Fred A. ARNOLD

Fred and Mandy were like the grandparents I really never had. They were always there for us! Fred was a great man!

The SMILE on Fred's face gave it away. He was GOOD at what he did and ENJOYED every minute of it. The GREAT ones seem to be this way. There never will be anyone BETTER.

Laissez les bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!) Thanks Fred.

Steve Morris
Santa Barbara Beach Vault

Steve Morris
Santa Barbara Beach Vault

Fred, both you and Madeleine have been the second parents to all pole vaulters for many years, and we all feel privileged to have had you in our lives. You were the ultimate officiating team, making our event a real pleasure to be involved in. We truly have missed Madeleine, and now that you have gone to be with her, you both will remain in our hearts forever.

Ron Morris
Pole Vault Veteran
Rome ‘60

Hey Fred ,
We miss you and Madeline. You made a difference and enriched many lives young and old. I am very proud and fortunate our son Chris reached a standard that on several occasions you officiated at a couple of his meets. With you and Madeline in charge we always knew you would enforce the rules , the facility would be correct and everyone dealt with fairly.Above and beyond you always added to the experience for vaulters , their coaches friends and family. With humor and a...

My fellow-Tennessean, Fred, and Madeleine were, and are, inspiration for anyone who will read their story. They are perfect standard-bearers for the American Dream. Rest in peace, Fred. You made a difference in the lives of many people with your generosity, and you will be missed.

I'm so glad I got to know you and Madeleine for all those years. I'll miss you at the events, but I know one day our paths will meet again.

Fred,
We are all better people because we had the opportunity to know and love you and your wife. You and your wife were always a special part of any track and field competition... and that we will miss forever. The only consolation in your passing is that you will once again be reunited with your beloved Madeleine. Thanks for everything you have done for Mt. SAC and the Pole Vaulting Community. You and Madeleine will always have a special place in our hearts and you will never be...

Dear Fred,
I can still remeber the day in 1979, We were at a Junior Olympic Meet at MT. SAC College. My Son Doug thanked you for Offciating the Pole Vault. You came across the Track and looked up into the stands and said I want to meet the Parents of this Young Man who was gracious enough to say Thank You. Over the years We would see You and Madeline Offciating at Track Meets. In the 1990's when Schools across the Nation were starting the drop the Pole Vault and We developed a Strategy...