ARLINGTON (Texas) — George W. Bush, former President, participated in the first ball ceremony in Texas. Aaron Judge Wear special cleats to Yankee Stadium New York Mets Major League Baseball suspended Sunday’s game to remember Sept. 11, 2001.
Moments of silence, remembrances, and tributes were observed at baseball parks across America on the 21st year anniversary of September 11.
Buck Showalter, Mets manager, said that it was a “moment in our country’s past” before the game. Miami. “All of us have things that we can recall, including where we were at the time and how it felt. So many people involved. This is a way to recognize those affected and their families, and also to show our gratitude for all that we have done.
Bush, who was the president at the time of the attacks was there as the Globe Life Field was being prepared. Rangers The Blue Jays. In the ceremony, he was joined by Jimmy Pollozani (a Fort Worth police officer) and Pollozani’s 13-year old daughter, Andita.
They were first responders, firefighters, and police officers from across the state. Rocky Wolfe, a Killeen firefighter, was Andita’s pitch.
Bush delivered a famous perfect strike just before Game 3 at Yankee Stadium in 2001 between the Yankees. Arizona Diamondbacks Weeks after the fall of New York City’s twin Towers,
Before the Blue Jays or Rangers played, there was a momentary silence. Bush stood in between Tony Beasley, interim Rangers manager, and Corey Ragsdale, first-base coach, in front of home dugout.
Bush gave the ball to Andita. He also gave her a hug before she threw from the mound. Bush then gave her father a fist bump before she left the field.
At his announcement, the former president was greeted with rousing applause. Some Rangers fans cheered as he went toward the dugout. USA!”
All Rangers, Blue Jays and Blue Jays personnel wearing uniforms wore special Patriot Day patches on caps. Special lineup cards and base jewelry were used.
Bush was a member of the Rangers’ investment group, which owned them from April 1989 through June 1998. He remains active with the club. Since January 2009, Bush and Laura have been living in Dallas with their wife Laura.
Yankee Stadium in New York Tampa BayJudge wore cleats to mark the occasion. The back of his left cleat read “9/11 Patriot Day”, while the right had “9-11-01”.
In tribute to 9/11 responders, the Yankees wore hats rather than their NY interlocking.
Starter Domingo GermánHis cap read NYPD, while the rest of his name was FDNY. He ran to the bullpen, holding an American flag in his left hand, to warm up. It was a cheery sight for a crowd that had been sat through a rain delay.
Germán said he was inspired by watching Sammy Sosa running with a flag in the Chicago CubsThe first home game following the attacks.
“It was a way to show support to the country, to the people, the victims, and today I felt like it was a good way to kind of replicate that and show that horrific event, you remember what happened and that it’s close to your heart,” Germán said through an interpreter, adding, “That moment marked me as a kid, so I always felt that given the opportunity, given the right time, I wanted to do it, and it happened here with the Yankees. I think it’s something that my children can see, and hopefully use it to inspire them.”
Aaron Boone, manager of Monument Park, laid a wreath at Monument Park’s monument to commemorate the first anniversary.
Paul Olden, Yankee Stadium’s public announcement announcer, started a pregame ceremony calling the attacks “an unsuccessful effort to break the spirit our great nation.” After the Port Authority Honor Guard presented colors, Regina Wilson, a firefighter, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
The Mets wore caps featuring insignias that represented New York’s first responder agencies. The city’s fire and police departments, as well as the Port Authority Police Department and the departments of sanitation and correction were all represented.
Anthony Varvaro was a former pitcher in the big leagues who retired to become a Port Authority officer. killed in a car crash Sunday morning, New Jersey. He was on his way to Manhattan for the Sept. 11 memorial service.
Varvaro, 37 years old, was born on Staten Island. He played at St. John’s and became a reliever. Seattle, Atlanta Boston From 2010 to 2015
“We are deeply sorry for the loss of Anthony Varvaro,” said the Braves in a statement. His family and coworkers are in our thoughts and prayers.