John Weleski, 5, prepares to throw out the first pitch for a June 1971 game between Legion teams from Saxonburg and Butler. The teams opened Bill Weleski Memorial Field at the Laura J. Deorr Park. Bill, a 1965 Knoch graduate and avid athlete, died in Vietnam in 1968, while serving in the Army. Pearl Riemer, left, who contributed time, equipment and money for the field, participated in opening ceremonies with Bill’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weleski Jr.