Taylor S Gatz

I'm an analog player in a digital world...KC Royals, KC Chiefs and Kansas State grad! #ripEddieVanHalen

[Sarah Nauser @SarahNauser]

Day 15
How did you become friends with George Brett?

The timing of this question feels especially fitting since today is George’s birthday. Happy Birthday, George!

Back in 2018, I was living out a dream by working as a police officer in the Royals dugout. Before the game started, George’s son, Jackson, came down behind the dugout to say hello to my friend Sergeant Tommy Woods, who had graciously let me work alongside him that night. Tommy introduced us and mentioned that I had just been diagnosed with ALS.

Not long after, I jokingly told Jackson, “Tell your dad to come down here. I want to meet him.” Normally, I would never say something like that. But I knew how deeply ALS mattered to George. It’s even referenced on the inscription of his statue beyond the right field wall.

For more than 40 years, George has been committed to fighting ALS after losing his close friend Keith Worthington to the disease. He made Keith a promise that he would stay in the fight until there’s a cure.

A little while later, Jackson returned and said, “George is down there and wants to meet you.” Instantly, I was nervous. What do you even say to your childhood hero?

George greeted me with a hug and handed me a baseball he had signed. He asked how I was doing and made sure I had the support I needed. Before we finished talking, he asked what he could do for me. I remember laughing and saying, “Honestly, this is already pretty amazing.” But then I added, “Throwing out the first pitch with you would be awesome.”

George smiled and said, “Consider it done.”

Less than a month later, it happened.

Before we parted ways that night, George also promised me something else — that he would stand beside me throughout my battle with ALS. Over the years, he has kept that promise in every way possible.

A lot of people know George Brett as a Hall of Fame baseball player. I know him as a loyal friend, a man of his word, and someone who quietly shows up for people when they need it most. His friendship has been one of the greatest blessings of my ALS journey, and I will never stop being grateful for the kindness he’s shown me and so many others fighting this disease.
#ALS #ALSAwareness #SarahsSoldiers #FightLikeAGirl

[Colbert Hills @colberthills]

Rest easy, Mr. Colbert. You will be deeply missed.

[The Manhatter @TheManhatter]

Only a handful of QB’s could create a 90+ yard TD run…

Ridiculous.

[Eddie Trunk @EddieTrunk]

Last night on the plane coming back from Brazil there was a @prince concert from Purple Rain on the seat back. It had been restored for 40th anniversary so I watched it. The talent the guy had was truly ridiculous. He was literally great at everything. And I’ve never seen anyone move like that on stage non stop. I always said I wished he made a full on rock album. His guitar playing was just insane too. In today’s pop world where you have 12 writers for one song and half the “live” show is on tape, Prince was the REAL deal on every level, and so beyond much of the stuff in that genre today in every way. Truly amazing.

[Eddie Trunk @EddieTrunk]

Sad news here. Didn’t know Donn, but he played a huge role in @VanHalen . RIP

[John Rambo Film @JohnRamboFilm]

JOHN RAMBO — Now in Production.

[K-State Football @KStateFB]

Good Morning, MHK

[Jacob Pullen @Jpullz0]

It’s hard to watch honestly

[K-State Crops Judging @KStateCropsTeam]

🏆CATS WIN!

A 34th Crops Judging national title has been officially clinched after a big win in the 2nd round at Chicago!

K-State's record now includes 1/3 of all years since the contest began (1923). #Dynasty

Karlie Albright - 1st
Collin Mills - 3rd
Ella Pachta - 4th

[Ryan Wallace @The_RyanWallace]

In a vacuum, yeah. That sucked. That’s a game you could’ve and should’ve won.
Big picture though, we don’t have to like or approve the outcome but we can and should certainly applaud the performance (more specifically the effort).
Finally we saw some signs of life when it looked like oxygen levels were empty.

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

Ace Frehley, the wild Spaceman of Kiss who played guitar in the band throughout their Seventies heyday and again during the reunion period in the Nineties and inspired an entire generation of musicians, has died at age 74.

More on his life and legacy:
https://t.co/8EKMz8SVtM

[Eddie Trunk @EddieTrunk]

#RIPAce @ace_frehley

[New Heights @newheightshow]

NEW NEWS!!!!!

Congrats to @tkelce and @taylorswift13 ❤️‍🔥

[Earvin Magic Johnson @MagicJohnson]

Remembering husband, girl dad, entrepreneur, friend, five-time champion, and one of the greatest to ever lace them up, Kobe Bryant on his birthday 🎁

[Jacob Pullen @Jpullz0]

What’s up everyone!
Join us July 17th at the UMKC Swinney Center for the rematch in our 2nd Annual Wheat State Showdown vs. @JHXHoopsTBT!

🎟️ Don’t miss the action — grab your tickets today! https://t.co/TSSuPQjNaE

[Eddie Trunk @EddieTrunk]

This is sad news. Total legend in music production. Always wish I had a chance to interview him. RIP

[Taylor S Gatz @tailgate5150]

No, no, no, no, no, no!!! #RIPValKilmer #legend #icon #methodactor #GOAT

[KC Catbackers @KCCatbackers]

LOOK AT HUSTLE IN THE DICTIONARY AND IT’S JUST A PICTURE OF MOBI #EMAW

[K-State Men's Basketball @KStateMBB]

WIN CAM (Pt. 4)

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

This man is leading his team to an inspiring mid season turnaround

Kansas State is on FIRE

(Via @KStateMBB 🎥)