Memorial Baseball Game Honors Victims of Deadly Long Island Crash

A Day of Remembrance and Resilience

• 🕊️ A memorial baseball game was held to honor the young victims and survivors of a tragic car crash that occurred last September in West Babylon.
• 💔 Two teenagers, Bella Treza and Riley Goot, lost their lives in the accident, as did the driver of the other vehicle.

A Miraculous First Pitch

• ⚾ Three teenage survivors, Anthony Paleuka, Austin Treza, and Jack Murphy, participated in the game, throwing out the first pitch.
• ✨ Anthony Paleuka, who was critically injured, described his recovery as a miracle, crediting medical staff, family, and friends for their support.
• 💪 Despite severe injuries, including fractures to his neck and pelvis, Anthony's determination to return to baseball was evident as he also pitched in the game.

Honoring the Fallen

• 📸 Photos of Bella Treza and Riley Goot were present on the mound as the teams, West Babylon and St. Anony's, observed a moment of silence.
• 🎗️ The event emphasized the importance of enjoying the moment and living life to the fullest, rather than focusing on winning or losing.

Looking Towards the Future

• 🎓 Anthony plans to continue therapy for memory issues after the baseball season and then attend college in the fall.
• 🌟 His message to others is to never give up and to always work towards the things they love, like baseball.