Many Have already heard but I think it should still be said. Yesterday a 65 year old woman was driving a van and for some reason she crossed completely over the white line. In doing so she hit and caused the death of Monticello's very own Phillip Gregory LaVallee. Phil Graduated with me last year and he was one of the most amazing athletes I have ever seen or had the chance to know.
He said once, in an interview that one thing he thought would be kind of cool to do before he passed was to win our hometowns 5K. Earlier this summer Phil did just that! He even set a record for fastest time! I remember seeing him there and thinking, "holy cow he's amazing". My mother and I were excited that someone from Monticello had won this year and she remembers seeing him jogging back after finishing while she was still running. She also thought that he was amazing.
Best wishes to Phil's family, goodness knows how hard it is to lose someone. especially someone who was so young and full of promise.
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Thank You,
Haleigh
