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THE ZACK DOWNEY STORY

Zack Downey, Our #6 Forever

On May 25, 2014, the Victoria Mariners said farewell to one of their own. Zack
Downey was a Mariner, a friend, a son, a brother, and a gifted athlete. In October of
2012, Zack was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. For the better part of
eighteen months, this brave young man fought with everything he had to beat his
deadly diagnosis and return to a life of family, friends, school, and baseball. The entire
Mariner family and Victoria baseball community rallied behind Zack and his family to
join in their fight. Sadly, Zack's battle ended on May 25, 2014.

We remember Zack and his competitive spirit everyday. Zack embodied all of the
qualities of an exemplary teammate and friend, enthusiastic, diligent, selfless, kind,
and loyal. The Zack Downey Memorial Tournament which began in September 2014,
is an opportunity for the Victoria Mariners to memorialize and honour their comrade.
In the true spirit of sportsmanship and competition, teams are invited to share in this
special event and remember a young man who played baseball the way he lived his
life, with integrity and heart.

Zack, you are in our hearts and on the field always.