I don't know what motivates people to do such things but I hope these vandals get caught and somehow have to pay for the damage they did.
Vandals damage field for special needs kids
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I am livid about this as well. God is watching and there will be justice. Is there no decency in our society anymore?
This is disgusting.
Big men did this.
So big that they have to run and hide and not take credit for their actions.
Big men indeed.
Disgusting.
So big that they have to run and hide and not take credit for their actions.
Big men indeed.
Disgusting.
I was going to click on the link and read it. But after I saw the title and a few of your reactions I couldn't bring myself to.
I have a HUGE special place in my heart for special need and handicap children and I'm not sure I could stand reading it.
One day they will have to answer to this.
I have a HUGE special place in my heart for special need and handicap children and I'm not sure I could stand reading it.
One day they will have to answer to this.
This story was on our local Detroit news last night as well, and the television station's "call to action" reporter/team is trying to help the league raise the necessary funds to fix the damage. From an article in today's paper, it appears the start of the season will not be delayed as was originally feared.
The video story was truly heart-wrenching (can be seen on www.wxyz.com) and hopefully it will spur enough donations to fix the field (and hopefully allow the league to do a little more). As a lifelong Metro Detroit resident, I was truly angered by this story, and I can only hope that the guilty parties are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. There's a special place in h*** reserved for people who would do this, IMO.
The video story was truly heart-wrenching (can be seen on www.wxyz.com) and hopefully it will spur enough donations to fix the field (and hopefully allow the league to do a little more). As a lifelong Metro Detroit resident, I was truly angered by this story, and I can only hope that the guilty parties are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. There's a special place in h*** reserved for people who would do this, IMO.
Here's the link to the latest story that I mentioned above:
http://www.freep.com/article/2...acle-League-Michigan
http://www.freep.com/article/2...acle-League-Michigan
As ugly as this act was, as a father of a young man with special needs, I've witnessed so many more positive acts by young people towards those with special needs to know that those who did this are an insignificant dying breed.
I've seen a high school hallway filled with young people clapping for their Special Olympic basketball team boarding a bus to go to their first state championship basketball game. And I've seen acceptance and understanding and yes love throughout a young man's life by peers in his community.
Young people with special needs are growing up everywhere I believe, with a much more supporting culture than ever before.
The people who did this act are idiots but I take some comfort in the fact that they are an ignorant small minority who are vastly outnumbered by good, caring people of all ages.
I've seen a high school hallway filled with young people clapping for their Special Olympic basketball team boarding a bus to go to their first state championship basketball game. And I've seen acceptance and understanding and yes love throughout a young man's life by peers in his community.
Young people with special needs are growing up everywhere I believe, with a much more supporting culture than ever before.
The people who did this act are idiots but I take some comfort in the fact that they are an ignorant small minority who are vastly outnumbered by good, caring people of all ages.
This may be a bit of a brag but I also want it to be encouraging in light of this disgusting story.
My 16 y/o son has volunteered at a nearby therapeutic horseback riding facility which primarily works with special needs kids. He has volunteered to work from 7am to 9am three days a week (including Saturdays) all summer, cleaning out horse stalls. I am so proud.
There are good kids out there, many more than the bad ones. My guess that many parents on this forum could tell similar stories about the heartwarming things their kids have done.
My 16 y/o son has volunteered at a nearby therapeutic horseback riding facility which primarily works with special needs kids. He has volunteered to work from 7am to 9am three days a week (including Saturdays) all summer, cleaning out horse stalls. I am so proud.
There are good kids out there, many more than the bad ones. My guess that many parents on this forum could tell similar stories about the heartwarming things their kids have done.
igball,
Having been involved in Special Olympics I have also witnessed many positive acts by young volunteers. Each year the High School All Americans visit the pediactric cancer hospital and this too has shown positive acts by young baseball players.
Personally, I really like to see how kids treat others with special needs. It tells you a lot about the type of person they are. And in the end, the person will always be more important than the baseball player.
Having been involved in Special Olympics I have also witnessed many positive acts by young volunteers. Each year the High School All Americans visit the pediactric cancer hospital and this too has shown positive acts by young baseball players.
Personally, I really like to see how kids treat others with special needs. It tells you a lot about the type of person they are. And in the end, the person will always be more important than the baseball player.
quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
igball,
Having been involved in Special Olympics I have also witnessed many positive acts by young volunteers. Each year the High School All Americans visit the pediactric cancer hospital and this too has shown positive acts by young baseball players.
Personally, I really like to see how kids treat others with special needs. It tells you a lot about the type of person they are. And in the end, the person will always be more important than the baseball player.
Wow - this thread has all of a sudden gotten very emotional for me. Great post igball and PGStaff. My soon to be 52 year old brother is downs syndrome and one of the greatest blessings of my life although that was not apparent to me as a kid.
Coastal Carolina is a huge supporter of the Miracle League and everyone of their players and coaches contributes much extra-curricular time and attention to special needs kids. The greatest crowds they ever get at Coastal are on Miracle League days. Nobody has to tell those kids how to cheer and support their team. Those kids love their team and I can assure everyone here those players love those kids!
CD,
We are actually building a Miracle Field at the new complex in Georgia. Don't have much experience with that, but I'm really looking forward to getting involved.
We are actually building a Miracle Field at the new complex in Georgia. Don't have much experience with that, but I'm really looking forward to getting involved.
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