The 11 and 12 year old boys of the team played and won their games according to the rules of Little League Baseball.  The adults who managed them made decisions on their own accord and should therefore be held 100% liable- NOT the team.

Mr. Haley was a honorable man and neighbor.  His memory and legacy should not be allowed to be desecrated in this manner.  It is a travesty that the boys of the team would now have such a negative stigma attached to this [initial] honorable  city/nationwide unifying moment in their lives.

We can do more than simply complain about the unfairness of Little League International's decision. These boys DESERVE our assistance!