Rangers to build statue of fan who died

[mstng86]

I think it is a bit too much. maybe a plaque.

[forbes]

Its very touching but does anyone kind of get the feeling that it is a bit overboard? I mean no disrespect to the guy or his family by any means but just seems kinda over the top.

i know i shouldn't but i had to chuckle on that

[AdamLX]

Its very touching but does anyone kind of get the feeling that it is a bit overboard? I mean no disrespect to the guy or his family by any means but just seems kinda over the top.

Same thoughts I had when I read the story.

[Geor!]

I certainly hope that the money I donated didn't go towards buying that statue.

[Lason]

Its very touching but does anyone kind of get the feeling that it is a bit overboard? I mean no disrespect to the guy or his family by any means but just seems kinda over the top.

[Big Dad]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/baseball/mlb/08/15/rangers.death.ap/

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Rangers fan killed last month when he fell from the stands at Rangers Ballpark while reaching for a ball will be honored with a bronze statue at the stadium.

The Rangers announced Monday that the statue will depict Brownwood firefighter Shannon Stone and his 6-year-old son Cooper at a Rangers game. The statue likely will be in place for next season outside the park's home plate gate.

Rangers CEO and President Nolan Ryan said it's a fitting tribute to honor Stone, who fell as he reached for a foul ball tossed his way by Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton.

Stone's wife, Jenny, said her family was "touched and grateful" and hoped the sculpture would be a reminder of "the importance of a family's love - love of each other, love of spending time together, and love of the game."


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