Our family had a wonderful time in Shawnee-Prague this weekend. The Brian Crawford Memorial was a first-class tournament. I hope that you feel it honors your son in the manner he deserves and brings you some consolation in what it provides and represents.
The Williams
Ft. Worth Cats 14U
I could not have asked to play in a better tournament. The effort put into this tournament to make it unbelievably awesome has left me speechless. This is the 2nd year we have played in the Brian Crawford Memorial and it will not be the last. Thank you for putting all of your heart and sole into making it special for all those children. Thank you for sharing the love you have for your son. It has influence so many people and children is such an amazing way. You and your family are wonderful people and have given my family so much more than you realize.
Tristin’ s Mom
Kenneth,
I’m sure entering scores and stats kept you, (or whoever was submitting the info) busy and on your toes all day/weekend long! But, I cannot tell you how awesome it was to be able to keep the U-trip site up on my phone and just hit the refresh button to see who won what game and the score. Usually u r just in the dark until u get to the park the next morning, or hoping someone is posting updates on okball. Thank u so much for all u have done this past weekend and my son enjoyed every minute of it!!
We bought a necklace for my older son who was playing this weekend. And when his younger brother saw it, he HAD to have one also! He just started t-ball and said he needed a “big boy baseball necklace like his brother!” He doesn’t quite understand the meaning of the necklace yet, but he has worn it every day since we got it!
Thank you for a great weekend of baseball!
#18 D-Back Mom
I just wanted to say thank you for a GREAT weekend! This was the first time we have played in or big Tournament. All of our kids had fun playing and played great! I bought my son a necklace and after I read him the story he wants to wear it all the time, even to school and definitely to games. On the ride home he was looking at the baseball card and said that he wishes he could have watched Brian play ball when he was still alive, coming from a 5 yr old that really touched me that he knew we were playing for someone’s memory, not just another tournament! Thank you everyone and our thoughts were with you all weekend Kenneth!!
JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS KENNETH FOR THROWING A GREAT TOURN. WE HAD FUN AND CONGRATS TO ALL THE GOOD 7U TEAMS TO FINALY COME TOGETHER AND PLAY. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE REST OF THE SEASON.
DUCKS12
Hey my name is Steven and we play for the Oklahoma Bulldogs. We have only been playing for 2 years now so I’m new to the scene. We are playing this weekend for the Brian Crawford Memorial this weekend. My question is how can i find out more information about Brian and what happen to him. I would really like for our kids to appreciate the tournament we are playing in this weekend and the reasoning behind it, Thanks for all the help and Info.
Thank you for having us be a part of The Brian Crawford Memorial Baseball Tournament. My son was touched and honored to play here. Thanks to all of the people from Prague/Shawnee, you all made us feel so welcomed. And you hosted one of the best tournaments we have ever been to!
Berry Family
Crowley, TX
Mr. Crawford, we have never met, but I have told both of my sons about Brian’s story. We are really excited to play this weekend and help honor your son’s memory. I think that you have found an incredible way to keep his memory alive. By the way, my youngest son plays for the OK Heat 7U and he wears #13. May God bless you and your family on this difficult day. I hope to have the opportunity to meet you and shake your hand this weekend.
Kenneth
Thanks. That’s a very nice article. The tournament was very nice this year. We talk to the kids about valuing every day and how important God should be in their lives. We use Brian as an example of living life the right way. Thank you for allowing me and our teams the opportunity to learn about Brian.
Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do.
Kenneth,
This is our second year to play. We have changed teams but we talked our current team into playing. Last year I read Brian’s story to my then 8y/o son. He was so touched that he now writes “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength” in all his caps. This year is his first year to pitch, when he gets in trouble he steps off the mound and looks in the bill of his cap and believes.
“I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me
