I raced home Tuesday afternoon to put on the YES Network just in time to see the ball field where I spent countless afternoons on "the hill."
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As a Virginia Tech alumnus, I'll use my corner of the Internet to say "Thank you" to everyone with the Yankees and YES. While a baseball game can do very little in replacing a lost loved one, the families of the 32 April 16 victims were reminded that they're not forgotten -- nor will they ever be.
Alex Rodriguez hanging out in the Virginia Tech dugout, Joe Girardi sitting with the most iconic figure on Tech's campus (Frank Beamer) talking to fans and the families, Derek Jeter taking the time to talk to Marcy Crevonis, Michael Kay and Bob Lorenz defining what a Hokie really is and personal friend Jose Cueto robbing Wilson Betemit made for the best afternoon of baseball I'll ever watch.
The extreme amount of class and respect from everyone involved with Tuesday's game made it easy for this Hokie to forever welcome the Yankees to our tight-knit community.
Comments (2)
my blessings go out to all the families in Virginia...that day was a horrible day not only for the ones in Virginia...but it had impact on the whole U.S.A...and my prayers go out to everyone...and know that people around the world are supporting you guys...but the Yankees are my Favorite Baseball team...and for them to do such a Generous thing makes me Love them more...Well MY PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS go OUT TO THE FAMILY and FRIENDS of the Victims...Time Will Help Heal the Wounds...and LET GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU.
yankees suck!!!