Heaven is a bit brighter with the gentle smile of Jim Nagel! Mr. Nagel was one of my first true influencers in distance running! Everything written in this article (thanks Marty and Dana) brought back so many wonderful memories! Those positive encouraging words and moments are a large factor in helping some of us head to the coaching ranks to encourage another generation of runners and young people! Thank you Mr. Nagel❤️ It was such a blessing when Mr. Nagel said yes to adding us girls to the Wheeling Cross Country FAMILY! It was a special time for girls to be recognized for working as hard as our “brothers” on the cross country team. The boys helped us become a stronger running pack and the FAMILY grew closer! Thank you again Mr. Nagel for the wonderful opportunity of learning so many life lessons through the hard work of cross country. Thank you to Darlene, Trisha, and Cory for sharing your husband and dad to help influence so many wonderful young lives over the years- we love you Mr. Nagel- rest in peace🙏
Thanks Gail for sharing your memories. It was great to learn how instrumental he was in getting girls cross country going at Wheeling, the MSL and the state and how much he did for you and the other girls who got the program started.
Thank you, Marty, for writing such a beautiful tribute! It’s meaningful for his family (as in his blood and athletes). Truly appreciate you.
Thanks Dana! I appreciate your time and willingness to share so much about what he meant to you and to so many others.
Marty, an excellent article about a great person. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thanks Jim! Appreciate it and always great to hear from you.
Heaven is a bit brighter with the gentle smile of Jim Nagel! Mr. Nagel was one of my first true influencers in distance running! Everything written in this article (thanks Marty and Dana) brought back so many wonderful memories! Those positive encouraging words and moments are a large factor in helping some of us head to the coaching ranks to encourage another generation of runners and young people! Thank you Mr. Nagel❤️ It was such a blessing when Mr. Nagel said yes to adding us girls to the Wheeling Cross Country FAMILY! It was a special time for girls to be recognized for working as hard as our “brothers” on the cross country team. The boys helped us become a stronger running pack and the FAMILY grew closer! Thank you again Mr. Nagel for the wonderful opportunity of learning so many life lessons through the hard work of cross country. Thank you to Darlene, Trisha, and Cory for sharing your husband and dad to help influence so many wonderful young lives over the years- we love you Mr. Nagel- rest in peace🙏
Thanks Gail for sharing your memories. It was great to learn how instrumental he was in getting girls cross country going at Wheeling, the MSL and the state and how much he did for you and the other girls who got the program started.
Great work, Marty. I didn't know Jim Nagel, but Mark Saylor was a cog in the Wheeling Hardwood Classic every winter and another class act.