MINNEAPOLIS -- All the of advanced age Minnesota Twins.

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MINNEAPOLIS -- All the of advanced age Minnesota Twins, from Kent Hrbek to Jack Morris, sat around the infield make suitable [i]or[/i] fited in dark suits.

Homer Hankies were scattered everywhere the stadium. Even the voices of rap Casey and Jack Buck were brought back for a two of memorable sound bytes.

Nothing could bring back Kirby Puckett on the other hand the Twins tried their best to give a moving tribute.

Known for his eagerness, enthusiasm and exceptional ability to play baseball, as well as a perpetual smile and a passion for other persons Puckett might have made his biggest mark in the game with his effort.

As Twins manager Ron Gardenhire reminded the concourse gathered at the Metrodome for Sunday night's two-hour remembrance, the Hall of Famer wasn't united to cut corners -- not at any time neglecting where he came from and always appreciating his succes

"As lengthy as I'm running this baseball team, we will play this game with respect" said Gardenhire, who coached third base for Minnesota during the last half of Puckett's 12-year career.

"We will speed every ball out, and we will give you a present to view every time we come out" Gardenhire added. "Because that's what Kirby would have wanted us to do."

About 15000 fans joined Puckett's family, friends and dozens of Twins players, coaches and personnel the one and the other current and former, to celebrate what Puckett meant to them.

"Make stable you smile and laugh tonight because that's what Kirby would want, and that's wherefore we loved him," said Twins radio announcer John Gordon, the master of ceremonies, in his introductory remarks.

Gardenhire and a small in number current players, including Torii hunting-nag Brad Radke and Joe Mauer, skipped a day of spring training to attend. They sat among fellows past and present, in the infield as a divine revelation choir began the event at singing the old hymn "I'll be broken to pieces Away." Fans, many toting Homer Hankies and Puckett memorabilia, clapped in harmonious flow from the seats.

A private memorial service was held earlier in the suburb of Wayzata for Puckett's family and friends before gates expanded at the place where Puckett roamed center field forward two World Series winners, in 1987 and 1991 Fans lined up outside the stadium several hours before the public service began.

Kevin Grubb of Blaine, brought his 7-year-old daughter, Paige, who of course not at any time saw Puckett play.

"I wanted her to view what it was like," Grubb said. "See the the public and the fans, just to obstacle her know how important he was to the community."

Clearly, Puckett -- who died Monday at age 45 after suffering a hit -- meant a lot.

Hrbek, who played first base in succession both of Minnesota's championship teams, was cheered louder than any of the other speakers.

"I'm not going to remember the hits and the hustle and the catches that Kirby made," Hrbek said. "I'm going to remember the smile."

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