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Last updated 01/13/05 at 05:12 PM |
A Letter from Your BoardDear AYSO Families: We, the senior members of Region 76 of American Youth Soccer Organization in Beverly Hills, are writing to you in the wake of the tragic and terrifying events this past Tuesday because we believe you should hear from us on a number of points: First and most important, each of us has been deeply and personally affected by what has happened. We learned today that the mother of one our key volunteers was aboard one of the downed aircraft. We have no doubt that other families in our region and area have suffered losses and injuries to family members, friends, or colleagues. We barely know how to express the sorrow that all of our soccer community feels for those victims we know and those we never did know. Second, we have had to make a difficult decision on whether the soccer games scheduled for this weekend should be played. We have made the decision that they should. As our nation struggles back to its feet, we believe that we should not hand the terrorists one further victory by depriving our children of healthy recreational activity. In making our decision, we think it very, very important that everyone understands that we have not forgotten and we will not forget what has happened. Therefore, we request that, before each game this weekend, the coaches and the referees lead the players and spectators in a full minute of silence. We hope each of you will take that moment to reflect and give your thoughts to the victims, the survivors and the heroic rescuers. We will completely understand if your beliefs or personal circumstances are such that you decide that your child should not attend this weekend. We ask only that you inform your coach ahead of time. If you are a coach, we ask that you make sure that if not you, then someone other responsible parent take charge of the team. God Bless America. With best wishes, Lance Roth, Regional Commissioner
Last updated January 13, 2005 at 05:12 PM |
