Vietnam Era War Veteran George Swanson has been a key volunteer with the very active Waldorf, Maryland Little League for over 31 years. Service to his country and his community is important to George. In 1989, he starting coaching girls softball when his young daughters wanted to play ball. When his girls outgrew the league, he continued to volunteer as Softball Coach until his 5 year old Grandson joined the Little League T-Ball in 2005. George served as the Manager of his grandson’s team and worked in the Baseball Division through 2019. He still continues to volunteer with the League and performs a variety of “as needed” jobs.
George serves on the Waldorf Little League Board of Directors. In addition, he is the Equipment Manager, Sponsorship Director and all-around supporter of the Waldorf Little League. Wherever there is a need, George is the “go to” guy to get the job done. He is a walking, talking billboard for the Waldorf Little League and the many virtues of organized youth sports. His ability to get businesses in the Waldorf, MD, area to financially support the community Little League has made it possible to provide scholarship registration fees to many of those families who could not otherwise afford to have their children play in the Waldorf Little League.
Well done, George Swanson! Your community and the many children you have coached, motivated, cheered and supported will always hold you in their hearts as their Unsung Hero.
Submitted by Barbara Montgomery.
Note: The Waldorf Little League plays at the Robert D. Stethem Memorial Sports Complex in Waldorf, MD. Robert D. Stethem played Little League in Waldorf. On June 15, 1985, at the age of 23, US Navy Seabee Robert D. Stethem was slain by Hezbollah terrorist on his way home aboard a commercial airlines filled with passengers. He was traveling in civilian clothes but when the terrorist learned he was an American in the US Navy, they took his life. Robert D. Stethem’s picture in Navy uniform is shown on the memorial marker in the background of most of the pictures.
“Thank You to the Unsung Hero Who Lives Here” Yard Sign was delivered to George Swanson. Pictured left to right is WE CAN BE HEROES FOUNDATION Secretary Debbie Bird and President Beth Heath. Unsung Hero George Swanson and Barbara Montgomery, who nominated Mr. Swanson is on the right.
Unsung Hero George Swanson Yard Sign Presentation
On a very windy day in Maryland, George was presented the yard sign.