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Jupiter Senior Softball

A Memorial Day tribute that
was held under threatening skies
with intermittent thunder and
lightning, featured plenty of
patriotic spirit among the crowd of
50 Jupiter Senior Softball players
who participated in the event at
Maplewood Community Park.
The ceremony, sponsored
by the Jupiter Senior Softball
Association (JSSA), included an
opportunity for persons to call
out names of friends or loved
ones who made the ultimate
sacrifice for their country so
they could be remembered.
Speaker Everett Barber
stressed the significance of Gary Braun makes contact as catcher Sal Messina watches. Everett Barber foreground, speaks at Memorial Day tribute.
Memorial Day as more than
celebrating family gatherings with picnics, going to the beach
and cookouts.
“It is the day that we stop to remember that the freedom
that we enjoy in America is not free. We remember those who
fought and died to keep America and the world free from those
that would take our freedom away,” he said.
When Barber asked the crowd what one word described
their thoughts about those who died for our nation, responses
included, “bravery, loyalty, honor, sacrifice, grief, freedom, and
courage.” Players observed a moment of silence followed by
the recorded solemn sounds of Taps.
Gary Vitaletti spoke about the history of Memorial Day, noting
that it evolved during and after the Civil War when the tradition
of honoring dead soldiers included the placement of flags and 747-PALM
flowers on their graves. He pointed out that Veterans Day, which
is held November 11, honors all those who served in the military, 747-7256
while Memorial Day commemorates those who died “while
defending the ideals that make us the greatest country on earth.”
The tribute concluded with the crowd singing the National
Anthem. After that it was, “Play ball!” as players took the field
for their regularly scheduled softball games. The JSSA is seeking
new players for the year-round slow-pitch softball program that WE CONNECT REAL PEOPLE IN REAL LIFE
is open to persons 55 years of age and older.
The three division league format enables persons of various
skill levels to play. Interested persons are invited to try out the
league even though it may have been years since they played.
Games are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at
Jupiter Community Park. For information or to register go to
www.leaguelineup.com/jssa.

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