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2004 at approximately 9:30pm we lost one of our own. Michael Zabroski
died on his 21st birthday from head injuries that he sustained when he
was struck by a car as he was crossing a street. Michael never knew what
happened and the Doctor's said "He never felt one ounce of pain."
All of you that know Michael would have been proud of him as we were
year after year while he wore a Team Connecticut uniform. He fought and
fought until he just could not fight any longer.
As always, we are all extremely proud of him and honored to be a part of
his magnificent life. His dad, Coach Zabroski, said last night at the
hospital . . ."Two of Michael's proudest moments were that he was
honored to be part of Team Connecticut and that he was in the starting
line-up in the 1999 National Championship game."
Those of you that knew Michael, and were lucky enough just to get one of
those great big bear hugs every time he saw you, or just have the
opportunity to speak with him as he smiled through every sentence know
that it was all of us who were honored to be included and be part of
Michael's life.
As we were leaving the hospital Coach Zabroski remembered another
thing that Michael was extremely proud of . . The fact that Michael is one 13
players out of 500+ that received the Team Connecticut Lifetime
Dedication Award. Coach Zabroski made it known to the entire family as
they waited in the hospital waiting room for some news that his Team
Connecticut Jersey still hangs proudly in his bedroom.
We all must pray for Pete(Dad), Maritza(Mom), and Danielle(sister) as this
is a tragedy that none of us can fully understand.
Dan Kennedy, Bob Hetu and Pete Zabroski have arranged to set up a
scholarship program in Michael's name. Pete has been adament that this
is what Michael would have wanted.
Pete has also requested that in lieu of flowers please send all donations
to:
Team Connecticut Baseball, Inc.
c/o the Michael Zabroski Scholarship Program
525 Burnside Avenue
East Hartford, CT 06108
In Michael there was not a better son, brother, grandson,
nephew, friend, or teammate. I now understand why we love
our Team Connecticut program so much . . .To be lucky enough
be touched by someone like Michael Zabroski.
Thank You Mikey.
Coach Kennedy
