142<SUP>nd</SUP> Aeromed participates in JOINT PATRIOT 2001: Delaware National Guard

By Det.1 /444th MPAD

Spec. Russel Reid of the 153 Military Police Company waits for his pitch. The Delaware Army National Guard team swept a doubleheader from Grotto’s on the last day of the season, securing second place in the 2001 Adult Slow-Pitch (Newark Softball) Gold League. (Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri)

DNG Softball Team takes 2nd place
By Command Sgt. Maj. James C. Vavala

Your Delaware National Guard Softball Team wrapped up its season by capturing the second place trophy in the 2001 Adult Slow Pitch (Newark Softball) Gold League. Coach Mark Schroeder summed up the season and his team's performance in this way:

"…this was one of my most memorable seasons ever! I witnessed a group of players who came together, communicated, and became a team. I am so confident in this team, that I can put any (opposing) team on the field and (we'll) win. Whether win or lose, we still were a team, a team that played hard and never quit, a team (that) has just begun to unleash its potential, and they have class!"

Staff Sgt. Elmer Orengo of the 198^th Signal Battalion displays his pitching form. The Delaware Army National Guard softball team was coached by Sgt. First Class Mark Schroeder of the 193rd RTI and Assistant Coach Chief Warrant Officer Ken Fowler of the 261st Signal Brigade and took second place in it’s first year in the Newark Adult Slow-Pitch Gold League. (Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri)
The team finished with a 23-11 record. Congratulations to the outstanding soldiers on this team who proudly represented the Delaware National Guard:

SFC Mark Schroeder (Coach)
CW4 Ken Fowler (Assistant Coach)
SGT Richard Bell
SPC Aaron Black
PFC Daniel Boone
SGT Page Brooks
Richard Burris
Pablo Cortez
SPC Ryan Dougherty
CW2 Mike Elwood
COL Pete Fedorkowicz
SPC Diana Gillespie
SGT Ruta Harrison
SGT Bart Jester
Mike Maloney
SGT Robert Maloney
SSG Elmer Orengo
SPC Russell Reed
SFC Pat Rossi
SGT Danny Silva
SFC Greg Symes

Spec. Diana Gillespie of STARC legs out an infield single in Newark’s Gold Slow-Pitch League finale. The Delaware Army National Guard team took second place during the regular season, but were eliminated during league playoffs. (Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri)