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Old Thu May 03, 2012, 04:10pm
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Not an "umpire" topic, just bragging!

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!
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Old Thu May 03, 2012, 04:30pm
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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.
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Old Thu May 03, 2012, 04:42pm
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Old Thu May 03, 2012, 05:21pm
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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!
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Old Thu May 03, 2012, 07:02pm
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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.
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Old Thu May 03, 2012, 07:05pm
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This Army vet is proud as well! Thank him for his service to our country!!!
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Old Fri May 04, 2012, 07:12am
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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.
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Old Fri May 04, 2012, 12:50pm
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This Army vet is proud as well! Thank him for his service to our country!!!
What were you in? The KISS Army..............
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Old Fri May 04, 2012, 01:52pm
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Old Sat May 05, 2012, 12:09am
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What were you in? The KISS Army..............
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?
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Old Sat May 05, 2012, 06:17am
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Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
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