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Chapter 5, Page 53

Campaign: A Fireside Story of Harry Leary
Stable page identifier: FSHL-053
Chapter: 5 — The Standard
Source page: Open the original Lititz BMX page
Record blocks: 3
Capture components: 1
Archive status: Canonical source capture preserved

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Record block 1 — `FSHL-053-01`

Features a community post titled “Hi All,” which serves as a — recruitment and informational graphic to spread the word about the project. The graphic prominently features a large “Fireside” < Bm lifestyle image of a campfire at dusk by a lake with a canoe, acTayy alongside the group’s title: “The Unofficial Harry Leary Fireside i = Chat: Stories, Memories, and More.” ~ ams In the post, Kyle A. Huffman describes the project as a — “community driven open project” and provides a “Call to Action” oa g (=, £23] for members to invite friends or associates who can positively . ore . contribute to the collective knowledge base. He emphasizes a — . simple two-rule policy: “1) Be Cool” and “2) Add to the Harry Leary body of knowledge or associated BMX experience.” In the comments, Huffman reflects on the growth of the group, noting, “Look at the community we have built. We’ve come a long ways in a short time.” The community interaction for this post serves to archive the strategic growth and foundational rules of the Lititz BMX project. = Features a community post showcasing a Champion award plaque from the 2022 Illinois State Championship in Rockford, 3 ‘ia specifically for the Vintage BMX Flat Pedal Shootout. The i » graphic displays a large, marbled plaque with a central colorful hoe graphic of racers and the Rockford BMX logo.

Record block 2 — `FSHL-053-02`

Features a community post sharing the announcement of Harry =

Record block 3 — `FSHL-053-03`

S	In the post, Kyle A. Huffman titles the entry “Old guys rule?” and notes that this artifact has been donated to a collector interested in opening a museum in Rockford. He explains that the recipient met Harry at this specific race and got a picture with him,

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S	In the post, Kyle A. Huffman titles the entry “Old guys rule?” and notes that this artifact has been donated to a collector interested in opening a museum in Rockford. He explains that the recipient met Harry at this specific race and got a picture with him,

rma . inviting the new owner to share more about that day. In the

comments, Huffman asks the group, “Have you raced this?”, encouraging members to share their own experiences with the vintage shootout format. The community interaction for this post serves to archive the ongoing lifecycle of BMX memorabilia and the transition of artifacts into permanent museum collections. This record documents a modern “vintage” achievement

Features a community post sharing the announcement of Harry =

Leary’s passing from Planet BMX, titled with the sentiment: D Fae tpet a nt es 02g

“Harry will forever be remembered for his style, speed and 1 ah doo sc

determination.” The graphic displays the official tribute text, teenmen Fe ee

noting that Leary passed away on September 7, 2024, at age 65 Roeder Nevadayesrc

due to heat exhaustion in the Arizona desert, and highlights his Reinert nota

1986 induction into the BMX Hall of Fame. Sepicere neater

In the post, Kyle A. Huffman asks the community, “Do you Sauna

agree? Tell us why,” inviting members to reflect on the summary Sromeascnomms abe

of Leary’s legacy. In the comments, Josh Spencer Randall reacts —— .-

by stating he has two stories to share later and remarks that the ~

word “determination” should have a photo of Harry next to it in

the dictionary.

The community interaction for this post serves as a formal space

for mourning and honoring Leary’s lifelong dedication to the

sport. This record archives the industry-wide recognition of his

impact—spanning from 1974 to 2024—while capturing the

immediate emotional response from those who viewed his

relentless drive as his defining characteristic.

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