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The concrete wall is all that remains behind the fence
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Looks a bit different from the 1ST base line
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A look-up at the missing bleachers and old press box
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How many years of memories ???
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Home plate a young ball player soaking in the moment
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There used to be something here, right?
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The bullpen that once was...
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The front sign- why wasn't it the last to fall?
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All that is left is the wrecking ball...
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Still waiting for the date to be announced...
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I am betting the new park will be full of bells and whistles
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But somethings can't be replaced...
Teresa and Bob Wease will be there to see the final stages of the old ball park that has been a staple for the city of Harrisonburg and the Valley Baseball League !