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Big Day in Running

Today was the Boston Marathon. You can check the race results here.

Saying Goodbye

From the Philadelphia Inquirer

The tributes to Harry Kalas will take off today and tomorrow like “a high, towering drive” — as the beloved Phillies broadcaster liked to say.

But other remembrances are also in the works to keep Kalas alive in local hearts and minds.

The biggest event will be the public memorial service tomorrow at Citizens Bank Park, where Kalas’ casket will be on view at home plate.

Fans are welcome to come and pay their last respects from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., then stay for ceremonies to follow.

At 1 p.m., current and former players, broadcasters, team executives, family and friends will have their turns to visit the casket.

The official tribute begins at 1:30 p.m.

Phillies spokeswoman Bonnie Clark said fans could come and go all morning, but couldn’t predict whether some might have problems finding seats for the afternoon ceremony.

“There’s no way for us to guage how many people will really turn out,” she said.

Free parking should be available in the lots west of the ballpark. Fans should enter the park via the Third Base Gate and leave through the First Base Gate.

Fans will be allowed to take photographs, as well as bring in food and non-alcoholic drinks, Clark said. Usually, the Phillies do not allow cans, or hard-sided containers such glass bottles or thermoses.

The concessions stands will be closed, but the club will hand some complementary snacks and beverages, while supplies last, Clark said.

The funeral services and burial, scheduled for early next week, will be private, according to the Phillies and the Kalas family.

All sorts of tributes are also planned for Citizens Bank Park today, both before and during tonight’s soldout game against the San Diego Padres.

Sometime today, black bunting will be hung in front of the radio and TV booths. It will remain there for the club's seven-game homestand.

The TV booth will also get a plaque declaring it, “The Harry Kalas Broadcast Booth: ‘That ball’s outta here.’ ” The radio area already bears the designation, “The Richie ‘Whitey’ Ashburn Broadcast Booth: ‘This game's easy, Harry.’ ”

Ashburn, of course, was a popular Phillies outfielder and broadcaster, as well as Kalas’ longtime on-air partner and friend.

At 5:30 p.m. the Quaker City String band will perform near the Mike Schmidt statue, where fans have created a growing memorial to Kalas.

Fans entering the park for the 7:05 p.m. game will get a color photograph of Kalas, as well as a copy of a poem he wrote for fans.

During the homestand, the Phillies flag in Ashburn Alley will hang at half-mast and Kalas' signature will be displayed on the field.

Harry’s sons Todd, Brad and Kane will throw out the ceremonial first balls. A moment of silence will precede a performance of the national anthem by Kane, the youngest son.

A video on PhanaVision will show highlights of the broadcaster's career.

As a reminder of how much Harry Kalas will be missed, no commentary will be given during the first half-inning of tonight’s Comcast broadcast.

During the seventh-inning stretch, fans will be encouraged to sing along as a video plays on PhanaVision of Kalas doing a familiar rendition of “High Hopes.”

Last night, players and coaches began wearing a black patch on their chests bearing the initials "HK."

All season, after every Phillies home run, Kalas' trademark "Outta here!" will be heard throughout the park, as the Liberty Bell lights up.

An outfield billboard will also honor Kalas for the rest of the season.

The homestead continues with games against the Padres tomorrow night, Sunday afternoon and Monday night, followed by a series against the Milwaukee Brewers with two night games and a Thursday afternoon game.

Sad Day in Philadelphia

Harry Kalas Remembere, The Voice of Philadelphia

The Kalas family and the Phillies have announced that a memorial tribute for Harry Kalas will be held at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, April 18.

Fans will get a chance to pay their final respects to the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies, Harry Kalas, during a memorial ceremony at Citizens Bank Park this weekend.

Kalas' family and the Phillies announced a public memorial will be held at the stadium Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Fans will be permitted to pay their respects to the Hall of Fame broadcaster on a first come, first served basis before an on-field tribute at 1:00 p.m.

The Phillies will then take on the San Diego Padres at 7:05 p.m.

Known for his signature "Outta here!" home run calls, Kalas died Monday after collapsing in the broadcast booth before the Phillies' 9-8 victory over the Washington Nationals. He was 73.

Beverly Fields, a spokeswoman at the Washington D.C. chief medical examiner's office, said Tuesday that an autopsy showed Kalas had atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The disease, in which plaque buildup restricts blood flow in arteries, is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.

Private funeral services and burial will be private and held early next week.

Beginning Wednesday, players will wear HK uniform patches for the rest of the season. The black circular HK patch will be located on the front of the jersey in the area of the heart.

The Phillies return home on Friday night to play San Diego at 7:05. Fans are urged to arrive early as the team will pay tribute to Harry prior to the game. More details are expected later in the week.

Kalas is survived by his wife and three sons, one of whom is a broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Rays.

PHILLIES TO PAY TRIBUTE TO HARRY KALAS ON FRIDAY NIGHT:

Information from the Phillies-

Fans are urged to arrive early for the Friday, April 17 game when the Phillies play the San Diego Padres at 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. It will be the first home game since Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas' death four days earlier.

The Phillies will honor their legendary voice prior to the game with several tributes:

- The television booth in which Harry broadcast since Citizens Bank Park opened in 2004 will be named the Harry Kalas Broadcast Booth, "That ball's outta here!" A plaque will be hung to officially name the booth. The neighboring radio booth is named the Richie ("Whitey") Ashburn Broadcast Booth, "This game's easy, Harry."

- The ceremonial first ball will be thrown by Harry's three sons, Todd, Brad and Kane.

- Prior to the National Anthem, to be sung by Harry's son Kane, there will be a moment of silence.

- All fans will receive an 8"x10" color photograph of Harry.

- Harry's signature will be displayed on the field during the seven-game homestand beginning on Friday.

- Also for the seven games, a black drape will appear in front of the Phillies radio and TV booths and the Phillies flag in Ashburn Alley will be hung at half-mast.

- A video of Harry's career will be aired on PhanaVision.

- During the seventh-inning stretch, a video of Harry singing "High Hopes" will be shown on PhanaVision. Fans will be encouraged to join in.

- Other acknowledgements include:

- 'B7During the first half-inning of the game televised by Comcast Network Philadelphia (formerly CN8), there will be no announcer commentary.

- Throughout the remainder of the season, a billboard honoring Harry will be displayed on the outfield wall.

- As previously announced, an HK patch will be worn on Phillies uniforms this season.

- Throughout the 2009 season, following every Phillies home run, Harry's legendary "Outta Here!" home run call will be played over the PA system as the Liberty Bell lights up.

June 3rd

I know that date sounds very far away right now, but it really isn't. It is also a very special day (In my opinion) because it is...NATIONAL RUNNING DAY!

From the website:

It's all about that first step! Running is an incredibly healthy, easy, and accessible form of exercise. Whether it’s five minutes, 15 minutes, or 45 minutes, every little bit of time spent running makes a difference in the goal to live healthy, happy, and heart strong.

Join us for National Running Day on Wednesday, June 3, as we come together as a nation to take strides toward leading healthier, fitter lives.

So get out there and run!!

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This Old House

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