As another Upper Keys Little League season began the evening of Feb. 28, a community gathered at the Harry Harris Park ballfields for a special ceremony to honor the late Merrick Dunn. By the fields where Dunn played is a plaque honoring his love for the sport. Dunn tragically passed away in a car accident on May 5, 2025. He was 15 years old.
Monroe County Commissioner Holly Raschein helped bring the plaque to fruition in working with her colleagues on the commission and John Allen, county parks director. Raschein said she was approached by Josh Moreira, Upper Keys Little League president, about memorializing Dunn.
“He was always at the park playing baseball. It was a big part of his life and family’s life,” Raschein said.
A large crowd of family, friends, teammates and the community looked on as the plaque was unveiled at the park.
