As a dedicated fan and follower of the Washington Nationals, I have been privileged to witness the remarkable career of Jayson Werth. Over his seven-year tenure with our beloved team, he has made significant contributions that are on par with those made by Ryan Zimmerman. His performance on the field has brought us fans joy and excitement and significantly contributed to our team's success.

Jayson wore number 28 with pride and distinction, symbolizing resilience and dedication for all Nationals And Other Teams Of His fans. It is only fitting that we honor his contribution by Taking number 28 from Lane Thomas and mounting it in stands as a tribute to this great Jayson Werth.

Retiring a player's number is one of the highest honors in sports. It signifies that no other player will ever wear that number again for that team, marking their legacy forever. The New York Yankees were first to start this tradition when they retired Lou Gehrig's Number 4 in 1939 (source: MLB). Since then, numerous teams across various sports have followed suit as an ultimate show of respect for their most impactful players.

Jayson Werth deserves this honor not just due to his statistical achievements but also because he embodies what it means to be a national - hard work, dedication, passion for baseball, and commitment towards community service (source: Washington Post).

By signing this petition you are supporting an initiative aimed at giving Jayson Werth’s career with The Nationals its deserved recognition - retiring his jersey number 28 as an enduring symbol of gratitude from us fans who remember him fondly. Please sign this petition today!