Where is harmon killebrew buried

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Sunny days of long ago when things were so much simpler. Minnesota has lost a treasure and thank you from a twin cities kid who is proud to have had the opportunity to be a part those met stadium days that I'll never forget. God Bless. Harmon was always our family's 'high school' hero in Payette, Idaho.

As an adult, I considered Harmon a good friend I am so sorry for the loss of this gentle, kind and amazing man. My thoughts and prayers are with the Killebrew family. I will always remember Harmon as a gentle man with large upper arms. I also remember seeing Harmon hit the ball out of White Sox park; not an easy feat.

Harmon will be greatly missed and is a baseball icon! I wish peace and love to Harmon's family. I remember him coming to our house my dad was John Hussman and I went to a couple of his games with my dad.

He was such a wonderful man. I was always so proud that we knew him. Growing up in Boise, ID Mr. Killebrew was someone I always looked up to, I started following his career when I just 10 years old I have been a life long fan and was lucky enough to meet him several years ago. What a humble person and a complete gentleman. You will be missed Harmon Killebrew. May God bless you and your family.

So many people's lives were affected by Mr. Killebrew's actions on the Baseball Field. We as Fans of His will always remember the frame of a Man, Determined to do his part to better the game.

Through his death, we know all the more of the faith filled man who was a Star in our eyes. Harmon, You have hit the ball out so many times. Thankyou for encourament to us. Harmon will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He went to school with my husband and has been remember often in conversation.

Prayers are with his family at this time. Rest in Peace, Harmon. One amazing moment in Harmon Killebrew's playing career happened for my family.

My brother had a cast on his broken arm. We were at Met Stadium looking for autographs along the third base dugout. Someone saw my brother's arm and led him to these three future hall of famers - Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris along with Twins favorite Harmon Killebrew. We weren't phased by the Yankees because Harmon was our hero. Our prayers reach out to his family and friends. My first date with my wife was a Twins game in We sat in the left field bleachers and cheered for Harmon to hit number He didn't get it that night, but we talked often of that night over the last 39 years.

Feels like one of the family is gone. He helped little kids in wheelchairs to play baseball just like little kids should be able to do. He took the time in his busy life to stop and talk to his fans, signing their autograph books. He was all around great person and will be deeply missed. The young sports players of all sports should stop, listen and learn something from this great man. He gave back so much more to the world then he ever took from it.

He was the finest home run hitter that I ever saw, and he became also a fine RBI hitter, and when he could reach the ball he was also a fine fielder! I continued to root for Harmon and the Twins after they left this area, and I want to say how sorry I am to hear of the passing of this fine home run hitter and fine man. Killebrew was the definition of class and humility. As great an athelete as he was, he was an even greater person.

Always gracious,always humble, always Harmon. Killebrew Family, here is yet another story you can share about how great a man Harmon was.

The Killebrew's lived in Scottsdale. My twin brother worked for an upscale grocer that the Killebrew's would frequent. Being native Minnesotans, of course my brother recognized Harmon. My brother went over quietly and introduced himself to the Killebrews and just let them know if they needed anything to let him know. The Killebrews came in for years afterwards and they always greeted him by name and always stopped for a chat.

Baseball declared him a Hall of Famer in his profession but more importantly his actions defined him as being a Hall of Famer in his life and legacy. Thank you 3. Thank you Harmon for the wonderful memories. When you say "Minnesota Twins", you immediately speak Harmon Killebrews name.

My sincere condolences to the entire Killebrew family, and the MInnestoa Twins organization. Killebrew was alsways a favorite of my Dad and grandfather because they came from Payette, Fruitland, I was born in Ontario as well.

He will be missed, He was a gentleman both on and off the field. My families condolences. I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Killebrew in an airport while I was in the military.

I heard him being paged so I thought I would out of curiosity check it out. To make a long story short, I spoke with him very briefly and got his autograph. He was very congenial and very down to earth. I told him I was a Yankee fan and he let out a hearty laugh.

