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| May 22, 2008 TerryH 17 posts | One player dies, 5 seriously injured Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of six senior softball players involved in a serious accident yesterday in Maryland. The van in which they were driving to a tournament was struck broadside by a tractor-trailer. One player, Clifford Rice, 72, was killed instantly. Two other players -- Jack Finniff, 63, and Gardner Stewart, 64 -- were taken by Lifeflight helicopter to a nearby hospital and are in extremely critical condition. The remaining 3 players -- Robin Poffenberger, 72, Dennis Kenndle, 65, and Gary Gruber, were taken to the hospital in serious condition. The players were traveling to a local senior softball tournament in Olney, MD. Some of the players are also on the Hamel's 65 tournament team. For more in formation, see www.Herald-Mail.com. Senior Softball-USA Staff |
| May 22, 2008 slomo 47 posts | Sad scenario. Don't know these guys but if they are like 98% of the guys I've met in Senior Ball they are good people. Bless them. While I'm not ready to go anytime soon I've asked the Lord to take me as I'm rounding second in an 80 and over championship game. Dying on the couch with the clicker in my hand just doesn't seem right. SLOMO |
| May 23, 2008 boston Men's 60 355 posts | I would like to recommend that all senior players take a moment of silence at their games or tourneys this weekend for our injured and departed brothers. I will be playing in the Chili Pepper Classic in Las Cruces and will recommend this to the tourney director to start the tourney. |
| May 23, 2008 Nancy Allen Men's 55 1438 posts | Boston, very nice thought. Could you include the player that passed away in the Lansing qualifier? I was told that he was from Michigan. Be grateful that we are above the diamond. |
| May 26, 2008 Dad7 3 posts | The man who passed away in the Lansing qualifier was from Michigan. He was my father and we will miss him very much. We do have comfort knowing that died doing what he loved. |
