'Road to Ground Zero' Flag Tour Visit Cancelled
Published on July 19, 2011 under Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
KODAK, Tenn. - Due to a legal battle between the Heroes of the Diamond and Major League Baseball, the visit from the Heroes of the Diamond and their presentation of the Ground Zero Flag originally scheduled for Thursday, July 21 at Smokies Park has been cancelled. The Flag tour was meant to be part of the Smokies "Guns 'n' Hoses" night on Thursday.
The Smokies' annual "Guns 'n' Hoses night will still continue as scheduled as we will recognize police officers, firefighters, EMT's and other first responders for their selfless acts serving our local communities.
Kicking off the night will be a pre-game hitting challenge featuring some of our local heroes stating as the gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Also scheduled for Thursday's game is the culmination of Smokies pitcher Trey McNutt and Smokies radio broadcaster Mick Gillispie's drive to raise awareness and funds for the Mark Forester Price of Freedom Foundation. On September 29, 2010, Senior Airman Mark A. Forester, a beloved son, brother and friend, was killed in Afghanistan while attempting to save a fallen comrade.
A college scholarship has since been established in Mark's memory, funded partially through McNutt and Gillispie's efforts. Mark's parents and brother will be in attendance for Thursday's game to participate in the pre-game ceremony.
Smokies players will be wearing special camouflaged caps, which will be raffled off during the game, with proceeds going to Forester's foundation.
The International C.O.P.S. Ministries will also be on hand and have a table on the stadium concourse offering insight to their organization.
First pitch on Thursday, July 21, is set for 7:15 p.m. with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. as the Tennessee Smokies face-off against the Carolina Mudcats. Tickets for the July 21st game are free for all police officers, firefighters, EMT's, paramedics and first responders with valid badge or ID. Family and friends of these local heroes will receive discounted $8 tickets for the game. For tickets and more information please visit www.smokiesbaseball.com or call 865-286-2300.
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