Chiefs Joe Delaney Park - Page 2

mrroandrro · 06-03-2014, 03:17 PM

I need some help from Chiefs Planet. If you look at my location you will notice I am from Haughton, La. I originally went to school in Topeka which are where my Chiefs/Jayhawks/Royals roots are from, bit we moved to Haughton my 9th grade year. My son now plays on the Haughton High football team, as did I. This also happens to be the same school that Joe Delaney played for. In this small town, Joe Delaney is considered a hero and rightfully so. Those that know his story know why.
The reason I am writing is that every day I drive to work, or drop kids of to school, or whatever, I pass Joe Delaney "Park". This park was supposed to serve as a memorial to Joe Delaney, as well as a place for kids in this small town to play. This park, consists of a sign and that's it. The sign is falling apart also. Nothing else but a sign and a field of grass.
Now being a former Haughton football player, playing on the same field as Joe did, and being a Chiefs fan, it's easy to see why Joe Delaney is one of my all time favorite Chiefs. Driving by this "park" on a daily basis I am offended that this is how this man is remembered. A man that was a hero, a All-Star, and who was honored by President Regan posthumously, deserves better. His legacy deserves better.
I am petitioning Chiefs Planet for help. I would like to see this park completed. I don't know how to post pictures of the park so you can see the shape it is in, but I took pictures, and if someone who knows how to post pictures PMs me they're email address I will send them to you so you can post for all to see.
I would like help from anyone with contacts in the Chiefs organization, email addresses, anything to try to get help from the Chiefs organization in seeing this project completed. I would also ask for help to write letters, as I am not the best writer, to the organization to make this happen. I do not want anything out of this and would prefer someone with more writing and organizational skills spearhead this movement.
As with the Save Our Chiefs movement, I have seen what Chiefs fans can accomplish when they unite behind a cause, and I see no better cause than this.
Joe Delaney is a hero, and he deserves to be remembered that way. He gave his life for children, and I believe he would want to continue giving back to the children of this community, and finishing this park is a way to do so. Thanks in advance for your help.

**Baby Lee** · 06-03-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mrroandrro

I sent the pics via email, hope u got them.

Is this actually near today's Chennault Park? I'd always heard it was near there, but those pictures look like a totally different area.

**Bob Dole** · 07-08-2014, 05:18 AM

Got a text this morning that KSLA was running a story about a Delaney documentary that is being filmed. Went to see if they had. Story on their website and found this: http://www.ksla.com/story/25195316/h...autostart=true

Rukdafaidas · 07-08-2014, 06:29 AM

Maybe the Chiefs could do something similar to what they did in Joplin. http://prod.www.chiefs.clubs.nfl.com...e-4c67578be5fe

Chief_For_Life58 · 07-08-2014, 07:28 AM

yeah I think espn 30 for 30 is doing an episode on him

KS Smitty · 07-08-2014, 08:06 AM

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joe-De...84416728347685

mrroandrro · 08-22-2015, 01:39 PM

Just a quick update. Tried reaching out to the KC Chiefs, local government and news and never heard back but the ESPN 30 for 30 played here at a theater in the city of Shreveport (Haughton is a suburb/smal town about 15 minutes away). The money earned is going to fund the completion of the park. Since the ESPN special was announced and now aired, the park project has picked up a lot of steam. When it is completed, I will post another update with pictures.

**Bob Dole** · 08-22-2015, 02:09 PM

If you are having public "work" days, please post them here.

KChiefs1 · 08-22-2015, 02:17 PM

@espn: Joe Delaney seemed destined to lead the @Chiefs into the future. Then tragedy struck.

@30for30 on his life. WATCH: http://t.co/c0lDZ5dF44

aturnis · 08-23-2015, 12:44 AM

Wish I had seen this thread a year ago...

Best of luck mrroandrro

mrroandrro · 06-28-2019, 07:34 PM

Id like to give an update on this park. Prior to the 30 for 30 by ESPN a private showing of it was held in Bossier City (biggest town nearest Haughton) and the proceeds were used to build a new park in Joe Delaney's honor. I have pictures but dont know how to post so if someone that does know how to post pics would post their email or Pm me their email i will send them to you and u can post them for me. Park looks great and the town of Haughton uses it to have little festivals and stuff.

**DaFace** · 06-28-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mrroandrro

Id like to give an update on this park. Prior to the 30 for 30 by ESPN a private showing of it was held in Bossier City (biggest town nearest Haughton) and the proceeds were used to build a new park in Joe Delaney's honor. I have pictures but dont know how to post so if someone that does know how to post pics would post their email or Pm me their email i will send them to you and u can post them for me. Park looks great and the town of Haughton uses it to have little festivals and stuff.

Feel free to send them to me at DaFace@chiefsplanet.com

mrroandrro · 06-28-2019, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Feel free to send them to me at DaFace@chiefsplanet.com

Sent. Thanks.

**DaFace** · 06-28-2019, 09:33 PM

Slideshow of the pics below. Pretty cool!

