MLB to pay tribute to Military, past and present
By admin | July 2, 2007
Major League Baseball, for the second year in a row, is planning on a salute to the military for all July 4th baseball games. There will be pre-game festivities including fly-overs, color guard performances, and first pitch ceremonies to name a few things. There will also be many Public Service Announcements from the Department of Defense’s America Supports You program and the Department of Veteran Affairs. There will also be a PSA sponsored by Major League Baseball that will air in the seventh inning of every game thanking all active and retired military personnel.
“Major League Baseball, along with its Clubs, is proud to reinforce the union between baseball and America with our efforts this Fourth of July,” said Commissioner of Baseball Allan H. (Bud) Selig. “We are also honored to join with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to show support for the daily sacrifices made by former and active military personnel.”
Throughout the 2007 season MLB has already made an effort to thanking our veterans and active duty military personnel by visiting VA Hospitals.
“Paying tribute to America’s veterans and our military is a fitting way to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have put on the uniform of the United States,” said Jim Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. “I salute Major League Baseball, and all the players, coaches and fans for their patriotic expression of appreciation for our nation’s heroes.”
Each year the VA helps out many veterans by insuring va home loans throughout the country. Many discharged Veterans would not qualify for a conventional loan but the VA insures them a competitive rate loan to become homeowners as well.
Topics: Uncategorized |
