Major Bowie

It is the 1979 Special Olympics at Allegany Community College (now Allegany College of Maryland.) Held each year, the Special Olympics are cosponsored by Wamba Caravan No. 89 Order of the Alhambra and the Greater Cumberland Jaycees. This photograph depicts Major L. "Buddy" Bowie (1957-1983), assisted by Jaycee Charlie Keller, on his way to a first place finish.