Help The Thunder Salute The Military And Defend Youngstown
April 28, 2008 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Mahoning Valley Thunder News Release
BOARDMAN, OH. -The Mahoning Valley Thunder is pleased to announce that the May 5th home game will give fans a chance to Salute the Military and Defend Youngstown, as part of the inaugural Monday night football game in Thunder history. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. with the Thunder welcoming division rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Cortland Banks Field, inside the Chevrolet Centre.
To salute the military, the Mahoning Valley Thunder will give one free ticket to any person who presents a valid military I.D. to either the Chevrolet Centre Box Office or the Thunder Office in Boardman. Representing both the military and the city of Youngstown is former Air Force lieutenant, and current Ohio State Senator, John Boccieri.
SENATOR BOCCIERI:
"I think it's great that the management of the Mahoning Valley Thunder has taken this opportunity to recognize the bravest citizens in the Mahoning Valley. Each day these men and women serve and support America in our honor. This is one of many ways we, as a valley, can say thank you."
The Monday night game is also a chance for fans of the Mahoning Valley to join the ongoing efforts of Valley native Phil Kidd in his fight to "Defend Youngstown". Kidd established the Defend Youngstown movement, which is dedicated to the advancement of the city of Youngstown, the symbol of civic pride and the battle cry for positive change in the Mahoning Valley. Fans attending the game in a Defend Youngstown tee shirt will receive $5 off their Thunder ticket. Also receiving $5 off their Thunder ticket are any civil service, city or county employees attending the game. Fans may present a valid work I.D. or badge to receive the discount.
The Mahoning Valley Thunder returns home Monday, May 5th on Cortland Banks Field inside the Chevrolet Centre to host Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the first Monday Night game in team history! Be a part of all the action in 2008 as the Thunder continues their climb towards the ArenaCup9 Championship. Individual tickets are on sale now starting at just $12. Group Outings and Birthday Parties for individual games also available. For more information call the Thunder Offices at 330.758.4af2 (4232).
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