Bob Mathias's guestbook

This morning (Sat May 18 2013) I caught "The Bob Mathias Story" on TCM. I had never heard of Mr. Mathias before. Incredibly inspiring story. Sadly, real athletes like Mr. Mathias are hard to come by these days as it's all about sex, money and drug scandals. So called "athletes" who can barely read or write, make millions per week, and are more famous for their tattoos and "bling bling" than for their athletic skills and humility. Rest in Peace Mr. Mathias.

Went for two years. Had my plain and silver cones for decades. 68 and 69 I think. Broke my first bone in the high jump pit.I remember so much of what happened those weeks constantly doing new things, first flip on the trampolines, first baton pass and counselor playing ragtime on the piano. It was great.

Outstanding memories of a few magical summers in the 70's. Special people, special place, a time to remember forever.
It is good to think back to all that was BMS camps.
Patrick "Savage" Quinn

Not sure if i have reached right place, but if i did my favorite teacher in my school years, Mr. Tom Ramage, way back in the 60's took us on a field trip (i believe)to Bob Mathias Camp, Bob or Tom if you should see this, please respond, would love to catch up with Mr. Ramage, Melonie Thomas, Robin Rogers and myself were so looking to get together, but missed out! Let's try again! Donna Willis

Watching the Summer Olympics and reliving my eight years at BMSGC in the 70's! Although I missed the TV airings, I feel like I know and appreciate the spirit of the Olympics as much as the competitors because of my time in that environment and the many people who touched my life at camp when I was so young. My appreciate for all events/activities and others from all backgrounds and cultures all come from my camp exposure! My parents recently passed away and they kept all my letters, photos, yearbooks and plaques! It is a great walk down memory lane when times were so joyous and carefree.

Now that I'm facing my 50th birthday, I still live by the Olympic Creed which was on the Lodge wall. It's not whether we win or lose but how we play the game. Behind my parents, my values and sense of being are a tribute to Bob Mathias and all who had a part in camp.

A deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for all involved! It was great seeing many names I recognized in this guest book.

GO GREEN!

I, like many of the others that have left heartfelt messages about Bob, was forever influenced by not only his greatness, but his amazinging ability to make you feel special. I attended BMSBC from '72 through '81 first as a Camper then as a Counselor, "Toadstool". I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I was to have met your grandfather on several occasions both at camp and the "slide presentations" held in many homes to promote the camps. My parents hosted one of the slide shows, in Redlands, and Bob was such a true gentleman. I have so many memories of camp and the lifelong friends made there. I was particularly interested in knowing how his niece, Lisa, and nephews, Eric and David are doing. I was always very fond of all three, (David and and I are about the same age) and Lisa played opposite me in the camp musical South Pacific! It was amazing reading all of the messages left, and to see names of counselors that were a huge part of my childhood, hey Bobo, Squiggy, Gland, Mowgli, Savage, Droopy! Would love to hear from all of you again. Thanks for the wonderful memories, Alex.
Fondly, Rick "Toadstool" Yarbrough

I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Mathias in Las Vegas when he was an invited guest at a corporate event. I have a picture of the great one and myself that I treasure. We chatted for about ten minutes and he was just a nice man. I treasure the photo to this day, and I am honored to have met and talked with him.....Great memories.

Greetings from Finland from someone who was born in Helsinki. I once talked to Bob in order to get the phone nr to Sim Iness. Bob was kind enough to help me and I phoned Sim afterwards to ask about his movies. I'm sorry both Sim and Bob are gone. They were great guys. They don't make them like this anymore, as the saying goes. I hope I'll be able to see Warlord of Crete soon, where Bob played Theseus.