Comments on: NYC Marathon: Champion backwards runner cheers in Harlem

By: In Harlem, a backward marathon champ cheers the runners - Pavement Pieces

In Harlem, a backward marathon champ cheers the runners - Pavement Pieces — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:45:20 +0000

[…] has been coming as a spectator every year since 1981. He only missed 1983. The 2020 race was canceled due to the […]

By: Cynthia Walker

Cynthia Walker — Thu, 13 May 2021 06:31:52 +0000

My name is Cynthia Walker. I worked with Ernest in 1983 at a company “CHS Planning and Design.” Ernest was one of the most kindest, fun, loving, and giving persons you could ever know. If the world had more people like him, “what a wonderful world this would be.” I lost touch with Ernest and always wondered what happened to him. I remembered he was famous for running backwards, and that he was from Atlantic City NJ. When I found this article on the Internet and saw his picture, “oh what a happy feeling.” Ernest, if you read this, I would love to say hello. I never forgot your kindness. You can respond to my email address. A friend from the past, Cynthia

By: Hilary Bloomfield

Hilary Bloomfield — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 23:08:59 +0000

Earnest and I both resided, 2340 7th Avenue Harlem USA. We lived a life of history making. Earnest was one of the history makers. We are very proud of this incredible young man.

By: Gwendolyn Mason- Padgett

Gwendolyn Mason- Padgett — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:48:19 +0000

My husband Eugene and I had breakfast with Ernest on Oct 31, 2017, and he is now 74 and is still in great physical shape. He is thoughtful, kind, sensitive, and has some of the best “life sayings” you can imagine. He respects the life God has given him.

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:13:04 +0000

I met Ernest in person. He is a true gentleman and an inspiration for us all. I was a runner and a triathlete.
We share our “war” stories. He is a pleasure to talk to and
I am proud to call him “friend”

Robert

By: Flo

Flo — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:41:09 +0000

Hey Ernest. Congrats on all your accomplishments. We knew you were a shining star. Thanks for being such a fun and kind man. Flo and Sharon LS410

By: Nicole Moore

Nicole Moore — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:06:37 +0000

You are truly an inspiration! Was proud then and still proud of your accomplishment. Funny, you are still active and can physically outdo some peeps in my generation and younger, lol. Keep up the good health practices! Glad to be your neice!

By: Jua McSween-Ortiz

Jua McSween-Ortiz — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:08:12 +0000

You are a great inspiration in my life. May God bless &I keep you safe, healthy &happy running. Love, Jua