Thanks George

Cribbed in full from the Pilot:

Yankees give $1 million to Hokie Spirit Fund

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees made a $1 million contribution to the Virginia Tech "Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund" and honored the victims of the April 16 massacre that left 33 dead in Blacksburg, Va., before playing the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.

Virginia Tech President Charles M. Steger attended the ceremony and threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game. The Yankees also wore Virginia Tech logos on their caps and said they will play an exhibition game near Blacksburg in 2008.

"The events that took place this spring in Virginia have deeply affected us all," Yankees owner George Steinbrenner said in a news release. "But the Virginia Tech community has shown great spirit and resolve during this difficult time, and the New York Yankees are proud to join so many others in supporting the healing process."

The fund was established to cover expenses like grief counseling, memorials and other costs for the victims and their families. The Yankees join other contributors from the sports world that include the NASCAR community, other teams and colleges and citizens.

Nothing to add other than this is a wonderful gesture and thank you from a grateful Hokie.