What we do in life echoes in eternity

The face of Mariner's baseball will never be the same.  The man who started it all, who called the very first pitch, and painted such a magical story of baseball in the Pacific Northwest for 34 years, Dave Niehaus passed away today (Wednesday Nov 11, 2010).

It's weird how you can feel like you know some one you have never met before, you get to know the real person when they are in the business of sports broadcasting.  Their personality is displayed with every word, with ever catch phrase, and with how they responded.  Phrases like "My Oh My," "That ball will fly away," and "Get out your rye bread and mustard grandma it's Grand Salami time," will forever been etched in the minds of all those who followed Mariner baseball from its inception in 1977 until the last pitch of the 2010 season.

He is a legend, a true broadcasting great who will forever have a soft spot in our hearts.  I don't believe there ever was or ever will be a greater supporter of Mariner baseball.  We have streets named after players, and we affectionately call Safeco Field "the house that Griffey built," Dave deserves a momento as well.   He might be at the top of the Mariner's legend's list, or just behind Griffey and Edgar, but he definitely belongs with the likes of Bone, Sweet Lou, The Big Unit, Dan the "Man", Dave Winfield, and a handful of others.

My Oh My, Mr. Niehaus, baseball will never be the same with out you.  You were truly one of the greats, and for all of us who heard you we were blessed.  Thank you for sharing your gift!  You will be missed.