Brandon's article in ESPN the Magazine brought tears to my eyes, and even now as I type, I weep as a friend and fellow baseball player.  Just a year and a half ago, the Parsons, KS Post 56 Legion team attended the funeral and wore the number of our friend and teammate Matthew Moore, after an automobile accident.  I love what you've done for Brandon.  It takes some courage, and especially faith...faith in what you're fighting for.  I am merely two months younger than Brandon, and will be attending Newman University in Wichita, KS this fall to play college baseball.  I will do my best to play with the fervor, dedication, and love for the game that Brandon once had.  I just wanted to let you know that I believe in what you're doing, and I will hope and pray that your efforts bring some kind of action or change to pass.  In the end, I believe the game was meant to be played with wooden bats anyway.  
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God's Blessings to Brandon, his family, and all who've helped honor his life and memory...I love you all.


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Thomas
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Parsons, KS