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District 3 BC Lower Fraser Valley: 2008 news
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District 3 Mourns the Loss of a Little League Giant
It is with regret and sorrow that I announce the passing of Chuck Bailey, a Little Leaguer for over 50 years. Chuck passed away on March 20, after a lengthy, hard fought battle against leukemia.
Chuck started with East Surrey Little League, and eventually moved to Whalley, a League he was synonymous with for the past 45 years. Chuck served as a coach, attending the Little League World Series twice, and 11 years as District Administrator in District 3. He also served as an ADA, and at the time of his passing, was President of Whalley Little League and Little League BC.
A memorial service was held March 31, and was attended by over 1000 people, including local, provincial and federal politicians who had come to know Chuck through his community efforts on behalf of Little League.
His legacy will live on.
Wednesday, April 16
Whalley Little League Mourns Private Terry Street
On April 4, while returning from a patrol outside of Kandahar, Afghanistan, Private Terry Street was killed ...
Thursday, July 24
Fraser Valley Wins Big League Canadian Championship
The District 3 Fraser Valley team defeated the Host team from Ottawa 9-1 in Wednesday night's final game to win the Big League Canadian Championships. Cody Palleson held Ottawa to 6 hits and 1 run in a complete game for the Fraser Valley team. Congratulations to all the players. Next stop - the Big League World Series in Easley South Carolina. Good luck!
Thursday, July 24
Whalley Juniors Win Provincials
Whalley defeated the District 5 Monarchs 10 - 1 in Thursdays final at the Provincial Junior LL Championship Thursday at Queens Park. The boys played a strong tournament going 3-0. Next stop...Blue Mountain Park in Coquitlam for the Nationals beginning next Thursday. Congratulations and Good Luck!
Monday, July 28
White Rock Wins Major 11/12 Provincial Championship
Very exciting final game. Great pitching performances from Dallas Patterson and Morgan Varley of Layritz and Riley Edwards and Max Waterman of White Rock. Nail biter right to the last half inning when Taylor Bedwell led off the bottom of the six with a solo homerun to tie the game and Max Waterman drove in Nick Frkovich from second with the game winning run. White Rock now advances to the National Championship in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia August 2 - 9.
Monday, July 28
Fraser Valley Big League Chiefs at World Series
Follow the Fraser Valley Big League Chiefs at the Big League World Series. Check out all the action at the World Series web site.
Thursday, July 31
Whalley Wins Senior Provincial Championship
Whalley took on Coquitlam in an all District 3 final in Wednesday's Championship game at the Senior Provincial LL Tournament held at Ambleside Park. Coquitlam scored early to take a 1-0 lead but after that it was all Whalley. The Whalley team will now head to Oakville to participate in the Canadian Championship Tournament.
Thursday, August 28
Whalley Little League Mourns Loss of Joe Burns
It is with deepest sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph V. Burns of Surrey, B.C. on August 22nd 2008 at the age of 47. Joe was born in Vancouver November 15, 1960. Joe is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Diane and sons Ryan, Taylor and Mitchell. Also left to mourn are his parents, Jack & Mary Burns and in-laws John & Marlene Hyland. Brother and sisters: John (Helen), Ken, MaryAnn (Mike), Robert (Janice), Clare (Mike), Michael, Rose (Wim), Rick (Kim), Christine (Jeff), Shawna (Brett). Kristen (Doug), Mark, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Joe was proud to be part of Whalley Little League and its family. As a coach of the Canadian team he was honored to take his 12 & 14 year old boys to the World Series.
He will be remembered for his unending love of baseball and his gift of coaching his kids. He was always heard saying, “It’s all about the kids”.
There was always laughter surrounding him. He will never be forgotten and will be forever greatly missed.
Prayers will held on Tuesday Sept. 2nd 8:00 p.m. and the funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday Sept. 3rd at 10:30 a.m .both at St Matthew’s Catholic Church 16079 88th Ave. Surrey. The reception will be at 12:00 noon Wednesday Sept 3rd at Victory Christian Centre Surrey 6788 152nd Surrey.
In lieu of flowers and in recognition of Joe’s dedication, passion and commitment to youth baseball we ask that donations can be made at any TD Canada Trust location, Branch #0175, Account # 6343571.
