Tragedy hampers Valley softball tournament

Published 12:38 pm Thursday, October 2, 2008

SNOQUALMIE – Signs of 13-year-old Kay Dee Campbell reminded all at Centennial Fields last week that life is more than a game.

While the Sequim and South Everett Junior Little League All-Star fastpitch softball teams played for the state title, no one could ignore the news.

A friend, teammate and opponent had lost her young life.

Sequim players and coaches wore yellow ribbons in remembrance of Campbell, their teammate who died July 22 of injuries suffered in a car wreck after a July 19 game at Centennial Fields.

On the field under Mount Si, Sequim players added a black No. 4 to their arms, Campbell’s old uniform number.

Courtney Rucker, Christine Signes and Kendra Kokrda roamed the same outfield where Campbell played earlier this tournament, including the day of the accident.

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