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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 11, 2007
Contact: Charles K. Steitz
Public Affairs Officer
Communications Specialist
Telephone DSN: 644-5657

 

Kadena HS Student to participate in Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China, from October 2-11

 

TORII STATION, Okinawa, Japan – Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director for DoDDSPacific/ DDESS-Guam recognized DJ Larmarr for his outstanding dedication, loyalty, and commitment to Special Olympics. Lamarr a Kadena High School student is the only athlete from Okinawa and the second American to compete on a Japanese Team. The opening ceremonies are scheduled to begin with more than 7,500 athletes and 40,000 volunteers, representing 165 countries. 

Lamarr has been participating in Special Olympics for several years focusing on basketball and bowling. Two years ago Special Olympics Nippon held a bowling clinic on Okinawa to determine the level of interest in developing bowling as a competitive sport. Professional coaches observed Lamarr as he came close to bowling a perfect game. Lamarr along with four other teammates, went on to the national games in Kumamoto, Japan where he was selected to represent Japan in the Summer World Games.

DJ’s mother Diane Lamarr explained that Special Olympics transcends geographic and political boundaries. “He has used his athletic gifts to accomplish feats that we never would have thought possible. Our son says, "I'm going to win"....such are his feelings of self-worth and confidence. We have been awed continually by the spirit of the Special Olympics that permeates Okinawa, Japan, and the United States. This "can do" spirit has given us high hopes for our son's future.” 

“We are thrilled by his success and credit should be given to his parents along with the amazing volunteers on Okinawa. Without the continued support from the military and organizations like the American Women's Welfare Association, this Disneylike story would have never come true. To the incredible teachers and staff at Kadena High School, thank you. To DJ, you are my hero. The athletes of Special Olympics are not sufferers of a disability but rather role models of acceptance and hope,” said Bresell.


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