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| BRIAN CRAWFORD 1987-2005 |
BRIAN CRAWFORD
MEMORIAL FUND
The loss of a child is unimaginable to any parent.
On a clear April morning in 2005, Shawnee, Oklahoma high school senior Brian Crawford jumped in his car and rushed off to school.
He didn't want to be late for class. Also, he was anxious to play in his baseball team's playoff game that day.
Brain never arrived at school. He never made his classes. Never suited up for that day's game.
Moments after leaving home Brian was tragically killed in an automobile accident.
Just like that, in one brief moment, a popular and caring young man with a bright future was gone.
Word spread quickly and a tight knit community suddenly was filled with unbearable sadness.
Inconsolable were the parents and family.
What can anyone say to Kenneth, his firefighter father? To Anna, his school teacher mother? To his two younger brothers, Brad and Bryce?
Although heartfelt... there have never been words to adequately express our feelings to any parent or sibling who experience this kind of unimaginable life altering grief, pain and sorrow.
USING BRIAN'S SPIRIT
TO BUILD SOMETHING SPECIAL...
FOR SO MANY KIDS AND FAMILIES
For the past seven years Brian's father Kenneth and his family have been dealing with their tragedy. They have also been inspired to do something special in Brian's memory.
Through sheer determination and perseverance, for almost seven years, they have been working non-stop to build a four field youth league baseball facility in Brian's name.
I've seen the plans. Quite impressive. Not to mention... a lot of work.
Some 1,500 youth league teams from around the country have commitments to play in fund raising tournaments. Hopefully, someday on Brian's field's too!
Something to think about:
Millions of people from all backgrounds participate in amateur baseball. At all levels... all around the world.
Players, parents and coaches go to practices. Go to games. Play in tournaments. And, win or lose, build a lifetime of enjoyable memories watching and participating.
And when your child's playing days are finished... you move on and someone else comes along to enjoy the experiences you have enjoyed in so many ways. And this process continues to repeat itself.
That's the beauty of the Brain Crawford Memorial Project.
That so many, for so long will be able to enjoy the fields built in Brian's name.
Not just for a year... or two... or three. Potentially... a hundred years or more. As far out as we can see.
How many players, parents, family's and coaches stand to benefit from something so special? Tens of thousands? Millions?
All in Brian Crawford's name!
I believe that is one of many reasons that makes the Brain Crawford Memorial Project so worthwhile...
The positive IMPACT it will have on so many for so many years to come!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you would like to make a small donation you can click on the link here:
briancrawfordmemorial.com
For a small $10, $15 or $20 contribution you will receive either a baseball bracelet, necklace, cap or t-shirt. It's your choice.
How about one of these meaningful items as a Christmas gift or stocking stuffer?
I think we can all agree... By taking a couple minutes to help... we'll feel pretty good about ourselves and all the good people who make this game... and life so good!
On behalf of Brian, and the entire Crawford family... Baseball Training Magazine thanks you!
briancrawfordmemorial.com
On a clear April morning in 2005, Shawnee, Oklahoma high school senior Brian Crawford jumped in his car and rushed off to school.
He didn't want to be late for class. Also, he was anxious to play in his baseball team's playoff game that day.
Brain never arrived at school. He never made his classes. Never suited up for that day's game.
Moments after leaving home Brian was tragically killed in an automobile accident.
Just like that, in one brief moment, a popular and caring young man with a bright future was gone.
Word spread quickly and a tight knit community suddenly was filled with unbearable sadness.
Inconsolable were the parents and family.
What can anyone say to Kenneth, his firefighter father? To Anna, his school teacher mother? To his two younger brothers, Brad and Bryce?
Although heartfelt... there have never been words to adequately express our feelings to any parent or sibling who experience this kind of unimaginable life altering grief, pain and sorrow.
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| Little Brian Crawford |
TO BUILD SOMETHING SPECIAL...
FOR SO MANY KIDS AND FAMILIES
For the past seven years Brian's father Kenneth and his family have been dealing with their tragedy. They have also been inspired to do something special in Brian's memory.
Through sheer determination and perseverance, for almost seven years, they have been working non-stop to build a four field youth league baseball facility in Brian's name.
I've seen the plans. Quite impressive. Not to mention... a lot of work.
Some 1,500 youth league teams from around the country have commitments to play in fund raising tournaments. Hopefully, someday on Brian's field's too!
Something to think about:
Millions of people from all backgrounds participate in amateur baseball. At all levels... all around the world.
Players, parents and coaches go to practices. Go to games. Play in tournaments. And, win or lose, build a lifetime of enjoyable memories watching and participating.
And when your child's playing days are finished... you move on and someone else comes along to enjoy the experiences you have enjoyed in so many ways. And this process continues to repeat itself.
That's the beauty of the Brain Crawford Memorial Project.
That so many, for so long will be able to enjoy the fields built in Brian's name.
Not just for a year... or two... or three. Potentially... a hundred years or more. As far out as we can see.
How many players, parents, family's and coaches stand to benefit from something so special? Tens of thousands? Millions?
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| Brian's Winning Spirit |
I believe that is one of many reasons that makes the Brain Crawford Memorial Project so worthwhile...
The positive IMPACT it will have on so many for so many years to come!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you would like to make a small donation you can click on the link here:
briancrawfordmemorial.com
For a small $10, $15 or $20 contribution you will receive either a baseball bracelet, necklace, cap or t-shirt. It's your choice.
How about one of these meaningful items as a Christmas gift or stocking stuffer?
I think we can all agree... By taking a couple minutes to help... we'll feel pretty good about ourselves and all the good people who make this game... and life so good!
On behalf of Brian, and the entire Crawford family... Baseball Training Magazine thanks you!
briancrawfordmemorial.com
My husbands name is Bryan Crawford, and we are also from Oklahoma. I saw this posted on facebook and had stop and read it. So sorry for the loss of such a great young man...God Bless
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