I am posting another entry in honor of Hector's Olympic moment from 2002. I don't have all the details but he entered a contest from Coca-Cola to have a chance to run with the torch and he won a spot! He was notified of the time and location where the runners were shuttled. Of course the area he carried the torch was a questionable are of Los Angeles but it was great. I arrived with about 10 family members and friends to cheer him on. Beforehand, there was great fanfare from the media and sponsers (Coca-Cola and Chevrolet) and suddenly he was running by us. We were desperately trying to take his picture and running after him. Hector later said that the torch was behind schedule so the officials wouldn't let him stop. I was really proud of him and he looked great.
Hector was given the chance to purchase his torch and other merchandise. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to have the torch so we bought it and it came with an engraved holder. We also have pins, a plaque and T-shirts. He was supplied with the uniform (warm-up suit) which he got to keep; it's a nice design with some gloves and hat.
I'm sure this is one of the highlights that will stand out in Hector's life.
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