To the average on looker Aaliyah might appers to be a typical teenage girl. But when you talk to her ,and those who know her find an extrordinary young woman with sights already set high for Olympic Gold one day and a desire that transcends obstacles and difficulties that would limit most people, youth or adult.

This is the brief but powerful story of a true winner on the track and in her community and her life and the life of those she comes in contact with. Born 1.06.95 (13yrs old) Aaliyah began her youth track domination very early, age 6. By age 7 she began winning national titles.

She is coached by her father, Angelo R. Brown Sr.Her father says she has always had something very special. Many elite athletes parents express this “something” noticed very early .He says that she has a keen focus and is driven with great ambition, she has been a joy to mentor as a father and coach” .

Sadly, on March 3rd, Aaliyah lost her mother, Rhea T. Brown, to breast cancer after a long hard fight. Rhea, even while experiencing great difficulty would service water to athletes at the meets and cheer on the side lines louder than any one else. Many times Rhea would refer to Aaliyah as her savior at home. Her passing is a great loss to the track family of the Illinois Elite Track Club.

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On Behalf of myself and our family at LSI we want to "Trackmom.com" for sharing such a wonderful and inspring story. Although we may not know Aaliyah and her Family personally, However geographically dispersed we are all contected in one pattern of devotion. So its with Love and Friendship and what little there is to choose between the two .. that Aaliyah is in our prayers.