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Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 1:52 AM
Subject: LouAnna's Torch Carry
Hi folks,
As many of you know, the lovely LouAnna, my spouse of 21 years, completed
her Olympic Torch carry through an east Dallas neighborhood Wednesday,
finishing at about 545PM, central time. I drove her to her pickup point at
Royal and Preston at about 2PM, and she was due to be dropped at 346PM for her
leg of the carry, a distance of three blocks, or two tenths miles. She met
with several other torch carriers and support folks, including former Cowboys
quarterback Troy Aikmen. I left her there at 230 and proceeded to the area
she would carry in order to get a good parking spot, and find a vantage point
to take some photos, and get some video. At 330PM, an official drove through
and advised everyone that there was a delay, and the first leg of the carry
would not begin for about an hour. Although we were all dissapointed,
fortunately, it was not excessively cold, and the sun had been shining, so we
all waited around, chatted, and watched for the convoy to arrive. Finally, a
sweep vehicle appeared and advised they were on their way. There were
approximately 200 people lining the three block area where LouAnna would
carry, and among them were friends and neighbors, as well as aquaintances from
the Sports Car Club of America, of which both of us are members, and about 40
or so folks from LouAnna's employer, Verizon. For those who were not aware,
LouAnna was one of two emloyees of Verizon who were chosen to participate in
this momentous occasion. (Verizon employes more than 200,000, so this was
indeed an honor) LouAnna represented the Western Division of Verizon, and a
gentleman from Virginia represented the Eastern Division.
LouAnna stepped off the shuttle at her location, dressed smartly in the Salt
Lake City Olympic apparell she was given, stood at her receiving point, Torch
at the ready, and when the previous carrier arrived, he lit her torch, and she
began her journey to the next carrier station. I must say that she looked
positively radiant, smiling and waving to the crowd of cheering onlookers as
she proudly made her way toward her destination. As for me, best made plans
tend to go awry when we least expect them, as my new digital camera decided to
fail with the very first attempt to photograph her as her torch was being lit.
Fortunately, my brother in law was in attendance, and I advised him he would
have to get the photos, and I would try and get some video. Keep in mind that
one of LouAnna's fears during this most important stroll would be that 1) her
arm would tire and she would lower the torch, possibly catching her hair on
fire, 2) she would tire too quickly and have to have her support person finish
the carry to the next carrier, and 3) she would trip and drop the torch,
possibly extinguishing the flame in the process. But I'm here to tell you
that those fears were unwarranted, as she set a pace that caused me to have to
run, doubletime, to try and keep up, and shoot some decent video. Her brother
was running also, turning occasionally to snap a picture, then finding himself
behind her again. It was over so quickly that even she was surprised to see
the next carrier so quickly. Following the lighting of the next torch, her
leg of the carry was finished, and she was immediately surrounded by family,
friends and neighbors, and onlookers who were anxious to hear how it felt to
have an opportunity to participate in such an event. She posed with several
folks for photos, many of whom she had never met, including one toddler who
was thrust into her arms. This was truly an exciting moment for her, and one
she will remember for a lifetime. I want to especially thank Sharon Spies and
her son Austin, our neighbors a couple of doors east, Wally and Kris Strader,
LouAnna's brother and sister in law, and Sasha Lenz, my friend from SCCA, as
well as her friends from work who came out to cheer her on. Also, if you
would like a photo of LouAnna taken during her leg of the carry, I will be
happy to email one to you.
Phil Osborne ( that's Steve to many of you....8-) )
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