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AirHogs To Give Away Free Funeral

May 1, 2008 - American Association (AA)
Grand Prairie AirHogs News Release


Grand Prairie, Texas - The Grand Prairie AirHogs Professional Baseball team will be offering one lucky (or unlucky!) fan a free funeral as part of a promotion on Tuesday, June 3rd. All expenses will be covered by the Chapel of Roses Funeral Home and Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, both located in Irving, TX.

"We thought this promotion was a great opportunity for us to showcase Irving's newest funeral home," said Chapel of Roses Funeral Director, Charlotte Chism Waldrum. "We are excited to be partnering with the AirHogs in their inaugural season."

As part of the package the fan will receive a certificate for a casket with choice of color, along with professional fees, burial preparation, use of facilities, and vehicle services; all courtesy of the Chapel of Roses Funeral Home.

Oak Grove Memorial Gardens will be the providers of the burial space. They will include the opening and closing of the burial service, as well as a 24" x 14" granite marker with a zinc base.

"This is a fun and exciting opportunity to get our name out into the community," said Ron Alexander with Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

Details of how the fan will be selected will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans of all ages are welcome to participate in the promotion.

The Grand Prairie AirHogs' inaugural American Association baseball season starts on May 8, 2008. The home opener will take place on Friday, May 16, against the Wichita Wingnuts at their brand-new stadium located at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie. For season and group ticket information, contact the AirHogs at (972) 504-9383.



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