Gregory was struggling on the fourth mile of race in Louisville , Kentucky . But Lt. Aubrey Asia Ford overheard her tell a paramedic she would not quit . That 's when he decided he would make sure Ford finished the race . Although Ford was last and behind the pack , Asia Ford called to make sure there would be a finish line waiting for them . Ford called Asia Ford her 'angel ' and an 'inspiration '
Asia Ford was struggling on the fourth mile of race in Louisville , Kentucky . But Lt. Aubrey Gregory overheard her tell a paramedic she would not quit . That 's when he decided he would make sure Ford finished the race . Although Ford was last and behind the pack , Gregory called to make sure there would be a finish line waiting for them . Ford called Gregory her 'angel ' and an 'inspiration '