Photos: Back the Blue 4K cornhole tournament honors Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello, raises funds to support family

By Steve Ognibene
Jun 16, 2024, 9:48am

Family members Rachel Diehl, Ian and Kyla Sanfratello, of SGT. Thomas Sanfratello toss out the first throw of the cornhole tournament in his honor Photo by Steve Ognibene — *Family members (left to right) Rachel Diehl, Ian and Kyla Sanfratello, of Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello, toss out the first throw of the cornhole tournament Saturday in his honor.*
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A cornhole tournament was hosted by the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena on Saturday. Proceeds from the Back the Blue Tournament benefit the family of Sgt. Thomas A. Sanfratello. The Sheriff's Office veteran died in the line of duty on March 10.,

Genesee County Sheriff honorguard colors during the national anthem. Photo by Steve Ognibene — *Genesee County Sheriff honor guard colors during the National Anthem.*
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Mike Borrelli owner of Cornyfellas, cornhole tournament organizer running todays fundraiser event for the family of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello Photo by Steve Ognibene — *Mike Borrelli, owner of Cornyfellas, cornhole tournament organizer of Saturday’s fundraiser event for the family of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello.*
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Over 75 teams participated in todays event. Photo by Steve Ognibene — *More than 75 teams participated in Saturday’s event.*
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A cornhole participant prepares for todays event. Photo by Steve Ognibene — *A cornhole participant prepares for the event.*
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