Passing: Harry Kalas (Philadelphia Inquirer)

From The Philadelphia Inquirer:

By Michael Vitez and St. John Barned-Smith
Inquirer Staff Writers
April 19, 2009

"The sun swept down the third-base line and by 8 a.m. shined on Harry Kalas' casket, warming the skin and spirits of Phillies fans who came by the thousands to pay respects to their beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster. Many wept as they passed by the casket, placed just behind home plate in Citizens Bank Park and topped with four dozen red roses. Fans kissed it, touched it with their Phillies caps or fingertips, or held their hats over their hearts and just said goodbye in their own special way...."

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Also see: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/sports/baseball/14kalas.html?scp=1&sq=harry%20kalas&st=cse