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It serves as an ambassador and advocate for public safety, promoting safety awareness, diversity, and collective heritage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charles \u201cCharlie\u201d O\u2019Connell July 5, 1954 \u2013 September 16, 2021<\/strong>; A larger than life spirit that is still felt within Lexington! \u00a0Affectionately called Charlie \u2018O by many that knew him, he was a husband, a son, a brother, an uncle and a beloved friend of so many! \u00a0Charlie was as public servant to the core. \u00a0He was always ready to offer a helping hand to anyone in need! \u00a0Charlie devoted his life to public safety! \u00a0Charlie worked for UKPD, Lexington PD, Lexington E911 as a PD Dispatcher and Fire Dispatch Supervisor. \u00a0Charlie had a public safety heart, a servant leader. Charlie left everyone he came in contact better! \u00a0Charlie was a music enthusiast and adventurous! \u00a0Whether he was running, bicycling, riding in his convertible, motorcycling, or flying his airplane he loved the feeling of the wind. \u00a0He loved feeling free!\u00a0 Our 5K was founded in honor of Charlie\u2019s legacy in public safety.\u00a0 Fly high Charlie O&#39; ---- Freebird!\u00a0<\/p>","url":"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/KY\/Lexington\/Freebird5KLex","external_race_url":null,"external_results_url":null,"fb_page_id":null,"fb_event_id":null,"address":{"street":"Coldstream Dog Park\/Legacy Trail","street2":"1850 Pisacano Drive","city":"Lexington","state":"KY","zipcode":"40511","country_code":"US"},"timezone":"America\/New_York","logo_url":"https:\/\/d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/generic\/genericImage-websiteLogo-252724-1787847699.5454-0.bQKgqt.jpg","can_use_registration_api":"F","real_time_notifications_enabled":"F","events":[{"event_id":1216915,"race_event_days_id":424147,"name":"5K Run\/Walk","details":"A competitive, timed 5K (3.1 miles) on paved trail surfaces (Legacy Trail).  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