Dear Susan, 
I was so lucky that I was able to meet your father. What a wonderful man. I know he will be missed dearly but you and all of your family and all of his friends and your friends. May he rest in peace and  may you find comfort in the beautiful memories that you two had together. I hope you find strength to Carry on and show him the strength, love, and talent that you have and share with many in his honor and in his memory. 
I love you,
Peggie

In 1979 Lester and I were hired to measure the 1932 Olympic Marathon course. The plan was to have an international woman's marathon on the original 26.2 mile Coliseum out and back course used in 1932. They wanted to encourage the 1984 L.A. Olympics to add the Woman's Marathon to the games. They wanted to show women can run a marathon. We found the original course was short! But we were able to get the course with the correct distance certified by the AAU. The women's marathon was a success. The woman who won the 1984 Olympics ran a 2:25 marathon beating the men's winning time in 1932 by 5 minutes.

Oh Susan, I am so sorry to hear this…What a wonderful life and a wonderful dad!  I remember your dad and mom always coming to  Sierra concerts and the wonderful photos he took….plus you and he went on some amazing adventures together!  What a true blessing that he was with you and your family for such a long time.  Many prayers to you and yours my friend.
Janet

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Lester Winfield Tory

March 12, 1926 – May 16, 2024

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