Churchill Downs' late Vice President of Communications John Asher, who died unexpectedly in 2018 at age 62, will be honored by the city of Louisville on Oct. 27 with a “Hometown Hero” banner that will be displayed in front of Presentation Academy, a school he championed for decades.
Monday's ceremony will take place at Presentation Academy (861 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203) and begin at 1 p.m. ET.
Asher joined Churchill Downs in 1997, becoming one of the most respected figures in the track's history. His passion for the Kentucky Derby and pride in the Louisville community made him synonymous with Churchill Downs itself.
Prior to his tenure at the track, he was an award-winning radio journalist with NewsRadio 840 WHAS.
Louisville's Hometown Heroes program began in 2002 with a mural installation of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Since then, several prominent Louisvillians have been honored, including jockey Pat Day, musician Jack Harlow, journalist Diane Sawyer and actress Jennifer Lawrence.
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