Lionel McBride Memorial Cricket Match
Edith McBride, Jackie and Greg Eaton were grateful Lionel’s memory was honoured as he loved his time as the scorer for the Rainbow Beach Cricket Team
A hot day tempered by a lovely breeze helped cool players and spectators at the Rainbow Beach Cricket field last month for the Lionel McBride Memorial Cricket Match.
Lionel’s wife, Edith, who spent 45 days in intensive care and 85 days in hospital in April, May and June last year, was delighted to be well enough to attend the match and cheer on the Rainbow Beach boys.
Daughter Jackie said: “It is wonderful to have Lionel’s memory honoured as he loved his time as the scorer for the team, they are great guys.
“Sincere thanks to Merv O’Neil (captain and manager) for the respect and honour shown to Lionel and Edith in instigating the event.
“Merv will be working hard to grow the day into an even bigger event next year and is hopeful that the community will come along and join in this special day on the Australia Day weekend in 2021.”
Harlequins were the winners on the day and recipients of the Lionel McBride Memorial Trophy.
The Man of the Match award went to Scott Millard from Harlequins.
The family would like to say a big thank you to the Rainbow Beach Butchery for their kind donations of sausages for the BBQ for the teams, post-match.
Nathan Kropp from the Sports Club was also very generous in providing some liquid hydration for the players after a hot afternoon on the pitch.
