Staten Island Yankees Military Appreciation Day Sunday, July 11
July 9, 2010 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Staten Island Yankees News Release
Join us on Sunday, July 11, 2010 as we honor the members of the United States Military for Military Appreciation Day
The Staten Island Yankees are proud to honor the brave men and women in uniform at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark this Sunday, July 11, 2010 Gates open at 3pm.
The day will feature a very special Ceremonial First Pitch. From the Greatest Generation to the Last Generation, Veterans from WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the Iraq War will throw out the first pitch.
In a poignant pre-game ceremony the Staten Island Yankees will honor the Rescue and Recovery Flag of Ground Zero. This majestic flag measures 40 feet wide by 20 feet tall and flew over the southwest quadrant of Ground Zero during rescue and recovery effort following 9/11.
The Wounded Warriors Project, a non profit organization dedicated to the mission of providing support for the severely wounded and provide assistance for them on the road to healing, will be in attendance and conducting a 50/50 fundraiser.
In addition to the usual pre game and in game activities, Humvees and other military vehicles will be on display outside of the Box Office for you to get an up close view.
Join us as we honor the brave men and women in uniform and treat your family to a great Sunday afternoon of Staten Island Yankees baseball at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark this Sunday, July 11th. Gates open at 3pm and first pitch is at 4pm.
Call the Staten Island Yankees today at (718) 720-9265 or visit www.siyanks.com to order your tickets today.
About the Rescue and Recovery Flag of 9/11
In the aftermath of a foreign attack on United States soil, the Rescue and Recovery Flag of Ground Zero has seen the story of thousands of people who came from all over the world to help America start its healing process. This very special star-spangled banner hung over Ground Zero during the rescue and recovery effort following 9/11.
Once FEMA declared Ground Zero a disaster area, they assigned several construction companies to the area for removal of heavy debris, crane use, and safety measures. Charlie Vitchers, employed by Bovis Lend Lease was responsible for the construction crew working with firefighters and police officers in the southwest quadrant of Ground Zero. As the construction superintendent, he put the flag over his assigned area. The flag remained with Charlie at the site until spring of 2002, when Charlie's assignment was completed.
The giant American flag that oversaw the workers at Ground Zero measures almost 20 feet tall by 40 feet wide and weighs 27 pounds. Each 9/11 anniversary, Charlie brings the flag to work, and hangs it at his site for the day. Vitchers says, "Crews always come up to me, and say, `Hey, I remember that flag' and feel proud to have it by their work site again."
The flag was recently at the first public event outside of Manhattan on July 4, 2010. It was unveiled as the centerpiece of the July 4th celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts, considered America's Hometown. In the future, the flag will be displayed at venues around the country honoring the local volunteers who journeyed to New York after 9/11.
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