dear Editor,
A life lived nobly and with national pride on the track. A Morgan State University alumnus, who studied and learnt lessons of commitment, resilience, and excellence which he exemplified in his golden exploits at the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games and preceding Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. A Jamaican who understood the value of legacy creation in sport as a critical element of nation-building.
Olympian George Rhoden has bequeathed, generously, to the athletic world a script that we can become what we will ourselves to be and that in any endeavour our footprints will blueprint the length and greatness of our stride.
My heartfelt regrets to his family who mourn his passing amidst a celebration of a life characterised by values in sport and a pilgrimage on the track, the end of which will continue to inspire the beginning of many a youth journey by.
Christopher Samuda
President, Jamaica Olympic Association
