Culver City Observer -
Photo: Bruce Thomson, left, and Richard Greifinger
Bruce Thomson was a much loved track and cross country coach and teacher at San Pedro high school. After graduating from Hamilton high school in 1978, Bruce was trained to be a coach and teacher by the legendary University high school Coach, Richard Kampmann.
He taught government, health, history, track and cross country for 30 years at San Pedro high school. He was a favorite of students at SPHS.
Bruce suddenly collapsed during a jog on Tuesday morning July 6, 2021, and died of uncertain causes. He was 61.
Below is an obituary written by a friend and fellow runner, Richard Greifinger. Richard graduated from Palisades high school Class of 1978. I also knew Bruce when he was running for Hami and I for Uni. Bruce, Richard and I ran against each other and all graduated in the same year, 1978. I can concur that Bruce was one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet. -David Ganezer