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Rangers express regret, support for family of fan
Ryan calls fatal accident ‘sad,’ team sets up memorial fund
By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com | 07/08/11 4:44 PM ET
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ARLINGTON — The day after what club president Nolan Ryan called “one of the saddest things” he has experienced at a ballpark, the Rangers set up a memorial fund for the family of Brownwood fireman Shannon Stone.
Stone died on Thursday night as the result of injuries sustained in a 20-foot fall from the left-field seats into an area behind the out-of-town scoreboard during a game against the A’s at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Flags flew at half-staff on Friday at the Ballpark and both teams were planning to wear a black ribbon on their uniforms for the game. A moment of silence will also be observed and information on the memorial fund will be made through the Texas Rangers Foundation.
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Well, I didn’t catch Jeter’s 3,000th hit.
But, I have chipped in.
It was a “dumb accident”, but I understand the joy of catching a ball. Frau Reinke caught one, (after I skillfully got out of the way), savored the moment and proceeded to quickly make a young boy’s day by giving it to him.
She had her “once in a lifetime” joy, and shared it.
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