I told him I remembered the shots he hit out at Yankee Stadium. What a nice guy. Harmon rest in Peace from an old soldier With a toast to a great man, I finally opened and enjoyed my bottle of Killebrew Root Beer. I have very fond memories of attending Twins games with my family in the 60's. Harmon Killebrew was a household name and everyone in the Twin Cities thought of him as a personal friend. Thank you, Harmon, for all the great memories during your years as a Minnesota Twin.

I will never forget sitting in the Left Field seats at Met Stadium waiting for you to hit another home run out to us. May the Lord bring comfort to your family. Now you are in heaven with my Grandmother. She loved to sit by the radio listening to the Twins after they first came to Minnesota and always cheered for you each time you came to bat. You were her favorite. Thanks for the Memories. I tell you, I felt so happy that I made him think of his Mom He will be so very missed Love, Brenda Pauly.

I have such wonderful memories of dad taking us kids to The Met Stadium to watch our beloved Twins play. Thank you Harmon for all the wonderful memories.

I went to my first Twins game in when I was in 8th grade. I had admired Harmon from afar watching games on TV. But this was my first time to see him in person. The White Sox scored two runs in the first inning. The Killer batted in the first inning and hit a hanging changeup on a line into the left field seats. It was hit so hard that the seat fractured and you could see wood flying in the air. The score stayed that way until the last of the ninth.

Eddie Fischer came into pitch and Harmon lead off the inning. He hit the first knuckeball on a mammoth parabola into the bleachers in left to tie the game.

Tony Oliva hit the next knuckler into the right field seats to win the game. I cheered for 15 minutes. As happy as I was that day, I am that sad now thinking about Harmon's death. May he have eternal rest. I lived in the former birthing hospital in Payette for seven years that Harmon told me he was born in.

I had the pleasure of meeting him on three occasions in his hometown, and unfailingly he was considerate to a fault, appreciative of his position, and a delight to be around. Payette, Idaho, and the world are fortunate to have had Harmon Killebrew as a member of its extended family.

My mother would be saddened by the passing of Harmon. She loved baseball and she always told me of updates about how Harmon played. She really had no interest in any other sport or player, so he must have really been a hero to her.

Bless you all at this time. So few are able to touch the lives of so many. Harmon, Thank You for your gift to humanity. I know the Lord, Our Father has welcomed you home with open arms. May God Bless you and watch over your family. I remember when you stepped up to the plate. Your powerful arms and back muscles could barely be contained within your uniform.

When you took that huge swing it was awe inspring and when you hit it just right, you launched the ball so far and so high that all I could do was stand and stare in amazememt. He is now basking in the glow of the most loving and merciful gaze of Jesus standing atop the Pitcher's mound as Harmon awaits His Almighty pitches, all fastballs right down the middle.

Those pitches signifying Jesus' Message "Well done, good and faithful servant. He rounds all the bases and arrives back at home plate - homer after homer after homer. Harmon, you really are at Home now, where there is no striking out, no being hit by a pitch, and no foul balls The best and most powerful homerun hitter in Minnesota Twins' franchise history, through his courageous acceptance of his illness, the carrying of that heavy bat [cross] of suffering and his peace-filled surrender by his physical death, has hit the longest and most important homerun of his life I never met Harmon in person, but always felt I knew him because he was such a humble gentleman who simply nurtured his natural abilities that God gave him, never flaunting his talents, and became an exceptional, hall of fame baseball player I too feel sadness about Harmon's illness and the sufferings he endured and that he has left us at such a young age by today's standards.

As a young girl growing up in Janesville, Minnesota, Harmon was my favorite Minnesota Twin and every summer I looked forward to the Knights of Columbus Minnesota Twins Day because we kids got a free bus ride, spending money and an entry into Metropolitan Stadium to see the Twins play.

Seeing Harmon play in person was such a treat for me. Anyway, I remember one Sunday morning in August if my memory is correct after my family came home from Mass, my dad said to my mother as I was standing nearby "Hazel, I think I'll drive up to the Met today and see the Twins play It just happened to be "Harmon Killebrew Day" that particular Sunday, and dad, knowing Harmon was my favorite Twin, had it planned all along that he was going to take me to that game and already had the tickets.

