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Phillies fans we miss: memorial slideshow

There are a lot of Phillies fans we wish could be here to see this epic season. Here's a slideshow tribute to the Phans we've lost.

Blair Barbara Henry at her first Phillies game in August 2018. She passed away shortly after her third birthday in 2020. From her father Mike Henry: "She was a big fan of the Phanatic and Bryce Harper. The Phillies made sure to send her a birthday package after she met him at the hospital. She would watch games and yell 'Go, Bryce Harper!'"
Blair Barbara Henry at her first Phillies game in August 2018. She passed away shortly after her third birthday in 2020. From her father Mike Henry: "She was a big fan of the Phanatic and Bryce Harper. The Phillies made sure to send her a birthday package after she met him at the hospital. She would watch games and yell 'Go, Bryce Harper!'"Read moreCourtesy of Mike Henry

After someone you love dies, a joyful moment can feel bittersweet, because they aren’t here to enjoy it. And for Philadelphians, it’s hard to imagine a more joyful sports moment than last Sunday, when the Phillies clinched a spot in the World Series.

I asked people to submit photos and memories of the people they wish were here to watch us battle for the championship this weekend.

Blair Barbara Henry at her first Phillies game in August 2018. She passed away from brain cancer shortly after her third birthday in 2020. From her father Mike Henry: "She was a big fan of the Phanatic and Bryce Harper. The Phillies made sure to send her a birthday package after she met him at the hospital. She would watch games and yell 'Go, Bryce Harper!'"Read moreCourtesy of Mike Henry

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Alison McCook is an assistant opinion editor at The Inquirer. She occasionally writes about health, caregiving, and all things Philly.

    Alison McCook
    I am a health and science reporter at The Inquirer, covering academic research, biotech, scientific misconduct, and any other health/science news that's relevant to a Philly audience. My work is driven by evidence and empathy.