06/06/2024
Friday, May 31, 2024. one of the "Greatest Generation" was honored as the Military Hero of the Game, at Dodgers Stadium. It was Richard Burns, my father-in-law.
I was honored to es**rt him to the field for the National Anthem, where he stood with a dozen or so other service people. I watched as he was shown on the outfield screen, his biography (appropriately written by daughters, Bonnie, Cathy and Sandra), was announced over the stadium public address system. The standing ovation he received will not be forgotten. What was as stirring were the number of people that stopped him to thank him for his service.
A great day for Dick. Thank you to the Dodgers and to all the people present that recognized the sacrifices of all veterans and for expressing their wishes to him.