From the NY Daily News article: Last winter Mike Gitelson began to experience serious complications from the bone-marrow transplant. He was hospitalized three times. His immune system was already compromised from the Crohn’s. No medication or treatment could reverse his decline. At 6:18 p.m. on March 19, with the “Mets Yearbook” program playing on SNY, Mike Gitelson died in Room 243 of the bone-marrow transplant unit of Weill Cornell Medical Center. Two days later, he was laid to rest in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Maspeth, Queens. He was 40 years old and went into the earth wearing a gray R.A. Dickey T-shirt. “R.A. brought him so much joy, there was no question that’s what he wanted to wear,” Eileen Lopez says.The Mets were losing 2-0, Harvey was done for the night, we were about to lose another game... and it didn't even matter anymore. I was just happy to have met this little girl and her mother who shared their memories with us. Even if it was just a small portion of their photo album I am happy they had a chance to experience those memories before his untimely death. I am so sorry for your loss Eileen. I am happy to have met you and Izzie. Meeting you guys was the highlight of our night. My girlfriend and I were touched by your story and I wish nothing but the best for the both of you. I could tell that you are both very loved by your caring family and friends. I am glad Izzie will have those great photographs to go along with the stories I am sure you'll tell her about her father. Baseball is important to me as it was to Michael, Eileen and Isabella. The game on the field was trumped by this meeting but I am happy that the sport itself brought so many cherished memories to their family. Read the full NY Daily News article HERE.
We're kicking the day off on Saturday April 26th with some miles around DC. Start your morning off on a positive foot, then sightsee or do whatever else you have planned before the Mets/T7LA pre-game party. We picked a slightly shorter route than our usual fun runs. JOIN US!
Swing by the K Korner on Tuesday April 22nd before the Mets take on the Phillies. If you're sitting with us or not, you can enjoy discounted Montauk draft beers by rocking T7L merch to the bar.
Listen, I too was an idiot from time to time. Have one or two extra beers and do some dumb shit I probably shouldn't have. Last season we were the Team Of Fun. Let's be that. Certainly not this.
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