Chuck Koch remembered

I want to start out by saying in my line of work you cover a lot of different things that can be big or little events. On Saturday afternoon I had the unique pleasure to cover the dedication of a new softball field to the former athletic director of Willow Run High School who passed away in 2001.
I didn't know Chuck Koch but I will say I would have liked to. The man touched a lot of people's loves over the years and you could tell by the mere turnout at the field on that day.
Yes, a lot of those people were relatives of his (I understand he comes from a big family) but there were also former students and I was very impressed by the entire presentation.
Hillary Edwards (daughter of softball coach Duane Edwards) gave a very good dedication speech and it was touching to hear what he meant to a lot of people.
I cover a lot of events and most of them are games but this one touched me. I felt like I knew him and I really felt glad for the family that this was being done for them. When I drive by the field and see that new sign I will remember that dedication.
Please check out the video at www.heritage.com under sports video and there is a nice article about the event in the paper on Thursday with several pictures.
Thanks for letting me be part of it.