Celebration of Life: Y hosts memorial dedication for outstanding volunteer, father, coach Tony Baggett

(Rockwall) July 30, 2012 – More than 75 friends, family and community members gathered for a dedication ceremony July 21 at the Rockwall Family YMCA, to honor the memory of Tony Baggett.

Tony coached nearly 1,500 games at the Y and was active in the Indian Guides/Princess program for 26 years with his six children and three foster kids.

Family members posed for this photo by the memorial recognizing the Tony Baggett Fields.

“Tony Baggett was one of the greatest volunteers the Rockwall YMCA has ever known. He had a huge heart and loved doing things for kids,” wrote Mike Atkins, executive director of the Rockwall  Y. “Thank you to those who came out to help us honor him, and to those who helped make this project possible.”

Photo submitted by Glenda Majchrzak.