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The 2009 Major League Baseball World Series

By Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Grants Pass, OR 199909023

October 28, 2009 05:20 PM

The 2009 Major League Baseball World Series brings back memories from 1 year ago, when my son-in-law and his brother attended a playoff game between the Phillies and the Dodgers in Los Angeles. I will never forget that night!

I received a call from my daughter, who said that her husband's brother was in the hospital with a broken neck. Apparently, a drunken "Phillies" fan had fallen over a railing at Dodger Stadium and landed on top of my son-in-law's brother (a few levels below). The drunken fan walked away with a broken wrist and my son-in-law's brother was wheeled away on a stretcher with a broken neck. It was a sad and tragic event that changed this young man's life forever!

We continue to pray for this young man as he struggles with simple every day tasks. It is certainly a wake-up call for all of us, who at times, take our health and the simple things for granted. Remember to cherish what matters!

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Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

That s a horrible story. You expect that with U.K. soccer, but not in baseball, and especially not at Dodgers Stadium. I hope he recovers soon.

Oct 28, 2009 05:52 PM

Alix Pinzon

Open Mortgage, LLC NMLS # 2975 - Downey, CA

(562)743-6086

That's the most bizarre and tragic story I've ever heard. I'm speechless.

Oct 28, 2009 06:33 PM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Jane & Gregg ~ I know, it is a bizarre & tragic story! I have attended many Dodger games in my life and it never occurred to me that this could happen. Perhaps the railing needs to be raised, and there needs to be more security, and Dodger Stadium should have a tighter policy regarding alcohol service & consumption!

Oct 28, 2009 06:47 PM

Jim Hale

ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR

Eugene Oregon's Best Home Search Website

Wow. What a terrible story! A reminder that The National Past Time seems to now be ...

.....drinking beer at the stadium...any stadium...any sport. I doesn't seem to matter.

Oct 28, 2009 09:30 PM

Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

Wow....this amazes me. It's too bad. Is he paralyzed? My brother, a surgeon, was hit 2 years ago and is paralyzed because of the wreckless actions of others. It's just so wild.

Oct 29, 2009 01:27 AM

Irene Tron

Valparaiso, IN

I don't even know what to say after reading your story. People don't seen to think how their drinking can affect others. Life is just not fair sometimes!

Oct 29, 2009 08:17 AM

Zane Coffin

Century-21 Homestar - Geneva, OH

(Geneva Ohio Real Estate Agent)

This is a tragic story And we hear of things like this all the time. The one at fault walks away and an Innocent person and their family suffer forever..... thanks for sharing this maybe it will make someone think before they do something stupid...we can only hope....peace zane

Oct 29, 2009 11:55 PM

So true Jim!

Larry ~ How very sad for your brother too!

Thanks Irene. Unfortunately, "bad things happen to good people."

Zane ~ If only we could recognize how our actions can negatively impact the lives of others.

Oct 30, 2009 04:04 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Melinda- it's Sunday night and I'm getting read to watch the Yankees vs the Phillies. When I first saw your title, I thought "good idea for a post. Write about the World Series". However I just completed reading it and I am so sorry for your daughter's brother-in-law. Prayers and positive thoughts are sent his way. BTW, did the "faller" realize what he did and come forth with any remorse or aid?

Nov 01, 2009 10:13 AM

Epcon Communities Epcon Columbia

Epcon Columbia, SC - Columbia, SC

Yankees win... Number 27!

Yankees win... Theeee Yankeeesssss Win!

Great series.

Sad story.

Nov 04, 2009 10:25 PM

Christine Hooks

Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ

Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

I searched for a blog about baseball, never expecting to read such an awful story. I am also very sorry for this young man and his family. What a shame. I really can't stand all that drinking.............it's so senseless.

Nov 05, 2009 03:43 AM

Kathy ~ no remorse or aid from the drunken faller :(

Epcon ~ Good for the Yankees.

Chris ~ Thanks for your thoughts.

Nov 05, 2009 04:39 AM

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