Admirals to Honor James Grefke at Tonight's Game
Published on April 25, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Milwaukee Admirals News Release
Milwaukee, WI-The Milwaukee Admirals will honor local Glendale Firefighter James Grefke as their "Hometown Hero" at during their game tonight against the Texas Stars at the Bradley Center. Grefke completed the Boston Marathon on April 18 in full firefighting gear to honor follow Firefighter Johnson Harrington, who was killed in a crash while biking to his station house, as well as to raise money for the Wisconsin Burn Survivor's Network.
The Admirals will honor Grefke at the first break in the game action after there are less than 14 minutes to play in the first period. While there is no way to determine the exact time, it should be in the neighborhood of 8:00 pm. They will do this at the platform behind section 208.
WHO: Glendale Firefighter James Grefke, who completed the Boston Marathon in full firefighting gear
WHAT: Grefke will be honored by the Admirals as their hometown hero
WHEN: Monday, April 25 at the first break in the hockey action after the 14 minute mark in the 2nd period (Approximately 8:00 pm)
WHERE: At the Bradley Center, on the platform behind section 208.
WHY: Grefke completed the marathon to honor fallen firefighter John Harrington
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