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Who is Bo? |
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Bo Thompson, an energetic young man who was loved by all, departed this
life on August 25, 2005. To honor his memory, the D. H. Conley Cross
Country Team annually hosts the BO RUN Cross Country
Invitational at Boyd Lee Park. Runners from area high schools
come together and celebrate the life of this young man and the sport of
running. At D. H. Conley, Bo Thompson was a great writer, student, athlete and friend to many. He was an active member in Student Athletes for Sports Integrity (SASI), he challenged his friends to always be true to themselves and others. As a sophomore, he received the first SASI sportsmanship award given at D.H. Conley High School for his commitment to always hold the team above himself and always being there for others. His parents had instilled in him the importance of making every moment count, and Bo spent many hours volunteering his time at school, in his church, and in his community. He never backed away from his commitments or ran from a challenge. Bo Thompson played baseball, ran cross country, and worked as the sports editor for the school newspaper at D. H. Conley. He was a great student, a caring teammate, a true friend, and a role model for many. He never asked to be a role model but he was. He knew that God had given him a gift of being an influence on others and he chose to use that gift in great ways. Bo Thompson had written this message in his baseball cap “People may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do.” To him this was much more than just a nice saying; it was a way to live his life. -Special thanks to Coleman Bailey for sharing with us the story of Bo Thompson. The former XC coach at DH Conley, Coleman was Bo's coach, and has been instrumental over the years at keeping Bo's memory alive through efforts like the Bo Run. |
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