Event dedicated to Danny Stubblefield

Monday’s Rotary Relays began with a special ceremony memorializing one of the event’s biggest boosters.

Prior to the event, Rotary Club representative Neil Schultz dedicated the 2008 Relays to the memory of Danny Stubblefield, who passed away earlier this year, and presented a memorial plaque to Danny’s mother, Barbara.

‘The Rotary Relays of 2008 are being held in memory of Danny Stubblefield, and are being dedicated to the memory of Warren County’s most dedicated and successful runner,’ Schultz said during his presentation.

‘Danny always gave his best effort, and he delighted in all those who ran with him giving their best effort as well. That’s the definition of true sportsmanship, and it’s a lesson these young people running here today ‘ and all of us ‘ can benefit from learning.’

Stubblefield, who gained statewide recognition as a long-distance runner, was well known locally for dominating the annual Stars and Stripes Fun Run on July 4 downtown for many years. His running career also included a gold medal in the men’s 5,000 at the 1992 Tennessee Sportsfest, as well as wins in the Franklin Classic 10K and many other events.

Stubblefield passed away on Jan. 16 at the age of 38.