Posted on 08/04/2005 9:11:09 AM PDT by misterrob
BOSTON -- Lance Cpl. Timothy Michael Bell Jr., a nephew of Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell, was among the 14 Marines killed Wednesday by a roadside bomb in Iraq.
There was a moment of silence before the Royals played the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Wednesday night.
"That was probably the most touching moment of silence I've stood through," Royals designated hitter Mike Sweeney said after Boston's 8-5 victory.
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OMG... prayers for this soldier and for all of his extended family. This is so sad...
Here in NE Ohio we are all stunned!
Two Marines from my brother's (Chris) unit were killed the other day. I can't imagine what it's like for the parents.
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