Amelia Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Players rally around child after grandfather collapses Associated Press Fri, Aug. 05, 2005 CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds players rallied around a 6-year-old boy after his grandfather collapsed in the stands. "We just tried to make a bad situation a little better," said outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. While paramedics were working on the grandfather, security officer Bill Summee took the boy to the Reds bullpen. The Reds did not release the name of the grandfather, who died Wednesday night of an apparent heart attack. The boy, identified as Antonio Perez of Hamilton, sat with players for the last two innings of the game, and Griffey went and got him when the game ended. The boy participated in the Reds' high-fives celebrating their 8-5 victory over Atlanta, and he then joined the players in the clubhouse. Clubhouse manager Rick Stowe said the Reds showered the boy with bats, wristbands, and autographed baseballs. Shortstop Felipe Lopez gave him the batting helmet, autographed, that Lopez wore in this year's All-Star game. The players kept the boy distracted until his parents arrived. "We play a game," Griffey said. "What he was going through doesn't compare. It was important that the little guy not be by himself." Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony! Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I am sorry for this boy having his grampa die, but what a blessing of love to this boy because of this team! The love of Christ can be found in the most interesting places... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Cincinatti Reds, eh? I may just have to get a new ballcap! What an awesome story. Thanks for sharing it, Amelia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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