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A life devoted to our beloved sport.  A great woman, will be missed.  

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A life devoted to our beloved sport.  A great woman, will be missed.  

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I was honored to know Coach Bird and was touched by her friendship, knowledge and love of the sport. I will miss seeing her at track meets and sharing a laugh. Rest in peace good friend.

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She always went out of her way to support her athletes in anyway she could and never gave up on them

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Coach Mary Troutman Birdwell was a gift from God. God threw away the mold after he made her. She has been a great impact on my coaching career for nearly two decades. She wasn’t just a pioneer in running but she also loved golf. I could write about some of our personal conversations but that would take forever. Regardless of anyone’s accomplishments; when Coach Birdwell was talking, you just shut up and listen because she gave you golden knowledge. We are placed on this Earth to do God’s work so CONGRATULATIONS Coach Birdwell on a job well done.

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Coach Mary Troutman Birdwell was a gift from God. God threw away the mold after he made her. She has been a great impact on my coaching career for nearly two decades. She wasn’t just a pioneer in running but she also loved golf. I could write about some of our personal conversations but that would take forever. Regardless of anyone’s accomplishments; when Coach Birdwell was talking, you just shut up and listen because she gave you golden knowledge. We are placed on this Earth to do God’s work so CONGRATULATIONS Coach Birdwell on a job well done.

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Coach Bird was the most supportive coach I ever had in my athletic career. Very few people can convince me to join and compete for another sport my senior year, but Coach Bird can ❤️ She leaves a big hole in my heart and in the BSC community.

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Coach Bird was heart & soul of the cross-country program! She was waiting for us on the academic quad every 5:45am practice, had lemonade waiting for us after our workouts at Fultondale on 100 degree days, and cheered us during every single race. This woman brought the motivation!

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I know I don't know the Mary Birdwell family but thoughts and prayers to all of them.  I know she was huge for the BSC program and across the country

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There are no words to describe the hole you leave behind. You touched so many people in a meaningful way. We can only hope to make you proud.