SAN DIEGO -- Rockies manager Walt Weiss was one of the many people across the nation who was personally affected by the tragedy of September 11, 15 years ago.
Growing up in a suburb outside of New York City, Weiss grew up with friends who gave their lives trying to help those who were trapped in the collapsing World Trade Center towers.
"There are a couple guys I went to high school with who were firefighters that were in the building that day," Weiss said. "I think everybody's affected by it, some more than others, but I think Major League Baseball does a great job with things like this.