Honoring our Fallen Avs - Saturday, September 10th
by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 10, 2011 9:16 AM MDT
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Reminder that this is today, Saturday, from 10am to sundown
Yesterday afternoon, I sent an email to Justin and Ryan of the Avalanche Guild about putting together a memorial tribute for Wade Belak, Karlis Skrastins and Ruslan Salei. Little did I know that they would take off with the idea in such an amazing way. You can find the official release on the Avs Brigade website, but here's the plan. For those who are local, I really hope you can join us.
In light of the recent losses of three former Avalanche players, The Avalanche Guild's Burgundy Brigade, alongside the Mile High Hockey crew, will be setting up a small memorial area outside of the the Pepsi Center's main entrance on Saturday (9/10).
Beginning at 10:00 am, both websites are encouraging all Avalanche fans to come by and sign posters next to pictures of all three players. This small tribute area will be on display throughout the afternoon.
Once the sun sets, we will take everything from the tribute and donate it directly to the Avalanche. We will then ask that they pass along items to the player's families as a token of our true condolences to them.
This summer has been an unbearable one for hockey fans everywhere, and with the season just around the corner, we feel it is extremely important for fans to pay their respects to the lives that were tragically lost. This acts as a simple reminder that we recognize the true human element of hockey; those three players were not only warriors on the ice, but fathers, brothers, sons and respected members of the hockey community.
Since words aren't enough to express the deepest sympathy we feel for these losses, we invite everyone to take some time on Saturday to celebrate the lives of our fallen Avs players - Wade Belak, Karlis Skrastins and Ruslan Salei - and reflect upon the lives of other players who perished this summer.
- Justin Goldman, The Avs Guild Founder
PLEASE SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO:
Info@thehockeyguild.com or
ryan@thehockeyguild.com
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How long will that be up? I will be in Denver that day and would love to do that. Thanks for the information
Beginning at 10:00 am, both websites are encouraging all Avalanche fans to come by and sign posters next to pictures of all three players. This small tribute area will be on display throughout the afternoon.
Once the sun sets, we will take everything from the tribute and donate it directly to the Avalanche. We will then ask that they pass along items to the player’s families as a token of our true condolences to them.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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Thanks AJ. I didn’t even see that part that said “when the sun goes down.” I am taking the wife to the Buelle and I go right by The Can, and I know she will love to do that.
by Avalanchefan86 on Sep 9, 2011 9:12 AM MDT up reply actions
npnp
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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Wow, that’s a great idea. Damn you oklahoma
It's all about the O'
by SteveHouse on Sep 9, 2011 8:53 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
Anybody who wants to send something
or have something specific written somewhere just email me and I’ll compile a list of haul it down there tomorrow <3
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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What time is everyone going at? I think I’ll head down there with my littlest Avs fan and it’d be cool to see some of you!
Bob’s season ticket draft is tomorrow, but it should be wrapped a little bit after noon. Or maybe even before. A lot of us will be there, and I plan on heading down after that. Soooo… 130, 2ish?
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
I will prob be there most of the day helping out.
In love and memory, 2011-2012 Locomotiv: you'll never be forgotten
by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 9, 2011 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
That’s really awesome of you Cheryl! I’m sort of sick right now and will have my baby with me, but let me know if there’s anything I can do or bring. I’ll try to be down there around 2!
by xskatebakerrx on Sep 9, 2011 12:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Just come. We’re going to have condolence albums with pens for people to write in and lighters and matches for the candles people bring. There will also be some extra candles just in case someone forgets. Of course, posters, flowers and other things are most welcome. I’m bringing a hockey stick. I wish I had three to give.
In love and memory, 2011-2012 Locomotiv: you'll never be forgotten
by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 9, 2011 1:28 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m planning on going after the draft.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
but have to leave Denver by 2
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
I’ll try to go there early evening, hopefully before it gets taken down.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a raging dick hole like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Sep 9, 2011 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions
It was the Avs Guild who did it. I just came up with the idea that it should be done. Stick taps go solely to them.
In love and memory, 2011-2012 Locomotiv: you'll never be forgotten
by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 9, 2011 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
My heart will be there…my body, won’t. Can someone if they plan on signing sign my name for my appreciation and honoring of them?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Absolutely. Email me or AJ with the note you’d like to leave and we will be sure it gets in there. This is an open invitation to anyone who can’t make it.
In love and memory, 2011-2012 Locomotiv: you'll never be forgotten
by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 9, 2011 1:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh and there will be three individual books, one for each player.
In love and memory, 2011-2012 Locomotiv: you'll never be forgotten
by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 9, 2011 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions
You’ll be getting something form me.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 9, 2011 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions
I think that’s all that needs to be brought. Anything else is icing.
In love and memory, 2011-2012 Locomotiv: you'll never be forgotten
by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 9, 2011 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team will honor
the lives of its former players, Karlis Skrastins, Ruslan Salei and Wade Belak, on
opening night, Saturday, October 8.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Sep 9, 2011 2:07 PM MDT reply actions
I added it to the front page. I think it’s a good thing. It will be interesting to see the dichotomy between Forsberg stuff and the memorial stuff.
In love and memory, 2011-2012 Locomotiv: you'll never be forgotten
by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 9, 2011 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions
I talked to Jaye about this on Twitter the other day
If they didn’t want to immediately follow up the Foppa ceremony with them honoring the fallen three they could do it during first intermission and then return to Foppa stuff for the second.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
Saw Coverage of your Memorial on the News
Wasn’t around this site the last few days. What wonderful people run all of these hockey sites. What a great way to honor these players. I believe I saw Beachie there (of course – she is one of the most dedicated and loyal fans ever). That memorial was a wonderful way of making sure all of us remember those players and their families.
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I am sorry that I couldn’t come down.
I did catch both of the spots on the news.
Fox 31 did a very nice piece.
You guys rock! Thanks for doing this!
Can we expect a followup post with some pics?
*sigh*
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Just put it up. . =)
In love and memory, 2011-2012 Locomotiv: you'll never be forgotten
by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 11, 2011 12:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks for posting the pictures, Cheryl. It looks like it was done well. Great job to everyone who participated. Wish I could have been there.
by Go Avs and Mavs on Sep 11, 2011 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks ;)
Well done.
August is done, Bring on the hockey!
R.I.P. Wade, Rusty and Scratch
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