So I’m from L.A. but my entire family is from Nola. 8 months, I decided to see the MNF game in KC with the intention of taking my dad who was 83 and had always wanted to go to the Negro League Museum (he was a huge Brooklyn and eventual LA Dodger fan because of Jackie Robinson) but we had no reason to ever go there.
My dad had moderate Alzheimer’s and also suffered from kidney failure and was on dialysis. His health started deteriorating early this year so I decided to just make it a solo trip when it was obvious he couldn’t travel like he used to.
On September 9, my dad died. I was going to cancel the trip, but I know he would’ve wanted me to still see the museum and all of his heroes he told me about as a kid.
So I went to KC for the first time, and I had a blast. People were so nice, the fans were all good natured, no one was a belligerent asshole, and even though my team got their teeth kicked in, because you have the best QB on the planet and we have Derek Carr, but that’s beside the point. I had a great experience and just wanted to shout out all of you who helped make my grieving just an ounce more tolerable.
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youre an awesome person, thanks for sharing. Dodgers are gonna win it all for you and pops
So sorry, sir, something about having a dad that was a sports fan. I’m pretty sure I haven’t watched a game in four years that I haven’t thought about what my dad would’ve said about a play, or how he’d react to a game.
So glad you had a good time in KC, though!
That’s an awesome story. I hope you got to the Negro League Museum. I’m no longer in KC but have property in Central MO and one time I drove back home I spent the afternoon at the museuem and it was great.
Very sorry for your loss. Come back any time!
Sorry to hear about your father. Pulling for the Dodgers now. Come on back when you have time.