Terrance Herrington Track Dedication

–OFFICIAL REMARKS–

Terrance Herrington Track Dedication

Byerly Park, Hartsville, South Carolina

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift. – Steve Prefontaine

Today we are here to honor one of Hartsville’s own.  An Olympian, and most importantly a Red Fox.  We are here to celebrate and respect the achievements of a man built by God, and his determination to push his limits beyond that of most human beings.

Terrance Herrington has accomplished something that we here today could not.  He has a gift, and a few standing records to prove it.  But his gift is not that he can run faster and longer than most.  His gift is not reflected on the banners hanging in the gymnasium or up at Clemson.  His gift begins at the moment he broke the record, not before.

His gift is what he chooses to do from this moment forward.  His gift is how he will inspire the next generation to push harder than the last.

Mr. Herrington, we are so proud of you, and our city is proud to call you a Hartsvillian.