Red caps?

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

The crew working the Angel-Chisox game aren't following suit.

Not intentionally.

The caps didn't arrive before the game.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Ump153

Not intentionally.

The caps didn't arrive before the game.

That always cracks me up. What did they do: decide on the caps on Sunday night?

Oh well. If it weren't for the last minute, a lot of sh!t wouldn't get done.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by mbyron

That always cracks me up. What did they do: decide on the caps on Sunday night?

Oh well. If it weren't for the last minute, a lot of sh!t wouldn't get done.

Chances are they could buy a couple in the gift shop.

[ozzy6900]

Now that Memorial Day is over, I hope I do not see those ugly caps on umpires again!

[Umpmazza]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Now that Memorial Day is over, I hope I do not see those ugly caps on umpires again!

I thought they looked good, it was only once and for a really good reason.

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Now that Memorial Day is over, I hope I do not see those ugly caps on umpires again!

Look for them soon, at a rec park near you.

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by umpduck11

Look for them soon, at a rec park near you.

Except they'll be on backwards.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Now that Memorial Day is over, I hope I do not see those ugly caps on umpires again!

On behalf of my fellow veterans, those who did not make it home, and those currently serving, thanks ever so much for tolerating the umpires' observance of Memorial Day.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Ump153

On behalf of my fellow veterans, those who did not make it home, and those currently serving, thanks ever so much for tolerating the umpires' observance of Memorial Day.

In the old days, a moment of silence was observed while Taps was played to commemorate those who gave their all. In my opinion, that was a much better way to pay honor then to wear "clown like" apparel, wrist bands and other "gobbly-gook" items. Maybe I'm just old fashioned being raised by WWII parents - I just don't buy into this "statement" stuff.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

In the old days, a moment of silence was observed while Taps was played to commemorate those who gave their all. In my opinion, that was a much better way to pay honor then to wear "clown like" apparel, wrist bands and other "gobbly-gook" items. Maybe I'm just old fashioned being raised by WWII parents - I just don't buy into this "statement" stuff.

I agree. Better than the caps would have been to send the $ spent on the caps to the USO (or some similar organization).

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

In the old days, a moment of silence was observed while Taps was played to commemorate those who gave their all. In my opinion, that was a much better way to pay honor then to wear "clown like" apparel, wrist bands and other "gobbly-gook" items. Maybe I'm just old fashioned being raised by WWII parents - I just don't buy into this "statement" stuff.

Totally agree.

[Ump Rube]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

In the old days, a moment of silence was observed while Taps was played to commemorate those who gave their all. In my opinion, that was a much better way to pay honor then to wear "clown like" apparel, wrist bands and other "gobbly-gook" items. Maybe I'm just old fashioned being raised by WWII parents - I just don't buy into this "statement" stuff.

At the Da' Dome here in MN there was a moment of silence before the game and then at 3:00pm everything stopped for the National Moment of Silence. I think it was right after someone hit a 2B.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by Ump153

On behalf of my fellow veterans, those who did not make it home, and those currently serving, thanks ever so much for tolerating the umpires' observance of Memorial Day.

On behalf of the homeless veterans who live in the area all around my office near the Westwood V.A., I give them food, water, shoes, eyeglasses, coats, sweaters, etc. on a regular basis for the last 20-plus years, rather than participate in symbolism and frivolity. Sadly, after serving their country, over 300,000 of these brave souls are completely forgotten, and live on the streets in cities all across the nation. More people need to help these veterans until this country steps back up, assumes its responsibilities and pays them back for their service.

[johnnyg08]

I think many folks in our culture get caught up in wearing the bracelet, having the trendy shirt that everybody has, the bumper sticker or whatever and while I guess there is a place for that stuff...if you really wanted to show your support donate things like Kevin says above...versus making money for capitalists...it's a touchy subject because I guess I don't really have a better idea on how to "show" that you support something...but also not sure that I need a $40 hat to show that I know it's Memorial Day.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Ump153

On behalf of my fellow veterans, those who did not make it home, and those currently serving, thanks ever so much for tolerating the umpires' observance of Memorial Day.

This veteran thought the hats were somewhat tacky.

I agree with whoever it was that suggested camo. (Then I might have an excuse to buy a camo HSM--I've always wanted one.)