MWL1 Dayton Dragons

American Celebration Night

Published on August 3, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


DAYTON, OH- The Dayton Dragons, in conjunction with the Dayton Development Coalition, will host the second of two Hometown Heroes American Celebration Nights at Fifth Third Field on Saturday, August 4th, as part of the 7 p.m. game against the Beloit Snappers.

As part of the season-long celebration of the Hometown Heroes program, the DDC will take time to pay tribute to all servicemen and women associated with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

"Many people often talk about athletes and Hollywood stars as their heroes, but the real heroes are those that serve this country each and every day," said Robert Murphy, Dragons team president. "The Dayton Dragons are honored to host these men and women of the military who defend our freedoms both locally and overseas."

Festivities for the American Celebration night will begin with military displays on the Fifth Third Field plaza at 5:30 p.m. During the game, General Terry L. Gabreski, Vice Commander, Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, will address the fans. Pre-game ceremonies include children of deployed Airmen displaying a giant American flag, releasing of white doves, the Wright-Patterson Honor Guard presenting the colors, and first pitches by General Gabreski and a member of the WPAFB 88th Communications Squadron.

Other planned activities for the evening include the singing of the National Anthem by a vocalist from WPAFB, a "video greeting card" from a deployed WPAFB member to their family, welcoming home of recently returned Airmen from deployment who missed out on the birth of a child, and the singing of God Bless America.

Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, or find the Dragons on the Web at daytondragons.com.

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