The first annual Robert Simmons Volley Ball Tournament was special. If you have the desire to help, to support or just get involved in any way, PLEASE contact the RobertSimmonsFoundation to learn how.
Here ... Robert enjoys Gators and Tators ... he'll be greatly missed.
I must thank all the folks that worked so hard to create the foundation and for organizing the Volleyball fund raiser. The teams came out and an afternoon of fun, fellowship and especially a day for remembering a dear friend was held. I'll be looking forward to more events in the future!
Robert's nickname was ... Bouge. I think he had many ...
but BOUGE was given to him by his Grandfather. ( Mr. Bobby K )
So, ... Team Bouger's was in full force.
Lodge Team members ... Cmac, Jmac, and Lodge-Girl Cara along with Johnny B and unknown little dude came out to show support.
Their Team name was ... " Team Sasquatch"
And ... TheLodgeman.com's official Team showed up too !
( notice the ringer ... Big John )
Below ... enjoy the action packed photos from a
grueling afternoon where 16 teams fought a battle
after battle to bring home the hardware.
This group played some good ball ...
Team Lodge's Jordan stared down the competition. Without her coming up with dig after dig ... we wouldn't have made it. That girl is awesome.
Mr. Bobby K stares down Josie ... Team Bouger's mascot.
The K's ... Bob and Dorothy Kesinger ... the BEST two people I know.
Joe and Cara stop for a quick photo.
Casey and "the unknown Lil Dude" pose too.
Kayla and Brittany W. smile too !
Between matches ... Kayla and Brittany L ... take a break. These two girls played hard all afternoon diving into the sand over and over.
Brittany W. shows her skills off ... that girl ROCKED the ACES all day.
Brittany W. shows off the "Sock Feet" style of play !
Chuck and Brittany L. take the sand for the Championship match !
Big BAD John ... he stuffed the competition all afternoon. I actually felt a little bad for bringing in the ringer. He towered above the net all day.
And when the day was done ... thanks to BIG BAD JOHN ...
Kayla and Brittany L. go up and receive the first place trophies !
And the excitement was too hard to contain !
and ... if you fell moved to help in any manner, ... please ...
any support you can provide will be greatly appreciated.