Douglas Speck

For some unknown reason I stumbled across this article and extend my sympathy.

I met Doug when we were both very young children, his father and my mother were brother and sister and grew up in Maddock North Dakota.

Dear Family,
I was never able to keep in close touch with Doug after College. What a great guy! He was always at meets reporting and taking photos. I will miss him. Friend and former teamate, Dennis Dickey. Class of 1968. Cal Poly, Pomona.

Dear Paul and Kerri,
Matt and I were saddened by the news of Doug's death. He was an icon at Arcadia High School; a lovely article was published in this month's Pow Wow. He will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,

Berni & Matt Fornaciari
(Matt 2006 AHS, 2010 Brown University)

I've thought about Coach Speck over the many years and what he had taught me about life. I still remember that last race as I was storming for the finish line... the excitement in his eyes that I was so far out in front. Wish I had a copy of the movie film he took back in the '70s. My accomplishment that day was because of him. My thoughts go to his family... Coach Specks memories will live on!

Kerri and family -We are so sorry about the loss of your dad. What a wonderful tribute this article was to him! God bless and keep you all.
Lynn and Carl Colley
Glendora, CA

My Dougy is with the angels now. What I wouldn't give to have just one more day with him...

I was shocked to learn about Doug's untimely death. I had lost touch with him in the past few years as I dealt with my health problems and went to less cross country and track and field meets. I have known few people who had such passion about running and more importantly, love for the people, especially young runners who came to know him. A true track nut, he also spoke lovingly about his children. Often speaking about how proud he was of them.
When it came to the sport he loved, I...

My Thoughts and Prayers Are with the "Speck" and "Brown" families at this time of loss. I am "Honored" to have had Doug in my life for 14 years,and to have call him my "Brother-in-Law" Rest In Peace Brother..Unitl We Meet Again.. You Were Loved By Many, Me Included ! Linda Brown Love

Doug wrote me when I had my health problems and he was going through his..."we do what we can - all those years involved and around sports hopefully gave us a competitive spirit and view on the positive!!!!
hang in there"

What an Inspiration he was!....he will be truly missed. My condolences to Leslie and his family.