What a day it was for me My sister Debbie and I went with dad to the game. We sat behind homeplate some distance away. Debbie and I were in such awe to be sitting in boxseats and not the left field bleachers where we usually sat at those K of C games. It was the most memorable Twins game I ever attended far outpacing the game I attended with my Uncle Jerry at the Metrodome in the mid 80's when the dome roof collapsed and the game was suspended.

I don't recall for certain how Harmon did at the plate that day, but it seems to me that he hit a RBI single. Harmon and his wife Elaine where driven around Met stadium in an open convertible with Harmon sitting atop the backseat waving at all the fans To top the day off, Debbie and I got the pleasure of introducing ourselves to Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, both senators of Minnesota who attended the game and were sitting not too far from us What a great and memorable day for me and Debbie and I will never forget the generosity of my dad in arranging this opportunity to spend the day at the old Met, honoring my favorite Twin and taking it all in.

No matter what anyone else says, Harmon Killebrew was the best Minnesota Twin and he personified all that is good about the people of the upper Midwest and of Idaho too! It was Harmon who set the foundation and who nurtured what has become the demeanor, professionalism, character and personality of what it means to be a Minnesota Twin.

Thank you so much Harmon and may you enjoy, for all eternity, your place at Heaven's homeplate. With much affection and admiration from one of Harmon's fans. I was working in Glacier National Park in about or as a tour guide. Through some friends who knew Harmon Killebrew I spent a little time talking to him and telling him about my vintage touring bus.

He was very ready to pose in a picture with me in front of my bus in W. Glacier one sunny afternoon. He was truly friendly and down-to-earth. I knew in those few moments he was the kind of person you would like to call your friend. Thoughts and prayers for the entire Killebrew family at Harmon's passing.

He was a great man who gave many people great memories in both sports and charity. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of listening to Herb and Halsey broadcast the Twins games. Harmon was often the star of the game in one way or another.

Always a first class person and a true Hall of Famer. Rest in peace, Killer. Bill Frajman, Donahue, Iowa. At Ft. Killebrew if I could take a picture with him. He was truly a gentleman and said that he would. Harmon cared about people, all people, young and old.

He is and will always be a true hero to so many. This photo is toally priceless to me because my Dad considered Harmon the best player in Baseball History and one of his dreams was to meet Harmon and stand beside him.

My Dad passed away in and now he will be able to stand beside him and shake his hand. Say "hi" to my Dad up there Harmon. A true inspiration to all both here on this earth and from the heavens above us!

My deepest Sympathy goes out to your entire family at this time. God Bless all of you! I grew up in Nampa, Idaho and my cousin went to Payette High. I watched baseball all the time with Harmon playing. He was one of my favorite players. I now live in Reno, Nv, and have taken care of one of his cousins at the V.

All the family seems very nice. I am saddened to here about Harmons passing. Great ball player. One of my fondest memories was watching baseball with my grandfather. When I read names of the great old-timers it brings those memories back. I certainly enjoyed watching Mr. Killebrew play and am grateful for the memories he helped creat for me. God bless the family and Harmon - enjoy that big game in the sky.

Harmon Killebrew was the personification of the integrity and natural talent that prevailed in major league baseball of the past. He was a true and dedicated athlete who will continue to be an inspiration and role model for our youth. My condolences t Mr. Killebrew's family, friends, and legion of fans. I met Harmon at a pizza parlor in Scottsdale a few years ago where he was signing autographs for a donation to charity. I wanted his autograph for my Mom in Philly.

I was hoping I would at least be able to have him sign it "To Jean" but I got more than I bargained for. He was in a booth and rather than just sign the baseball I had, he invited me to sit down and I was able to tell him why I wanted this autograph. When I was a kid in Philly, we played a game on the street called stickball. All the kids pretended to be major league players, mostly Phillies. I told my Mom that I didn't want to be any of the Phillies because they had such a bad team.

