In two weeks, several members of my family will travel to South Dakota to celebrate my brother's life. Varick's ashes will be dispersed at the Sitting Bull Camp on the Grand River during the Lakota's Sun Dance ceremony.

It wasn't until Varick's death did I know that Tommy Smith and John Carlos were two of my brother's heros. I never had a chance to share with Varick that Gillian and I met Tommy and John four years ago this week at the Track and Field Olympic Team Trials in Sacramento.

Varick, here's a salute to you from your heros!

We love you. Rest in peace

Pierre Cutler & Gillian Parrillo