After Cheshire's thrilling 5-4 win in eight innings over Guilford on Monday, the home dugout was dedicated to the memory of Raymond DeLouise, who died in a motorcycle accident in 2009.
DeLouise's daughter Amanda was a co-captain for the Rams in 2007.

A plaque will be placed on the dugout in DeLouise's memory. The Cheshire softball field features new dugouts, fence and a handicap ramp surrounding the outside of the home plate area and extending to each dugout.

"It's definitely a big day for us to honor him," Cheshire coach Maureen DiSorbo said. "He's a big reason why a lot of this was getting done."

The town contributed some money towards the renovation, while money for the dugouts (around $7,000) was raised through donations from several sources. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Cheshire park and recreation commission was able to set aside funds for the project.

Here's a link to a memory page for Raymond DeLouise.
Read more about DeLouise from the Cheshire Herald.