I hesitate to write this, as this board has seen its fair share of tragedy over the past few weeks. However, I think it is important that we remind ourselves that our time with our children can be fleeting.
Today marks the beginning of our official games during the Baylor Medical Classic at GHS, CHHS, FRHS & KHS and also marks the anniversary of Chris Gavora’s tragic accident during pre-game warm-up prior to our first game last season.
The accident was well chronicled on this board and elsewhere, and support, prayers, and well wishes came from around the city, state and country. During this tournament all proceeds from gate, concession, and donations at GHS and all donations from the other venues, will go to the Chris Gavora Memorial Scholarship Fund. Additionally, the GHS booster club, coaches, and administrators have established a fitting memorial at the Ballpark for Chris and if you are ever in the area please drop by and see it (I have a picture of it, but could not figure out how to include it in my post.)
I suspect you will see a post like this from me every year at this time (at least for the next 5 while my sons are playing HS baseball.) I don’t write on behalf of the Gavora’s or GHS Baseball, but on behalf of all fathers who love their sons and love watching them play sports. Take a moment to kiss them, hug them, wave, high five, call, send a text, whatever…but let them know how you feel.
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