Dave Herlocker (left) sits with Dave Cooley at the RRCA President's Meeting this February.

We are crushed to learn the sad news that WRRC's legendary Dave Herlocker has passed away. He epitomized what racing and running and the volunteers that make it all happen are all about. I have been running scores of races with the Westminster Road Runners for more than a dozen years and I have never yet been to a race where Dave was not omnipresent. It will certainly be a momentous challenge to find a dozen other helpful, cheerful club members to replace even a small piece of what Dave meant to the club and the running community. This all makes us so much more aware that "each day is a gift." Dave was still a vital, healthy man. We have not learned the cause of his demise yet but were told that he "was passed peacefully in his home" last night.

Dave was severely injured many years ago by a car accident. He never stopped being a part of running and racing. He not only volunteered at every race but he found time to race in them, after and sometimes before, the other racers (often with his canine companion Badie). Dave represented the Westminster Road Runners Club at all the official functions. At the President's Meeting, after the RRCA Challenge 10 Mile this year, Dave was there. Last Sunday at the Prediction 4 Mile, Dave was there. Dave was 67 years old. He will be greatly missed.

Fletcher Funeral Home in Westminster will be taking care of Dave's services.

Westminster Road Runners Club