Al Oerter is the only athlete to win the same Olympic event four times in a row setting Olympic records each time.  His Olympic accomplishments are legend enough but the man, Al Oerter, is remembered by family, friends and fans as a man of integrity, humility and kindness.  His simple human decency won the hearts of many.  He was the best at those things any of us can do; live life to the fullest and be the best you can be in any endeavor.  Al’s legacy will linger on for eternity.  He made a difference in the lives of others and what better way to be remembered than for the good of mankind.  At the end of the day, isn’t that what life is all about—it is the way we live and what we leave behind for our children and generations to come.  Al’s contribution and generosity to the Sport of Athletics will hardly ever be matched but it is an example to follow.