Tim Galligher - Former GFOD Owner

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• May 27, 2010

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My Daughter is a former GFOD team member, as a matter of fact our former team is still together and playing under the name "Thunder". It is with great sadness that I report today that Tim Galligher, former owner and Coach and most of all Friend has passed away this morning. We ask that only respectful comments and rememberances follow. We do not know all the details and will pass along any news that we can when we find out. We ask all former GFOD teams, coaches, and softball friends try to pay their respects to Tim's girls and family, God Bless and Rest In Peace.

Joanie Chapman
Thunder - Formerly GFOD Thunder

 

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• May 27, 2010

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Oh no . . . we loved playing at Galligher's Fields of Dreams and were so disappointed when it was sold. It was a great place for Central Ohio softball. I am shocked and saddened to hear of Tim's death. May his family find comfort in the contribution that he made to so many girls through GFOD. Please let us know regarding services and contributions.

 

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• May 27, 2010

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Deepest condolences to Tim's family from the Breakers organizations. Tim was a super guy and I have many fond memories of the GFOD. Sad day for the NEO softball community.

Doug Moenich - President
Breakers

 

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• May 27, 2010

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We had some great times there.
Sympathy and prayers to family and friends.
Total Chaos 16U Family

 

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• May 27, 2010

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Sad to hear that. Tim was our Freshman high school coach and we coached together when our varsity team went to the state finals. We had a bunch of fun together and went in early a few times to help him get the fields ready at GFOD. My dd started with GFOD at 8. That was her first travel ball teams. Sad to hear that and Sympathy to his family.

 

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• May 27, 2010

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Had a good time playing there when it was the field of dreams.Our thoughts and prayers are with the Galligher family. Rest in peace..........

 

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• May 27, 2010

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My DDs first travel team was with the GFOD Thunder and Tim as the coach. When I heard this earlier today I was, and still am at a loss for words. Tim you will be truly missed by anyone who had the chance to be touched by your generosity, kindness and warming smile.

Paige and Court...you had a wonderful father that loved his two fastpitch playing DD's more than life itself and we all share in your pain. Have comfort in knowing how much your father meant to all of us, and how your GFOD family will be here to strongly support you in your time of loss!!

We will miss you Tim!!

Shayne, Laurie, Taylor aka "Greezy", Caitlyn, Kolton, Bristyn Yeater

 

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• May 27, 2010

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Our prayers our with the Galligher family. I have the honor of meeting him twice and having the chance to talk softball and other stuff. Very pleasent gentleman he was.
Still miss playing ball down there at the GFOD!

Barry

 

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• May 27, 2010

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family . . . DD started at GFOD when she was 9U . .

 

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• May 27, 2010

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I was very sad to hear the news this morning. He did so much for the girls. I also have alot of fond memories of GFOD.

 

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• May 27, 2010

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My thoughts and Prayers are with the Galligher Family,It's hard loosing a father and friend.

 

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• May 27, 2010

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This is a shock. He was a good person and a fantastic supporter of fastpitch softball. Some of my best memories are from Tim and his GFOD winter and summer tournaments. I am also at a loss for words except that I will keep Tim and his family in my prayers.

 

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• May 27, 2010

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Finest Kind...in our prayers.

Shugert family

 

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• May 27, 2010

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Galligher family.

 

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• May 27, 2010

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My dd also got her start with GFOD. Prayers for the Galligher family going up tonight.

 

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• May 27, 2010

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This is terrible news. I saw and talked to Tim just two weeks ago at the Ashland & Lewis Regional finals. When DD played at AU they used GFOD as a winter practice facility and i did part of DD's skills video there. My deepest condolences go out to his family.

 

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• May 28, 2010

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Stunned and Saddened by the news. I both played and coached at GFOD.. It is with great sadness that I send out my condolences for both Paige and Courtney! Girls, I hope you know how much your daddy loved you! All my thoughts and prayers~

 

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• May 28, 2010

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Prayers to the Galligher family......we also had played at the GFOD field of dreams and loved the place. Sorry to hear of your loss.

 

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• May 28, 2010

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I can remember when daughter one made the transition from Rec to Travel. We had never heard of fastpitch indoor softball and our team entered at GFOD. When we walked in and saw the field our eyes were as big as silver dollars. We were hooked and thought it was the coolest. Probably a key point in hooking our family on fastpitch.

That is sad news regarding Tim. I hope the family takes comfort in the fact that his vision created a lot of fun and memories for many families.

 

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• May 29, 2010

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I just heard about Tim and I'm stunned. I worked for him at GFOD and my heart is so saddened for the girls. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was always a caring man and always very nice to me.... I'm so sorry for your loss.
To the whole family. My prayer is that God holds you in his arms and gives you peace.