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Chapter 7, Page 83

Campaign: A Fireside Story of Harry Leary
Stable page identifier: FSHL-083
Chapter: 7 — More Than Racing
Source page: Open the original Lititz BMX page
Record blocks: 3
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Record block 1 — `FSHL-083-01`

Features a community post shared by Ken Pliska on February

Record block 2 — `FSHL-083-02`

Features a community post presenting a historical inquiry to the C } nl °

Record block 3 — `FSHL-083-03`

legend on what would have been his birthday. The sentiment is I ealy miss you onyour Sznday-— Hany Lean oe

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Features a community post shared by Ken Pliska on February

22, 2025. The graphic consists of a simple, heartfelt text-based

tribute: “I really miss you on your birthday….. Harry Leary!”

In the post, the community mourns the loss of the “Turbo” Ome

legend on what would have been his birthday. The sentiment is I ealy miss you onyour Sznday-— Hany Lean oe

echoed by community member Rob Merritt, who captures the =,

collective grief of the group with a poignant comment: “Ya it

sucks @ .” The exchange highlights the deep, personal void left

in the BMX world following Leary’s passing and the enduring

bond shared by those who raced with him, followed his career,

or worked to preserve his story.

The community interaction for this post serves to archive the

“Memorial” chapter of Leary’s legacy. This record documents the

transition of the group from a celebration of a living legend toa

space for collective remembrance. Features a community post where Kyle A. Huffman shares a heartfelt birthday tribute to Harry Leary on February 22, 2025:

9 Teme . “Happy Birthday Harry. Thank you for changing my life for the

sy tena ry gr yr ee og better even though we never met. I wish we could have.”

8 0 Lo In the post, the community responds with warmth and validation “= 0 for Huffman’s work as an archivist. Group expert Greg Mathias ° oe emesis tara reassures him, noting, “I’m sure Harry would have been thrilled an * o to meet you too - his legacy lives on through people like you!

&” Longtime community member Dottie Ellis-Merki adds a personal touch, confirming that Leary “would have enjoyed meeting you and treated you like you’d been friends forever.” The community interaction for this post serves to archive the “Living Legacy” chapter of Leary’s story. This record documents the profound connection between the legend’s surviving inner circle.

Features a community post presenting a historical inquiry to the C } nl °

group: “What years did Harry suffer season ending injuries? ‘nee

What happened?” The graphic features a flickering campfire in a ‘id

wooded setting, a visual signature often used to invite & ,

storytelling and deep-dive discussions within the community. wo. € wi

In the post, Kyle A. Huffman seeks to document the physical toll - oat = a

of a professional career that spanned decades. By bad ¢ “4 4 3

crowdsourcing these specific details, he aims to capture the Pak As

resilience required for Harry Leary to repeatedly return to the top - 71 pr ¥% 4 % .

of the sport. The query encourages those who were on the track -

or in the pits to share firsthand accounts of the crashes and

recoveries that are often left out of the highlight reels.

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