Recapping CBC's 1st Annual Military Appreciation Night
On Wednesday, November 11, Creeks Baseball Club proudly hosted our 1st Annual Military Appreciation Night at Rivertown Fields, bringing together our players, coaches, families, and community for a special evening dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
While baseball brought us together, the evening was about something much bigger than the game. It was an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices, dedication, and service of our military heroes, including those who are part of our very own CBC family.
A Special Evening at RiverTown
The evening featured games across our Rivertown fields, with teams coming together for a special 6:45 PM ceremony honoring our nation's military.
We were honored to have several special guests help make our inaugural event memorable.
Color Guard: We were honored to welcome Cadet Sergeant Camila Prieto and her fellow cadets from the Fruit Cove Cadet Squadron FL-171 of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, for the presentation of our nation's colors. Thank you to these outstanding cadets for helping make our ceremony so special!
National Anthem: Amanda Hoehl performed the National Anthem.
Ceremonial First Pitches: Master Sergeant Bryan Wright and Jeff Barlow, retired from the United States Navy and Department of Defense, had the honor of throwing out our ceremonial first pitches.
We extend our sincere appreciation to each of these individuals for helping us create such a meaningful evening for our CBC community.
Honoring Our Own CBC Military Family
One of the most meaningful parts of the evening was recognizing the veterans and active-duty service members who are part of the Creeks Baseball Club family.
These individuals have not only served our country but continue to make an impact on our organization, our players, and our community.
Allan Jordan
A St. Johns County official who plays an important role in maintaining RiverTown Fields, the crown jewel of St. Johns County baseball. Allan, thank you for your commitment to our park, our community, and your military service!
John Santiago | United States Navy, Petty Officer Third Class
John serves as a head coach in our CBC 8U division. Thank you for your service and the time and dedication you continue to give our young athletes.
Herald Johnson | United States Navy, Lieutenant Commander
Herald is currently on active deployment and was unable to join us for this special evening. Your CBC family is thinking of you, Coach. Thank you for your service, and get home safe!
Josh Lanning | United States Army, Specialist
Josh serves as a coach in our CBC 7U division. Thank you for your service and for continuing to lead and inspire the next generation of players.
Tristan Jones | United States Navy, Lieutenant
Tristan has been deployed for the past several months and is deeply missed by his team and family. We are grateful for your sacrifice and service. Get home safe, brother. Your CBC family is cheering you on!
Pete Williams | United States Air Force, Staff Sergeant
Pete serves as a head coach in our CBC 10U division. Thank you for your service and your continued commitment to developing our young athletes.
To each of these individuals, thank you for the example you set, the sacrifices you have made, and the commitment you continue to show both our country and our baseball community.
More Than Baseball
At Creeks Baseball Club, we believe the lessons learned on the field extend far beyond baseball. Leadership, teamwork, commitment, respect, and service are values we strive to instill in every player who wears a Riverhawks uniform.
Our 1st Annual Military Appreciation Night was a reminder of those values and of the extraordinary individuals who demonstrate them every day.
To our military families, veterans, active-duty service members, special guests, volunteers, coaches, and everyone who joined us at Rivertown, thank you for making this inaugural event so special.
Most importantly, to all who have served and continue to serve our great nation: your sacrifice, commitment, and love for our country will always be appreciated and never forgotten.
From all of us at Creeks Baseball Club, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 🇺🇸
We look forward to continuing this special tradition for years to come.
