Prescott Brown's memory will live on thanks to Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson. Prescott passed away Jan. 1 in Ellis Hospital after battling lung cancer for more than a year.
I got to know Prescott through Marylou since he worked for her for more than 40 years. I can never remember a time that he was grouchy. His persistant smile always warmed your heart.
John and Marylou looked at Prescott as their friend in addition to their devoted employee. The couple visited Prescott in the hospital just prior to his death to let him know that they were naming their most promising race horse, the son of Marylou's famed Bird Town and Awesome Again, after him.
Tears flowed from Prescott's eyes. The couple's gesture meant alot to Prescott, who not only served Marylou as a dedicated steward, but was their friend and a huge fan of thoroughbred racing.
Goodbye Prescott. We'll see you in the Winner's Circle.