Proud Daddy!
 

Not an "umpire" topic, just bragging! :cool:

I always told my left-handed son that if he worked hard at pitching, and everything else he did in life, that one day his dream would come true and he would stand in front of thousands of people on the mound at Comerica Park someday.

Well, we received notice just about an hour ago that my son, Army SPC Benjamin Chilson, has been chosen by the the Detroit Tigers to hand the game ball to the starting pitcher at the game on July 7th. He is being recognized upon his return from a year-long deployment at a combat outpost in Afghanistan. I'm super thrilled and super proud! Move over Verlander! :p

Awsome!

Make sure someone else is taking lots of pictures, so you can enjoy the moment. Then, post a picture here.

Congrats, and please thank him for his service.

kylejt's response times 1,000,000

Congratulations Dad!
 

It is great to see someone's dream come true who allows ours to come true every day! Thank him for his service and hope you both enjoy the moment!

HOOAH!

Please tell your son, "Congratulations and Thank You for your service"

Veterans have done more for this Country than anyone ever has and rarely get thanked for their efforts.

This Army vet is proud as well! Thank him for his service to our country!!!

As an Army father-in-law, I echo the thoughts of other posters. Many, many thanks to Benjamin and his brothers-in-arms for their sacrifice and service.

What were you in? The KISS Army..............:D

nopach's response plus 1

That one too, as well as the United States. I enlisted at age 17 because I was a proud American and wanted to do my patriotic duty. How about you? When did you join up?

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.