{"id":374024,"date":"2026-10-15T17:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T17:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/374024\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T17:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T17:12:18","slug":"little-league-staten-island-ll-continues-to-acknowledge-fallen-medal-of-honor-hero-with-fall-ball-tribute-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/374024\/","title":{"rendered":"Little League: Staten Island LL continues to acknowledge fallen Medal of Honor hero with fall ball tribute (photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 Staten Island Little League president Chris Bruno announced earlier this year that the entire 2026 season is dedicated to late Staff Sergeant and war hero Michael H. Ollis.<\/p>\n

And that includes fall ball as well.<\/p>\n

Each baseball and softball player who competes in SILL fall ball this season proudly displays Staff Sgt. Ollis\u2019 name on the back of their jerseys.<\/p>\n

\"FallMembers of Staten Island Little League’s fall ball softball teams proudly display the name of fallen Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis on the back of their uniforms.(Courtesy of Chris Bruno)<\/p>\n

The Dongan Hills loop, which is Staten Island\u2019s oldest Little League (Est. 1953), also acknowledged the former New Dorp resident during the spring and All-Star seasons.<\/p>\n

In the spring, Staff Sgt. Ollis\u2019 parents, Robert and Linda, threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day before receiving a plaque in their son\u2019s honor.<\/p>\n

\"FallMembers of Staten Island Little League’s fall ball baseball team wear jerseys that include fallen Medal of Honor hero Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis’ name on the back of their uniforms.(Courtesy of Chris Bruno)<\/p>\n

In addition, the five teams who competed in All-Star play over the summer boasted the Ollis crest on their uniforms.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to honor Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis here at Staten Island Little League,\u2019’ said Bruno. \u201dEach spring season, we will have a team in our league named in his honor to keep his legacy alive in our community.\u201d <\/p>\n

For more photos, please scroll down.<\/p>\n

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