Fallen Eagles - In honor of those we have lost, but will never forget
Christian Green #7
Christian will always be remembered by his teammates and coaches. His smile and dedication to the sport are unforgettable. Christian was slated to be the starter in left field his Junior year in 2009. He excelled in all aspects of the game and was blessed with speed on the bases and a keen eye in the box.
As a Freshman, Christian split his time as a starter in the outfield and shortstop on JV. Between his freshman and sophomore years, Christian dedicated himself to becoming a better ballplayer. As a Sophomore, he made varsity and was frequently called upon to be a pinch runner and an alternate in the outfield.
In November of 2008, Christian passed away before his playing days were over. The Osbourn Baseball players and coaches will never forget Christian's leadership on and off the field. He led by example and inspired his younger teammates.
On March 24, 2009 Christian's #7 was retired by Osbourn Baseball. Christian will forever be missed and will live on in the memories of his teammates and coaches.
As a Freshman, Christian split his time as a starter in the outfield and shortstop on JV. Between his freshman and sophomore years, Christian dedicated himself to becoming a better ballplayer. As a Sophomore, he made varsity and was frequently called upon to be a pinch runner and an alternate in the outfield.
In November of 2008, Christian passed away before his playing days were over. The Osbourn Baseball players and coaches will never forget Christian's leadership on and off the field. He led by example and inspired his younger teammates.
On March 24, 2009 Christian's #7 was retired by Osbourn Baseball. Christian will forever be missed and will live on in the memories of his teammates and coaches.
Derek Crowe #3
Coach Crowe was an Assistant Coach under Howell from 1996-97. He was a valuable asset for Coach Howell when Osbourn moved from AA to AAA.
Coach Crowe was a 1979 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School where he lettered in baseball and football. In 2003 he was the Assistant Coach for the Manassas Mustangs who placed fifth in the country at the Cal Ripken World Series. He also coached baseball in Prince William County for 23 years with the Greater Manassas Baseball League where his Babe Ruth teams reached the championship in 14 of 16 years under his direction. His teams won eight championships. He also coached baseball at Osbourn and Stonewall Jackson High Schools over the years.
As a member of the Thomas Engineering softball team, he was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame in 2007. Mr. Crowe continued to be involved in sports through umpiring with the Bull Run Umpires Association and Northern Virginia Football Officials Association. In his 32 years of coaching he shared his love and knowledge of sports with an untold number of Prince William County youth.
In Sept 2007, he was diagnosed with ALS4 (Lou Gehrig's disease) which resulted in his death on Jan. 19, 2008. Burial took place at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Gainesville, VA.
The Derek W. Crowe Scholarship has been established in honor of Coach Crowe.
Coach Crowe was a 1979 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School where he lettered in baseball and football. In 2003 he was the Assistant Coach for the Manassas Mustangs who placed fifth in the country at the Cal Ripken World Series. He also coached baseball in Prince William County for 23 years with the Greater Manassas Baseball League where his Babe Ruth teams reached the championship in 14 of 16 years under his direction. His teams won eight championships. He also coached baseball at Osbourn and Stonewall Jackson High Schools over the years.
As a member of the Thomas Engineering softball team, he was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame in 2007. Mr. Crowe continued to be involved in sports through umpiring with the Bull Run Umpires Association and Northern Virginia Football Officials Association. In his 32 years of coaching he shared his love and knowledge of sports with an untold number of Prince William County youth.
In Sept 2007, he was diagnosed with ALS4 (Lou Gehrig's disease) which resulted in his death on Jan. 19, 2008. Burial took place at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Gainesville, VA.
The Derek W. Crowe Scholarship has been established in honor of Coach Crowe.