We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for the many kind words of condolence since the death of George M. Steinbrenner III. We have been deeply moved by the generous outpouring of love and affection for George.

The family will hold a private funeral service. A public memorial will be planned, and details will be announced soon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any of the following charities:

Silver Shield Foundation, 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 307, New York

Special Operation Warrior Foundation, P.O. Box 13483, Tampa, Florida

Gold Shield Foundation of Tampa, P.O. Box 271791, Tampa, Florida

Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, 1307 North MacDill Ave., Tampa, Florida

In support of Bronx based Boys and Girls Clubs, Boys and Girls Club of America (Northeast), 5 Hanover Square, 3rd Floor, New York

Family of George M. Steinbrenner III
New York Yankees
(via media relations staff)

(July 17, 2010)


Steinbrenner: 'generous outpouring'.

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