Gurnee, IL, USA – The Warren Township Girls Softball and Warren Township together planted a tree between fields 8 and 10 at the Warren Township Center fields at the corner of Almond and Washington Streets in Gurnee Saturday November 4th in honor of Taylor Stinchcomb, a Warren Wave player who passed away earlier this year.

About 120 Wave players, families and friends joined the ceremony. With each having a lime green ribbon and balloon in-hand, Taylor’s favorite color, President Tom Beck of WTGS presented Mr. and Mrs. Stinchcomb with the tree, Taylor’s framed #6 jersey that will be retired and a plaque that will be placed in front of the tree. Mr. and Mrs. Stinchcomb ceremonially began to dig the hole for the tree and thanked everyone for coming. Afterwards, the entire group set their balloons free and then tied their ribbon to the tree, with a large beautiful bow tied by the Stinchcomb Family.

“What a wonderful way to celebrate her life. Taylor has touched all of our hearts. We thought a tree planted in front of the very fields Taylor played at was a perfect tribute to her and her family. With the ribbons it looks majestic. While she will be missed, she will never be forgotten!” said President Beck. Taylor was a student at Warren Township High School and softball coaches Carrie McGahan and Brian McNulty as well as Principal Dr. Jeff Brierton also attended the ceremony.

For additional information on Warren Township Girls Softball, please visit www.warrengirlssoftball.com. For information on Warren Township, please visit www.warrentownship.net.