The Midwest Garrison descended upon Fifth Third Bank ball park in Geneva, Illinois to help the Kane County Cougars celebrate their Star Wars Night. Although the weather was questionable earlier in the day, the skies cleared just in time to help the sellout crowd celebrate both the Cougars and their love of Star Wars.
The night began with a parade which launched from Center field. The Cougars invited anyone wearing a Star Wars costume to participate. The Cougar's mascot and the 501st/Midwest Garrison led the parade. All Garrison characters stopped for photos along the third base line.
With gametime approaching, Darth Maul was given the honor of throwing out the first pitch....AND NAILED IT!!!!
The remainder of the night was for the fans who came from all over the park to take pictures. Chewie did some lounging!!!
Thanks to all who came out to support this awesome evening with the Kane County Cougars and the Midwest Garrison!!!! Congratulations to Darcy Jorgensen DZ81470 on her first OFFICIAL event as a registered member of the Midwest Garrison!!!!
Troopers attending:
Dave Klima TK12155 Stormtrooper
Joe Tokarz TD30303 Sandtrooper
Steve Gaza TK4034 Stormtrooper
Luis Boileve TK 604 Stormtrooper
Kim Worley DZ12108 Tusken Raider
Shannon Buetsch BH82371 Boushh
Garrison C/O Brian Troyan TB8968 Biker Scout
Darcy Jorgensen DZ81470 Tusken Raider
Legion C/O Aimee Jorgensen TB101 Biker Scout
Kevin Glass TK2854 Stormtrooper
Jim Tampa SL1020 Darth Vader
Ted Ruler SL36285 Darth Maul
Samantha Scholl Rebel Legion Padme
Patrick Klehr Chewbacca
Thanks to Hawk Worley and Mike Smith from Photographic Services International for their photographic documentation of the evening.
52 total man hours served
IL-Geneva/60134 - Kane County Cougars SW Night - SAT 8/31/13
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Re: IL-Geneva/60134 - Kane County Cougars SW Night - SAT 8/3
Great write up, and amazing pictures Looks like a fun night, nice job!!!
Re: IL-Geneva/60134 - Kane County Cougars SW Night - SAT 8/3
I had so much fun that night. I had this one little girl...every time she saw me in the park she would hug me and say, "Princess Leia are you still ok?" I would just shake my head up and down and hug her back. So darn adorable!!!
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Re: IL-Geneva/60134 - Kane County Cougars SW Night - SAT 8/3
gotta ask....
any charitable donations?
But it looks like you all had a great time.
any charitable donations?
But it looks like you all had a great time.
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Re: IL-Geneva/60134 - Kane County Cougars SW Night - SAT 8/3
ToD updated. Looks like a great time!!