**Easy 6** · 06-28-2019, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rukdafaidas

Maybe the Chiefs could do something similar to what they did in Joplin. http://prod.www.chiefs.clubs.nfl.com...e-4c67578be5fe

That’s good to see, a proper brick and laser etched memorial with a nice little waterspray park to go with it

My first brush with a celebrity death that mattered, it stuck with me... he died trying to save some innocent kid like you or me

KS Smitty · 06-28-2019, 10:14 PM

So glad this came together. It seems to be a very fitting tribute to Joe Delaney. Thanks for the update.

06-03-2014, 03:17 PM
mrroandrro Starter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Haughton, LA Casino cash: $10011424	Joe Delaney Park I need some help from Chiefs Planet. If you look at my location you will notice I am from Haughton, La. I originally went to school in Topeka which are where my Chiefs/Jayhawks/Royals roots are from, bit we moved to Haughton my 9th grade year. My son now plays on the Haughton High football team, as did I. This also happens to be the same school that Joe Delaney played for. In this small town, Joe Delaney is considered a hero and rightfully so. Those that know his story know why. The reason I am writing is that every day I drive to work, or drop kids of to school, or whatever, I pass Joe Delaney "Park". This park was supposed to serve as a memorial to Joe Delaney, as well as a place for kids in this small town to play. This park, consists of a sign and that's it. The sign is falling apart also. Nothing else but a sign and a field of grass. Now being a former Haughton football player, playing on the same field as Joe did, and being a Chiefs fan, it's easy to see why Joe Delaney is one of my all time favorite Chiefs. Driving by this "park" on a daily basis I am offended that this is how this man is remembered. A man that was a hero, a All-Star, and who was honored by President Regan posthumously, deserves better. His legacy deserves better. I am petitioning Chiefs Planet for help. I would like to see this park completed. I don't know how to post pictures of the park so you can see the shape it is in, but I took pictures, and if someone who knows how to post pictures PMs me they're email address I will send them to you so you can post for all to see. I would like help from anyone with contacts in the Chiefs organization, email addresses, anything to try to get help from the Chiefs organization in seeing this project completed. I would also ask for help to write letters, as I am not the best writer, to the organization to make this happen. I do not want anything out of this and would prefer someone with more writing and organizational skills spearhead this movement. As with the Save Our Chiefs movement, I have seen what Chiefs fans can accomplish when they unite behind a cause, and I see no better cause than this. Joe Delaney is a hero, and he deserves to be remembered that way. He gave his life for children, and I believe he would want to continue giving back to the children of this community, and finishing this park is a way to do so. Thanks in advance for your help.
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07-08-2014, 05:18 AM	#17
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $2444497	Got a text this morning that KSLA was running a story about a Delaney documentary that is being filmed. Went to see if they had. Story on their website and found this: http://www.ksla.com/story/25195316/h...autostart=true
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07-08-2014, 06:29 AM	#18
Rukdafaidas lifelong Chiefs survivor Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $4739900	Maybe the Chiefs could do something similar to what they did in Joplin. http://prod.www.chiefs.clubs.nfl.com...e-4c67578be5fe
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07-08-2014, 07:28 AM	#19
Chief_For_Life58 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: KC Casino cash: $9925938	yeah I think espn 30 for 30 is doing an episode on him
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07-08-2014, 08:06 AM	#20
KS Smitty Cool as a Cucumber Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: on the edge Casino cash: $3666717	http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joe-De...84416728347685 __________________ A D with Sneed is a D indeed.
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08-22-2015, 01:39 PM	#21
mrroandrro Starter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Haughton, LA Casino cash: $10011424	Just a quick update. Tried reaching out to the KC Chiefs, local government and news and never heard back but the ESPN 30 for 30 played here at a theater in the city of Shreveport (Haughton is a suburb/smal town about 15 minutes away). The money earned is going to fund the completion of the park. Since the ESPN special was announced and now aired, the park project has picked up a lot of steam. When it is completed, I will post another update with pictures. __________________ "Space Mountain may be the oldest ride in the park, but it has the longest line."
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08-22-2015, 02:09 PM	#22
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $2444497	If you are having public "work" days, please post them here.
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08-22-2015, 02:17 PM	#23
KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	@espn: Joe Delaney seemed destined to lead the @Chiefs into the future. Then tragedy struck. @30for30 on his life. WATCH: http://t.co/c0lDZ5dF44 __________________
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08-23-2015, 12:44 AM	#24
aturnis MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $9975811	Wish I had seen this thread a year ago... Best of luck mrroandrro
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06-28-2019, 07:34 PM	#25
mrroandrro Starter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Haughton, LA Casino cash: $10011424	Id like to give an update on this park. Prior to the 30 for 30 by ESPN a private showing of it was held in Bossier City (biggest town nearest Haughton) and the proceeds were used to build a new park in Joe Delaney's honor. I have pictures but dont know how to post so if someone that does know how to post pics would post their email or Pm me their email i will send them to you and u can post them for me. Park looks great and the town of Haughton uses it to have little festivals and stuff. __________________ "Space Mountain may be the oldest ride in the park, but it has the longest line."
Posts: 324

06-28-2019, 09:33 PM	#28
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1886899	Slideshow of the pics below. Pretty cool!
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06-28-2019, 10:14 PM	#30
KS Smitty Cool as a Cucumber Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: on the edge Casino cash: $3666717	So glad this came together. It seems to be a very fitting tribute to Joe Delaney. Thanks for the update. __________________ A D with Sneed is a D indeed.
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