Today I had the honor of going to the last game in the history of the Montreal Expos. Being that I don't live too far from Flushing, NY this was a chance I just could not pass up. I went by myself and sat up in the mezzanine section behind the Expos dugout. The baseball game wasn't great as both Tom Glavine and John Patterson struggled with their command and the game had several minor league callups on both sides. Though, it was kind of cool to see the crowds reaction to Todd Zeile hitting a HR in what turned out to be his last Major League at bat. But I wasn't there to see Todd Zeile.

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the number of Expos fans in attendance. There were lots of Expos jerseys, hats, flags and signs. In between just about every inning several Expos fans could be seen holding signs up or walking in the aisles holding an Expos flag. As the game wound down to a close, several Expos fans started to congregate down by the Expos dugout, joining the many who had bought tickets for the game and as the top of the ninth unfolded, they began to let their voices be heard as cheers of, "Let's go Expos!" rang out. It was truly a touching moment that brought both happiness and sadness at the same time. When the game came to an end as Endy Chavez grounded out a great cheer came out from behind the Expos dugout as the crowd saluted their team one last time. At this time, neither I, nor many of the Expos fans could quite leave the field. I just stayed and watched the reactions of people as they hugged one another or took pictures of family and friends. It was kind of a cool sight. But, finally after a few balls and keepsakes were thrown into the crowd by members of the Expos fans it was time for myself and may to say goodbye.

So long Montreal, you will always have a spot in my heart.