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Show Memorial Trophy case to high school r - - - - : .... - - - , pgiiiiiiiii m 'mmmmimimmmmsA X ' 1 & t' ' ', Forrest Loader Memorial Trophy Case was presented at the Christmas Christ-mas Assembly to the Pleasant Grove High School. The case will house school records and trophies. The trophy case was partially donated by the class of 1983 with Chris Kitchen as president, and an anonymous contributor. Forrest Loader, a graduate of Pleasant Grove High School, loved life and, above all, his family. He was a friend of all people, especially the young. His life was dedicated to service and he was willing to pay the price to become a good athlete by keeping his body in the best possible condition. con-dition. He met and talked to three great track stars: Gregory Rice and Glenn Cunningham (who had set mile run records), and the Olympic great, Jessie Owens. After reading about Glenn Cunningham's Cun-ningham's struggle to overcome serious burns on his legs sustained in a schoolhouse fire and to go on to become the world's fastest mile runner, he wrote a letter to him and received a reply. Forrest held the mile run record in the Alpine School District for 21 years (1939-1961). His high school career included captain of the track team, mile runner, anchorman in the medley relay, captain of the football team and quarterback. He later played semi-professional baseball. Forrest helped bring American Legion baseball to Pleasant Grove and coached many teams. He spent many hours with young men in scouting and served as Stake Young Men's basketball director in the LDS Church. At the age of 40 he was afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis and spent many hours in a wheelchair. His courage and determination to win stayed with him. Forrest Loader, once a fleet-footed athlete at Pleasa; Grove High School, will be remembered through; memorial trophy case presented to the school recently; his honor. Hill HIWIIlliiii To keep in touch with those he knew, he called and talked to them on their birthdays for many years. He memorized several thousand birthdays. He was loved and honored by many who visited him even when he was no longer able to leave his home. His wife, Virginia, cared for him to the end. He died at the age of 61 after a courageous battle of 20 years. He was the son of Nathaniel and Retta Loader. - w |
