Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
The loss of a friend, a leader, and a pillar of the community always brings out the best in those left behind. And after so many courageous efforts on the field over the years, the one I observed Sunday at Brian Harlamert's wake reminded me that the greatest win of all is the love and support from friends and neighbors.
