Jan. 19, 2010

Civil Rights Museum Service Day Photo Gallery

The Memphis softball team and other athletes volunteered their time at the National Civil Rights Museum to help the over 20,000 expected visitors to the museum commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the location of his death on April 4, 1968.

The National Civil Rights Museum is located on the grounds of the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King, Jr., was shot by James Earl Ray. The athletes went through a training session last week to help them get ready for their duties at the National Civil Right Museum.

The team helped the visitors through lines and the various stations, as well as assisted radio and TV personalities visiting the museum, as needed.

"I think it's really important for anyone that's been given something to give back," said University of Memphis Softball Coach Windy Thees. "Being a student-athlete is such a gift and a blessing for our players to able to be here at this level and go to school. It's so important to give back to the community."