Myers Field

Myers Field Reservation Policy

The field is for Westleigh Residents only.

If a team wants to use the field for practices at least one member of the team must reside in Westleigh.

Please fill the form and then send it to westleighhoa@gmail.com. A confirmation e-mail will be sent back.

About George Myers

George was an icon in the Westleigh community. From his days as a farm hand to the DuFief family, to the caring man who maintained our grounds with a smile for over thirty years, George always had a polite greeting or a friendly wave for all. To those new to the community and those who had known him for years, George will be long remembered and always remain dear to our hearts.

His background is interesting. George served in the Navy as a cook, although he was very afraid of the water and never learned to swim. “I held onto those pipes for dear life,” recounting the times when he had to move about on deck. After the service, he worked nights at the Soldiers Home in Washington and worked odd jobs by day. His construction work for Kelly Brothers brought him into the North Potomac area, working on the new housing developments. He and his son (George Jr.) then worked at the Banks Farm on the corner of Muddy Branch Rd and Rt. 28. The original farm crew of six people eventually dwindled down to George and his son, who took care of all the chores in later years. Their compensation was ownership of 1/3 of the cattle, some of which were sold, and others used for feeding the family. George also did odd jobs at the pig farm that used to be here before the Westleigh homes were built. At the same time he worked the Banks farm, George took care of the grass in most of the Westleigh area. The Westleigh Recreation club, the North Potomac Children’s Center, the Maple Springs Veterinary Clinic, and the common grounds here at Westleigh were all cared for by him.

All in all, George has worked two jobs since 1959. His diabetic condition and pacemaker didn’t slow him down even in recent years. Of all the odd jobs he did, however, caring for lawns was his favorite, and something he was strong-willed about. Recounting one experience with a customer, George Jr. recalls his father putting manure on some grass over the protest of the owner, but the owner was pleased afterwards when the grass came in thick and green. George even left detailed instructions for his family on what to do after his death. His wife, Irene, and George Jr. will return to Danville, VA and build a new house on their 100 acre property. As to retirement, George did claim he would retire when he was 80, but he passed on Nov. 20, 2004, two weeks short of his 80^th birthday.