Fred Dresser
By the time you read this article, Memorial Day has probably been celebrated for 2024. Here’s a little history of when Memorial Day started. The first national commemoration of Memorial Day was held in Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868, where both Union and Confederate soldiers are buried. Memorial Day was established to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
As the 29th season of PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) softball comes to an end, we look back at the season that was. The PCSSA is a family that cares about their players as well as their families.
During the past season, the PCSSA family lost some family members. To remember those players who played the game and are no longer with us, the PCSSA erected a memorial wall a few years back. These individuals were not just softball players, they were husbands, fathers, brothers, and friends. They enjoyed the spirit of the game as well as the friendships that were developed over the years.
Many current players remember their contributions to the game and to this special league. For the new players just coming into this league, these players that came before helped to make this league what it is today.
This memorial wall is located on the visitors side of the field and displays their individual names. Take a moment to stop by to remember these players and read the following inscription on the wall which states:
For when the Great Scorekeeper comes to write about your name,
He writes not that you won or lost, but how you played the game.
The inscription speaks to every one of us, ballplayer or not.
We look forward to the challenges that lay ahead.