A major builder in the Canadian amateur sports world passed away on August 3. Gene Sutton was a high school teacher in Hamilton Ontario for 32 years who subsequently taught sport and recreation at Hamilton's Mohawk College and somehow found time to be Team Canada's chef de mission at the 2003 Pan-American Games, was a member of Gymnastics Canada board of directors for 21 years and a member of the Canadian Olympic (Association) Committee for over a decade.
Described by a friend, in the Globe and Mail's August 25 obituary, as a "champion of athletes, a big cheerleader", Ms. Sutton was quoted as follows in the speech she made when named a member of the Wall of Distinction for the City of Hamilton:
"Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out shouting, What a ride!"
Inspirational words for masters speed skaters from an inspirational woman.
Described by a friend, in the Globe and Mail's August 25 obituary, as a "champion of athletes, a big cheerleader", Ms. Sutton was quoted as follows in the speech she made when named a member of the Wall of Distinction for the City of Hamilton:
"Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out shouting, What a ride!"
Inspirational words for masters speed skaters from an inspirational woman.
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