A Final Look At Scenes From London

Shepherd Neame.

Gold medal decathlete Ashton Eaton and teammate Curtis Beach receive IOC Fair Play awards at a reception in the German House.

Usain Bolt and his teammates are the best brand ambassadors Jamaica could ever wish for. The global publicity and goodwill these athletes have created is invaluable.

As the 2012 Olympic Games come to a close, the 70,000 Games Makers (volunteers) and the general UK population deserve a gold medal for their continuous pleasant attitude and enthusiasm. Once again, it is the locals who leave the lasting impression.

Ernst & Young, a 2016 Rio Olympic Games sponsor, hosts a panel at Casa Brasil featuring Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan, Anita DeFrantz and Donna de Varona, among others.

There will be many memories to savor.