You know with players making multi-million dollars and their arrogance shows on the field maybe somebody ought to take a page from former Kansas City Royal Willie Wilson. Last night, I went to see the Willie Wilson classic at Community America Ballpark to benefit The Children's Miracle Network. Sure, their were great former all stars from the MLB like Joe Carter, Lee Smith, Dave "smoke" Stewart and the great Ferguson Jenkins. Then you had the grand slam by Joe Carter in the game. The weather was pretty nice to enjoy a hot dog or two. However, the highlight of the moment came before the game. A 10 year old who had just beaten cancer was going to sing the national anthem. As she sang her heart out she tried to hit those high notes and her voice started to crack. She started to cry, but who was there put his arm around her shoulder. Willie Wilson and he even helped out singing the song with the little girl along with the rest of the crowd at the game. I must admit I was just a bit choked up just like everybody else at the game who felt sorry for the little girl, but she kept on going on and didn't stop. You know sometimes in life we just need that encouragement to keep on going with our lives even if at times we just want to stop.
Signed
Tim "Willie Wilson was class act" Crippen
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