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Everyone has a favourite Taylor Field story.

For Cindy Kobayashi, it’s when, in 2013, she brought her father’s ashes to the Regina-hosted Grey Cup.

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Her father had been a season-ticket holder for 51 years. In 2007, he was diagnosed with cancer but got to see the Saskatchewan Roughriders win the Grey Cup that year in Toronto. He passed away the following year.

On Saturday, Kobayashi was acting as emcee for the kickoff event for Mosaic Stadium’s farewell season. Speaking to hundreds of fans, she wasn’t alone in her fond memories of Taylor Field.

“When you walk in, you get the chills,” said Janis Rinas. She’s a young fan in Roughriders years, having attended games for only the past five seasons.

Her favourite part of games: “Bring ’em out!” Oh, and mascot Gainer the Gopher. And the fans. And the players …

“It’s going to be a sad day when we have to say goodbye to the stadium,” said Melodee Money, who has cheered on the Roughriders at Taylor Field since she was a child. (“I bleed green,” she added, in case that wasn’t clear.)