Military Appreciation Night June 2
Published on May 31, 2018 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Bradenton Marauders News Release
The Bradenton Marauders will honor the men and women that have served and continue to serve our nation in the armed forces on Saturday, June 2. On Saturday night the team will host Military Appreciation Night presented by Miller High Life. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the game starts at 6:30 p.m. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Military Heroes Card Set honoring 20 local veterans. Each recognized veteran or a representative will be honored on field prior to the game.
Immediately when gates open on Saturday, the Marauders will be hosting a Manatee Operation Troop Support "Care Package Party." Fans can join select Marauders players and staff to create a shipment of care packages for soldiers serving overseas. The Care Package Party will take place inside the ballpark when gates open at 5:00 p.m. - a game ticket is required to participate. Participating fans can bring items to support the troops - items of greatest need include toiletries, AA batteries, athletic socks, and more.
WHO: The 20 veterans being honored in the Military Heroes Card Set are:
Marvin Barnes, Navy
Chantele Bigham, Marines
Dallas Collins, Navy
Andrew Roy Craig Jr., Army
David Daily, Army
William Daniels, Navy
Adam Esaw, Navy
Robert Fearon, Army
Aarien Foster, Air Force
David Heid, Army
Samuel Jameson, Navy
Robert Keller, Army
Terry Kilpatrick, Army
John Krotec, Army
Steve Lewis, Army
John McDonald, Army
Gill Ruderman, Army
Michael Rushing Sr., Marines
George Staudt, Air Force
Gregory Wierzbach, Army
The M.O.T.S. packing party will be attended by select Marauders players and staff with fan participation encouraged.
WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2018
Game at 6:30 p.m.; Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: LECOM Park
17th Avenue West & 9th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
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