Club 44 Dedication In Mount Calvary Wisconsin

November 25, 2020

Life doesn't always go as planned; the Club 44 Foundation is proof of that.

This season of life has taught me to slow down and appreciate the little things in life, forcing me to reprioritize.  As I go back through my archives of photographs, I realize I have so many untold stories.  We all do.  The process of sifting through decades of photographs is profound.  I've searched long and hard for my purpose in this life.  Finally, I found it hidden in plain sight.  I am a storyteller.

I'm doing something different on the blog this season.  Each week, I will share community events that brought us together in the past and will certainly bring us together in the future.  These are the stories I was born to tell, and I hope they make you smile

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The Club 44 Foundation was created in memory of Jamie Mertens.

"Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody," words Jamie lived by.  Jamie's legacy will live on through the Club 44 Foundation.

It was truly inspiring to see a man care so deeply for his community and all those who lived in it.  Jamie went out of his way to ask others how they were doing.  His genuine heart warmed the community, and his presence remains; we can feel it.

Jamie's memorial is located at the Mount Calvary Athletic Club.

It offers a concession stand and outstanding upper-deck seating.  The Holyland is known for its love of the American game of baseball.

May we all learn from Jamie and become that somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.

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4 Comments

  1. Jane Mertens on November 26, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    The tribute to Jamie has warmed the hearts of family and friends. Thank you for your photos and kind words. They bring us all comfort.



    • laura on December 6, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      You’re very welcome. It’s important that we share our stories so memories live on.



  2. Pam Entringer on November 25, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    What a great idea. It will be fun to watch and read. Jami will always be a big part of my life as I ask him so often what would he do..
    Stacey this will be your calling and u will do it all with a giving heart as u do all your things
    Thank you for letting all of us be part of it



    • laura on December 6, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you for your kind words. We are inspired by this community.