Tonight I got a call from Bruces softball coach. They have finally picked a date for the tournament they are going to have in his honor. They are a great group of guys and were all at his wake. He was on many softball teams over the years and I think every one of them had someone from a team come to the wake. There were guys there that Bruce hadnt seen in 15-20 years and every one of them said Bruce was a great guy and although time and life had made them lose touch they would never forget him. Any way, the tournament is to benifit the American Heart Assoc. and the money collected will be donated in Bruce's name. I get to throw the first pitch. I'm so excited about this I think it will be fun. Anyway the date is 8-2. The weirdest thing about the date is That is the 21st anniversary of Bruce's brothers death. He died At 26 of the same heart disease Bruce had,during a softball tournament. Bruce was devastated at the loss of his big brother. I always felt that he felt a little guilty that he survived his first heart attack at 28. But now he is in heaven back with his big brother again and they played a hand in the date being chosen so that I and his family would know they are together again.

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Wow, there is something behind that date that was chosen. Someone IS watching from above, I believe. You better practice with that pitching arm, I know you\'ll do fine. Jim belonged to a Horticulture Club that last year mentioned about doing a tour to some of the people\'s gardens he had created.I truly hope it is next year because I know I just cannot handle it right now. I wish you all the best for a good day my friend.... Love, Alice
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That is so kind of them to do that! This will be really fun for you! Very memorable! :)
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That\'s awesome. Wish I could go. It sounds wonderful. Love ya, Barbara
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I think that is a wonderful thing they are doing. Big hugs to you, Carolyn
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Lori,That is great. I am glad Bruce is with his brother. I feel the same way about my 2 sons. I keep their ashes together on my dresser. I\'ll have to part with them when their children get older I reacon, but not yet. I am not ready. You sound like you are doing better to me. I hope so. The softball thing is wonderful. Love,Peggy
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WHAT AN AWESOME THING FOR THEM TO DO FOR YOU & BRUCE!!!!! I\'M HAPPY FOR YOU THAT YOU GET TO THROW OUT THE 1ST PITCH. WITH MY LUCK I WOULD END UP FALLING FLAT ON MY ASS!!!! LOL!! WHOA.....FORGET I SAID THAT...I DON\'T WANT TO JINX YOU!!
LOVE, JEANNE