Des Moines Register wrote:
“Here’s one example. I met a guy who passed away earlier this year. He had been to more than 50 Drake Relays. Maybe 60. With his son. With family members. I don’t know how serious he was with it, but his stepson reached out to me and asked if his ashes could be scattered in the long jump.
“Obviously not within our plans, but it certainly speaks volumes about what the Drake Relays mean to people and the emotion they feel for it.â€
Why wouldn't they agree to this? I'd be thrilled to do it if I was a meet director. What do you think?
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/drake-relays/2017/04/24/blake-boldon-drake-relays-director-worlds-best-track-meet/305934001/