Veterans Donald Lee Martin, Jim Morrison, and Charlie Martin were recognized for their service in the armed forces during the veterans’ recognition ceremony at Westboro Wildcat Days Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Westboro, Missouri.
During the ceremony, a 21-gun salute was performed by local legionnaires Tim Morehouse, Jesse Payne, James Mather, Roger Pennel, Chris Stevens, Brian Peterson, and David Smith.
Connor Brown played “The Star Spangled Banner” on guitar.
The late George Laur and Gabe Poptanycz, Westboro residents and supporters of Westboro Wildcat Days, were remembered during the opening ceremonies. The field was painted with the initals G P and teammate and classmate Jace Champlin spoke to the crowd about Gabe’s love of the game and his motto “Boro for Life.”
Gabe’s wife Annie spread some of his ashes on the field.
The Westboro Wildcats youth baseball team members were recognized during the opening ceremony of Westboro Wildcat Days.
Memphis Martin and JJ Rolf watch the men go head-to-head on the softball field at Westboro Wildcat Days.
Matt Amthor is pictured with the bunt for the Amthor Farms team.
Brian “Swerve” Irvine sends a pitch to the plate.
The Cerven Operations Team won the Westboro Wildcat Days Softball Tournament in Westboro, Missouri, this past weekend. Pictured are team members, from left to right: front row – Luke McClarnon, Kaleb Kahue, Trevor Jameson, and Delson Grantham; and back row – Kyle Cerven, Kevin Johnson, Matt Potratz, Damian Barnett, Marcus Birt, and Jake Cerven. (Westboro Wildcat Days Facebook photo)
The GHS Team placed second at Westboro Wildcat Days in Westboro, Missouri. Pictured are team members, from left to right: front row – Brady Cox, Jonny McCall, Jake Dyche, Heath Higdon, and Cameron Staples; and back row – Spencer Weir, Andrew Brunner, Luke Cox, Taylor Wissel, Jordan Whitworth, Braden Wright, Tyler Peve, and Sam Phillips. (Westboro Wildcat Days Facebook photo)
The Williams Farms Team placed 3rd in the Westboro Wildcat Days Softball Tournament in Westboro, Missouri, this past weekend. Pictured are team members, from left to right: front row – Shadoe Steevie, Karsten Beckel, Shane Guyer, Coach Chipper Weinreich, Jacob Sunderman, and Sponsor Jeff Williams; and back row – Will Sump, Zach Goering, George Ellison, James McCall, and Tim Weinreich. Not pictured are Keaton Williams, Wyatt Schmitt, Isaac Jones, Cole Baumgart, Kade Engstrand, and Steven Gilliland. (Westboro Wildcat Days Facebook photo)
