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TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees and Red Sox announced Wednesday that they will honor the community of Newtown, Conn., and Sandy Hook Elementary School on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium.
Pregame ceremonies will feature an honor guard of Newtown police and firefighters, and the stadium will observe a moment of silence. Both teams will wear a special black ribbon their jerseys, a ribbon that will be painted on the grass in front the dugouts.
"On Opening Day, we will reflect upon more important things and play the game to honor the community of Newtown," Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said in a statement. "Since the day of the tragedy, our hearts and thoughts have been with those who were affected."
"Months have passed, yet we are still trying to come to grips with this incomprehensible tragedy," Red Sox owner John Henry said in a statement. "As our teams look to face each other on Opening day, we will stand united in support of the families affected as we remember and honor those who were lost."