OKC Dodgers and Devon Energy Present Hometown Heroes Celebration Night
May 14, 2015 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Baseball Club News Release
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Dodgers and Devon Energy have teamed up to present the first Devon Energy Hometown Heroes Celebration Night of the season Saturday, May 16, at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The special night of events will recognize the sacrifices of local service men and women, as well as their families.
The Dodgers play the Iowa Cubs at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, and fans can enjoy pre-game activities in front of Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark beginning at 5:30 p.m. Pregame demonstrations from different military branches, military challenges and recruiting information will be available along South Mickey Mantle Drive.
"Devon is pleased to celebrate the military because we know it is their commitment that protects our freedom and preserves our way of life," said Alan Marcum, Devon Energy's executive vice president for administration, who's scheduled to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at Saturday's game. "At Devon, we value integrity and doing the right thing. Those values are exemplified by military service, and that's why we honor service members and their families."
Scheduled on-field events throughout the evening include a pregame flag unveiling, a pregame swearing-in ceremony of new Air Force recruits and a welcome home ceremony of recently deployed airmen and airwomen from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.
"Military members and their families are uniquely connected to the Oklahoma City community," OKC Dodgers President/General Manager Michael Byrnes said. "We are honored to partner with Devon Energy to have this night dedicated to celebrating our service men and women along with the families who support them."
In addition to Marcum, multiple representatives from Tinker Air Force Base will participate in the evening's events.
Tickets for Devon Energy Hometown Heroes Celebration Night, as well as all remaining home games in the 2015 regular season, are available through the Dodgers ticket office on S. Mickey Mantle Drive, by phone at (405) 218-1000, or by visiting okcdodgers.com.
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