Heavy Hearts for the Houston Power 14u

[SOFTBALLS]

I just got off the phone with a buddy of mine and he informed me of some sad news . It seems that the Houston Power 14u has lost one of their coaches in a tragic accident. I just wanted to give my condoleces on behalf of the softball comunity. Our thought and prayers are with this team as they travel to GA.I know y'all will be playing with heavy hearts but win or lose we are all proud of you. I'm sure y'all will make him proud. Good luck guys and I know I'll be rooting for you from FT Worth.

[HEADCASE]

My thoughts and prayers go out to this team.

[playball]

Last year we were in a tournament where the head coach of the other team lost his wife to a battle with a rare cancer. I didn't know it until half way throught the game as a coach told me. As the game progressed I noticed the dad sitting on the bench with his daughter and his arm around her just looking into the field. Never in my life will I forget that image. I tell you in put everything into perspective. Went up to him later on and told him how sorry I was for their loss. The game was irrelevent at that point for me. Life is too short to worry about the small stuff.

[Countess2U]

I just checked their website and it says that it was the 18u coaches son and it happened in 2004? I could be missing something here. Either way, my thoughts and prayers are with them.

[SOFTBALLS]

The website might not be updated .

[REALLY]

The website might not be updated .

It was Gilbert Reyes one of the assistant coaches

Gilbert Hernandez Reyes
GILBERT HERNANDEZ REYES, 49, went home to be with Our Lord on July 17, 2009. Gilbert was born in El Paso, Texas. He attended Andress High School where he played basketball, graduating in 1978. He entered the Houston Police Academy, graduating in June of 1979. Gilbert had an illustrious career as a police officer, serving 30 years, 25 as a SWAT Team member. He earned the Honor of Hispanic Officer of the Year in 1987. At the time of his passing Gilbert was working in Narcotics. For many years he represented HPD at the annual Police Olympics. Where he was a 3 time State Boxing Champion. He played on the Departments Basketball team that also won a title as State Champions. Gilbert was a devoted husband and father, spending his free time in the constant company of his children, since their youth. He coached his boy's baseball teams thru CFSA and Select Ball, along with his daughter's softball teams at CFGSA and Select Softball, always ready to help out wherever he could. Gilbert is preceded in death by his father Eudelio (Lalo) Reyes. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Cyndee, sons: Joseph, Christopher, Jordan and daughter, Destiny, mother Nora Hernandez Reyes of Alpine, TX, brothers Adan, Gabriel (Marcy), Michael (Courtney), sister Fay (Mark), parent-in-laws, Ignacio and Aurora DeLaFuente, brother-in-laws Carlos (Diana), Joel, Eloy (Donna), Richard (Rene), sister-in-laws Celia Garza (Mike) and the late Dahlia Sauceda (Juan). Gilbert is also leaving behind numerous loving nieces and nephews along with countless friends. Gilbert was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He was a hero to all of us and he will be greatly missed. We love you Gilbert! The family will receive friends for visitation Wednesday, July 22, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, TX, 77060, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 23, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 11507 Huffmeister Road, Houston, TX, 77065 followed by a rite of committal at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

[Tucson]

My prayers and sympathy goes out to this family.

I found this on-line guest registry, with pictures. http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx? ... 4957531815

[SoftballG]

a very sad time, my prayers go out to the families and players.

[wpanther]

My prayers and thoughts go out as well. We just had one of our coaches father pass away so the whole team dressed in there uniforms and went to the viewing to show support for the coach. Now this is 10u all stars but thought it was a nice thing to do as this coach loves softball and her father knew it and supported her and her daughters.

[Nunya]

Thoughts and prayers go out to the players and families.