Bearcat baseball salutes military, honors veterans
The Bainbridge Post-SearchlightApr 14, 2018
Twenty five veterans and active military personnel stood on the Bearcat Diamond Thursday for the second annual Military Appreciation Night.
They were applauded by both the Bearcats and the visiting Cairo Syrupmakers for their selfless commitment to protecting our country.
"I hope that our kids will understand what a privilege this is, to play a great game, go to a great school, get a great education," Bainbridge coach
"It was a good experience," said Conyers. "I enjoyed it. We talked about preparing yourself in school and making sure you get it between your ears. No matter how good you are at baseball, one bad move on the field can end your career. But if you have it between your ears, you can make it."
He talked about how that same lesson parallels with life, too.
Conyers fought in the Korean Conflict, where he received the Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars. He has spent his entire life as a public servant in Decatur County, has been inducted into the