A Life of Gratitude: St. George Celebrates
DEBBIE ZOCKOLL
She had a smile that could vanquish the surliest of clouds, enthusiasm that was contagious, positivity that seemingly knew no bounds despite being severely tested, and physical achievements that defied description. Debbie Zockoll was an icon, plain and simple. And those of us fortunate enough to have called her a friend were devastated in March when she passed away. That she won’t be at the starting line of this year’s 45th annual St. George Marathon…well, it’s just wrong. Debbie hoped it would have been her 300th race of the grueling 26.2-mile distance.
Shortly before her passing, I had the honor of sitting down with Debbie to talk about her life, her plans for the upcoming race, and how her illness had changed both. True to form, her smile never wavered; never once did she express anything but optimism for the future. When the gun goes off on October 2, the community—runners and couch-potatoes alike—will be celebrating her life. There could be no more fitting acknowledgement. *******
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