Mom said "you could be Harmon Killebrew. Harmon thought that was a wonderful story and he got quite a kick out of it. He told me a few stories about the times he played in the old Connie Mack Stadium. I went for an autograph and left feeling about as good as a person can feel after meeting and talking with this wonderful man.

I gave the ball to my Mom for Christmas and she just loved it. She was as sad as I was to hear of his passing. Our condolences to the Killebrew family.

Truly one of my boyhood heroes! I continue to respect and admire him to this day, not just for his accomplishments as a ball player, but even more for the example he has set as a husband and father. I met Harmon in person in Arlington, TX at a sports show where he was signing baseballs.

The guy at the table started in on me about no personalized messages and Harmon told him it was fine and not to worry Harmon Killebrew He then posed for a photo with me. This is a prime example of why Harmon was so loved and will be missed. He was a true gentleman who never let his fame get to him.

I left that table with the feeling that he was as happy to meet me as I was to meet him. Thanks for the memories Killer. Tell Puck and Herb we miss them too! A man is defined by the promises he makes and keeps. In his professional, family, and community life, Mr. Killebrew was other-directed, devoted to providing for those with no bootstraps. There is such a thing as common good, and he is the poster child for it.

Harmon's game-winning homer against the hated Yankees before the All Star break in thrilled me as a sports fan and the personal power of his gentle presence made him one of my personal heroes off the field. You were my dad's hero and all time favorite ball player. His greatest wish was for his daughters to meet you one day and we did! Such an honor. Any hero of my dad's is a hero of mine. Thank you for making him so happy. Prior to the game, Harmon and Wille Mays had a home run contest.

Willie won, but Harmon's homers were more gothic. Like he could hit them straight up into the air and let the wind blow them out. A memory I will never forget. I always remember him as gracious as a human can be and also just as competitive. His passing can be marked by not just those qualities and records, but buy his dignity. A quality that is sorely lacking by many we look up to now.

To the friends and family of Harmon Killebrew, my deepest condolences. And may God be with you in this time of need. I grew up in Richfield and was 9 years old when the Twins came to Minnesota. Often we'd have our neighborhood softball game going on somewhere on our fairly quiet street. Someone in the group would always pretend to be Harmon.

Fond memories of my growing up days with my dad instilling the love of baseball into his daughter. As an elementary teacher for the past 38 years, I have shared these memories with my classes. Especially when I get them to write about heroes. I always share what a quality top-notch citizen Harmon was. May Christ's peace be with all of his family at this time.

I think currently Harmon is pulling a little "divine intervention".. I think that magical 3 on their sleeves is working some miracles with our young players! My favorite uncle lived in Minnesota so I became a Twins fan. We went to a game in and after the game Mr. Killebrew was kind enough to sign my baseball. Four years ago I purchased a framed Hall of Fame handprint poster signed by Mr. Killebrew at a golf tournament silent auction one of my favorite pieces. Two years ago I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and I am currently cancer free.

When he came out with his diagnosis I was confident he would prevail. He fought the good fight and the baseball team in Heaven just got an upgrade. What a great man. We will miss you. God bless your family. Harmon,its like a piece of my childhoood died. Generations of my family loved how you played the game. May God bless you and your family!! Harmon, My dad passed away two years ago on May 18th - my hero.

But you were a hero that my dad and I both had in common. The first Twins ball game we went to was when the Twins hosted the Red Sox. You hit your th during that series. I got to meet you years after you had retired in the mid-eighties in Williston, ND with my daughter. You were gracious in your visit with us. Thank you for being a role model many of us could look up to as a ball player during the turbulent 60's and as a great person since.

The last time I wore a jersey,it had the number 3 on it. As a kid you couldn't have had a better sports hero than Harmon K. A little bit of my childhood passed away. You were 1st class at card shows,and took extra time to take photos and talk with me,and allways with a big smile. Thanks for the memories, RIP. I grew up and went to school with Harmon in Payette, Idaho. He was the same then as he was in his adult life. Everyone loved him and our town was filled with excitement when he was signed by the Senators.

