The picture to the right not only has some of my favorite Fire Fans but these are men who had an impact on Liam, Rory and Keefe's life growing up. (L to R: Peter Wilt (former GM), Steve Piggot, Barry Murtaugh, Don Craft, Ben Burton, and Andy Brody).
Due to living half way around the world none of the boys were able to attend the event. However Barry and I had a great time reminiscing with these guys. The stories they could tell but I won't bore you with the details. ;) Let's just say these are stories to be remembered and shared!!
When the Chicago Fire Soccer Team began Liam was 16, Rory was 12, and Keefe was 10. All three boys played soccer from the time they were 5 years old. They were players and referee's all through high school. In addition, along with their Dad, they were charter members of the first supporters club, BarnBurners. Our lives were taken over by soccer! I don't think they ever missed a home game and even took fan bus trips to away games. I became an official soccer widow. LOL!
As the boys matured, so did the supporter organizations. The Barn Burners eventually joined with other supporter clubs forming what is now Section 8 Chicago. All three boys were and continue to be avid supporters of the Fire and Section 8.
Thank you Peter, Steve, Don, Ben, Andy and Barry for sticking by their side. You all have been an inspiration and blessing in their lives.
Go Fire!!
Semper Fi!
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