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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
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 Gary Braun makes contact as catcher Sal Messina watches. Everett Barber foreground, speaks at Memorial Day tribute.
from those that would take our freedom away,” he said.
When Barber asked the crowd what one word described 11, honors all those who served in the military, while The three division league format enables persons of
their thoughts about those who died for our nation, Memorial Day commemorates those who died “while various skill levels to play. Interested persons are invited to
responses included, “bravery, loyalty, honor, sacrifice, defending the ideals that make us the greatest country try out the league even though it may have been years since
grief, freedom, and courage.” Players observed a moment on earth.” they played. Games are every Monday, Wednesday and
of silence followed by the recorded solemn sounds of Taps. The tribute concluded with the crowd singing the Friday morning at Jupiter Community Park. For information
Gary Vitaletti spoke about the history of Memorial National Anthem. After that it was, “Play ball!” as players or to register go to www.leaguelineup.com/jssa.
Day, noting that it evolved during and after the Civil War took the field for their regularly scheduled softball games.
when the tradition of honoring dead soldiers included The JSSA is seeking new players for the year-round slow-
the placement of flags and flowers on their graves. He pitch softball program that is open to persons 55 years of
pointed out that Veterans Day, which is held November age and older.

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