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FirstEnergy Stadium to Hold Veterans Day Ceremony

November 4, 2015 - Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


On Wednesday, November 11th, the Reading Fightins, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, and Savage 61 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will be presenting the Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony in front of the Veterans Monument at FirstEnergy Stadium at 1:00 p.m.

During the event, American Legion Gregg Post 12 will be laying a wreath in front of the ballpark's dog tag monument, which pays tribute to the members of the United States military who made sacrifices to protect the United States of America. Among guests that will be on hand are City of Reading Councilwoman Donna Reed, Berks County Commissioner Kevin Barnhardt, and Fightins General Manager Scott Hunsicker.

Following the event, there will be light refreshments in the Steve Moyer Subaru Team Store.

Over the years, the Reading Fightins have continued to discover new ways to honor Berks County's veterans. Originally named Reading Municipal Memorial Stadium, FirstEnergy Stadium was completed in 1951 and was named in honor of the servicemen and women who risked their lives in defense of their country. 48 years later in 1999, a statue in the form of giant dog tags was placed in front of FirstEnergy Stadium in a special rededication ceremony to honor the area's veterans.

Beginning with the 2014 season, the Fightins honored a specific veteran each game with a Ceremonial Flag Service. Last year, the club added Living World War II veterans to the recognition ceremony. The flag flies by the giant dog tags at the stadium's main entrance, lowered, and then given to the veteran's family following the game.

Season tickets, mini-plans, and group tickets for the 2016 season at FirstEnergy Stadium are available by visiting Fightins.com, calling the Fightin Phils Ticket Office at 610-370-BALL, or by visiting the Fightin Phils Ticket Office in person at FirstEnergy Stadium. Follow the Fightin Phils on Twitter at @ReadingFightins and like them on Facebook via www.facebook.com/fightins.

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