The Ryan “Pie” Truesdell Memorial Committee would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended and participated in this year’s memorial sports weekend tournaments on Sept. 10 and 11 in Ryan’s memory. Your support is truly appreciated.

We would also like to thank the following sponsors and volunteers, without you we would not be able to hold this special event: The City of Albert Lea, Albert Lea Chamber of Commerce, Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau, KATE Radio, Power 96, KIMT TV, Albert Lea Tribune, Freeborn County Shopper, Albert Lea Parks and Recreation Department, Mrs. Gerry’s, Schweigert, Pepsi Cola, Culligan, Frito Lay, Hy-Vee, Coburn’s Foods, Geneva Meats, American Legion, Holton Farms, Kelly Ellingson, Jake Knutson, Matt Nielson, Tim Randall, Jeff of Green Lea Golf Course, Mark Kness, Easy Rental, Ernie’s Canvas, Thompson Sanitation, Ad-Art, 4 Seasons Coffee, Brian Hughes, Chuck’s Trophy Showcase, Dave Klatt, Oswald’s Bait, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, Mr. Loge, Albert Lea Grizzlies, Krieger Beverage, Geneva Liquor, Cheers Liquor, Liquor Depot, Eastside Liquor, Pub 69, Custom Concrete, Minnesota Corrugated Box, Oak Park Place, Martin Cycling & Fitness, Creative Hair, Classic Reflections, B&B Bait Shop, Fisher’s Jewelry, Stadheims Jewelry, Sorenson’s Appliance, Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness, Nelson’s Shell, NorthStar Power Sports, Clarks Grove Hardware, Sears, Trail’s Travel Center, Albert Lea Seed House, Wok-N-Roll, Perkins, Trumbles, Royal Sports, Aaron Klatt, Electric Beach, Shell Rapid Lube, Hanson Tire Service, Sanderson Automotive, Frames-R-Us, Country Inn & Suites, John Foke, Bert Stenzel, Mary Schilling, Jerry and Peggy Olson, Applebee’s, Motor Inn, Lakeside Cafe, Ben’s Floral & Frame Design, Taco Johns, Taco Bell, Taco King, B&B Cafe, Holiday Lanes, Godfather’s Pizza, Hardees, Pizza Hut, KFC, Green Mill, Morris Furniture, Quiznos, Arby’s, Pour House, Jake’s Pizza, Nasty Habit, Tiger City Sports, Regal Liquor, Ole’s Shell, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Korner Mart, Home Solutions, Lou-Rich, Edward T. Jones, Mr. Fishbocker, Eloise Adams, Big Island Rendezvous and Perry Vinning, Albert Lea Hockey Association, Laurie’s Karaoke Korner and Bruce and Laurie Mullenbach, Brandy Boettcher, Charlene Borst Hagle, Paul and Lisa Minehart, Pete and Jill Blegen, Walter McKoskey, John Severtson, Chad Sorenson, Lon Sorenson, Brandon Klukow, Shanna and Brad Eckberg, all umpires, and volunteers who worked in the concession stand.

We would also like to congratulate the Rippers of Mankato for winning the softball tournament, Isaac Walton for winning the Home Run Derby, Eric Grunske and RJ for winning the bean bag tournament, Stu Riemann, Troy Wagner, Katie Sollici, Tricia Gregerson and Jeremy Aslesen for winning the volleyball tournament, and David King for winning the fishing tournament by catching a 7-pound catfish.

We apologize for having to cancel the golf tournament due to lack of participation and any inconvenience it may have caused others.

Without the support of all of you and the community we could not make this memorial sports weekend happen. If we have left anyone out we truly apologize. Thank you and God bless you and your families.

We hope to see you next year for the 6th Annual Ryan “Pie” Truesdell Sports Weekend scheduled for Sept. 8 and 9, 2012.

Scott Truesdell

Ryan “Pie” Truesdell Memorial Committee