He made us all proud! Now he is coming home for the last time. He was a great player and awesome human being. I'm a volunteer for the Miracle League of Arizona a baseball league for people with disabilities and Harmon was a major contributor. Harmon Is gone but will not be forgotten. I remembered him when I ushered at the Met in and was at the World Series with my father in He is a true champion on the field and off the field. May he rest in peace. Jim from Green Bay. Remember it very well.

Harmon - we met you several years ago at Twins Autograph Party. You greeted us with the biggest smile and politness. We will remember you as "A Great Minnesota Twin". Prayers and peace be with your family.

I've watched the twins since the 's. My favorites were Killebrew, and Rich Reese. It's sad to think Harmon went so fast. May his family have peace about his death. Nita Walter Huron, SD. Harmon - you were my hero!! Peace be with your family Oliva P. Riley Loyal Twins fan. My favorite Harmon Killebrew baseball memory had nothing to do with the swing of his mighty bat. Harmon was up to bat and the umpire called the pitch a strike. Now umpires do make an occasional mistake and many players will question the umpire's eyesight or their parentage in a situation like that.

Harmon turned, looked at the umpire and just started to chuckle. It took about 2 minutes of stepping in and out of the box before he could get over the chuckles and ready to hit again.

That reaction says a lot about what kind of a man he was. Harmon, you were one of the big keys to my development as a child and I thank you for that. It takes a big personality to do that and you're "all that. Harmon, you were the best. Listening to you on the radio with my dad, and watching you on TV with him were some of the closest times my dad and I had. God bless and keep you now and forever!

Harmon Killebrew was the first sports hero who resonated with me. To me, he was to baseball what Hoss Cartwright was to Bonanza. The big, gentle giant who stole the show. Rest in peace! Thanks for all the childhood memeries. You were key in the making of a hero to children all over Minnesota and beyond! Goodbye Harmon. While you time here on earth was too short, your time in Heaven is eternal.

I think the ballgames in heaven just got a lot more interesting. That next crack of thunder could be Harmon hitting another tape measure shot. I am only thirteen, but I am inspired by who you are as a person. I do not know much about you, but I am truly saddened by your death. Rest in Peace. Harmon was my Hero growing up and always will be. He sat and talked with me for awhile as if we were old friends.

I feel so blessed to have been a part of his life on and off the field. Harmon, I was in the left field bleachers watching you during batting practice. It was the early 70's at the Met and you hit the seat directly in front of me, that seat saved my life!

You will be sorely missed. He was a truly a legend in his own time! I remember when he came to visit our school so long ago I was in awe. May the Lord bless and keep your family in your time of sorrow. I had a chance to meet Harmon after a game at the Met in , I was 11years old, he signed my glove. I still have that glove and cherish the picture my dad took that day of Harmon and I. Harmon made us proud of our Twins, I am a lifelong fan and am grateful for all of the memories.

Ther are few men like him and he will be greatly missed. God Bless you Harmon and your family. When I was 11 years old I remember being at Met stadium and I wanted to go get a hot dog--my uncle said, "wait until Harmon bats" and being a hungry eleven year old I couldn't wait.

Sure enough I was out on the concourse when I heard this roar of the crowd and I ran in only to see Harmon jogging around the bases--I never left my seat again if Harmon was going to be hitting. Thanks for the great memories! Blessings on you and your family. My favorite Twin of all time. I remember when I was a young boy trying to imitate his homerun trot around the bases. I know he was only 74 years old, but he did more in his short life than most people do that live 20 more years.

A great baseball player, but indeed, a greater person. Thanks for the memories Harmon. Payette could do the same. Maybe have the art classes at the high school come up with something. And some signs directing visitors to the cemetery. Where you can find the headstone tucked in the back.

Nondescript, but for a slugger taking one last swing. Bill Colley Published: August 5, Share on Facebook Share on Twitter.