River, I am so honored and humbled that you are my son. Your accomplishments on and off the field have brought me such pride and happiness. Throughout the years as people would talk about that kid that could hit the ball a mile, not knowing you were mine, always made me bow my chest out a little more. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to be your coach throughout the years. Those memories can and never will be forgotten. They are truly some of the best times of my life. I was always so proud to wear a jersey with the word Dixon on the back that matched yours. I could talk baseball the rest of the evening, but I want you to know how proud I am of the man that you have become. I know how hard you have worked at school and in
