Community Refuge Inspiration Make Your Path on The Trail A place of restoration. A center of well-being. A trail of freedom. A path to enhancement. You have stepped into the hallowed grounds of Houston¿s beloved Memorial Park. A place where anyone belongs . . . all that¿s required is a spirit of camaraderie and desire to improve oneself and the world around. Finding a trail so vital and so integrated with a community is a rarity, and that¿s just what Memorial Park is: a rarity, treasure, and pleasure for anyone who visits. Turn the pages and follow the many footsteps on the trail¿those of the fast, slow, old, and young¿and learn how one city¿s dedication to conserving its natural beauty and resources has changed countless lives, families, and organizations. Through others¿ perspectives, you will ¿find humor and appreciation for the diverse personalities who frequent the trail; ¿find the inspiration to overcome difficult situations; and ¿find the encouragement that anyone can be active. Follow the people of Memorial Park.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MAP INTRODUCTION Stories from the Trail BRANDON ADAME LUIS ARMENTEROS 1 DAN BLACK ROBERT BOUDWIN, A.K.A. CLUTCH ¿THE ROCKETS BEAR¿ PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH BOB BUNOZA WAYNE AND OLYA COHEN CHARLES CUPP MARY DAVIES MERRY DAVIS CARLO DEASON CRYSTAL HADNOTT ELVIRA HALL OTIS JOHNSON RODNEY JOHNSON CATHERINE KRUPPA CHRISTY LAN AL LAWRENCE MARI McCAIN XAVI McDUELL & BLACK GIRLS RUN! MARK MUCH TIM NECKAR CALUM NEFF FRANCISCO PEREZ JOHN PHILLIPS TOWNES PRESSLER ROBIN PROCTOR ARMY RANGER RESERVES J. NOLAN RENOBATO EZRA RICHARDS JAY ROBERTS SUZY SEELEY ROGER SEWARD JOSEPH R. SHANNON, JR. MAY SHEK & MICHAEL MILLER STATION 6, B SHIFT STAYVE THOMAS, A.K.A. ¿SLIM THUG¿ JACOB TONGE BERNIE TRETTA & ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL SEAN WADE WILBERT WILLIAMS, A.K.A. ¿WIND FORK¿ BOBBY YOUNCE STACY HOLDEN, ¿MY STORY¿