While the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics [http://www.vancouver2010.com] will be nearing their close on Sunday, February 28th, the memory of running the Olympic torch is still fresh in the memory of Pearland, TX resident Ken Block.

This Olympic flame's trek was historically the longest, with runners placed in each of Canada's vast provinces. Block had the honor of carrying the flame 300 meters in St. Albert, Alberta, near the province's capital of Edmonton.

Block happened upon the honor due to his position at Aggreko [http://www.aggreko.com], a company that runs power cable for power and sound at high-profile events, including the Super Bowl, the presidential inauguration, and the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics - all projects Block has past worked on. As an Olympic affiliate, Aggreko was given 10 spots in the torch relay, and Block was nominated along with Kingwood resident George Walker.

A 61-year old father of three, Block was ecstatic and grateful to have participated, "It was unbelievable, the people and the spirit they showed during my run. I was a star for a short time."

Congratulations to Ken Block, a stellar representative of the Pearland community.

Source: http://www.ultimatepearland.com/2010/02/pearland-man-reflects-carrying-olympic-torch