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Illinois
Football News
7-06-06
Military Day Added to Illinois Football Opener
Illini Honor American Heroes on Sept. 2
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. ‹ The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate
Athletics will honor members of the military from the state of Illinois that
have served since 9/11 at their 2006 football season opener. The Military
Day event is specifically intended to recognize those who have answered the
call to duty, risking their lives on behalf of the United States of America.
Military members from the state of Illinois that have served since 9/11 will
be offered two (2) free tickets to the Sept. 2 game against Eastern
Illinois. Tickets must be claimed through a form the soldiers mail to the
Athletic Ticket Office. Families of soldiers who are still serving or whose
soldier was lost in active duty will be offered two (2) tickets in the name
of their loved one.
Officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army
Reserves and National Guard are helping the DIA spread the word to the
soldiers. Military members are receiving information that directs them to
an order form they can use to acquire their tickets. The form must be
returned by Aug. 1.
³The officers we¹ve communicated with seem elated that the DIA is extending
this offer to our American heroes,² said Chris Hanna, Assistant Director of
Athletics for Sales and Marketing. ³We expect a terrific turnout based on
this feedback. We look forward to thanking our heroes for their service to
our great nation.²
A moment of silence is planned near kickoff to honor both those who have
been lost in the conflict and the sacrifice of those who have either
returned home or continue to serve. The Marching Illini has planned a
patriotic halftime performance.
If you are an Illinois resident that served in the military Illinois since
9/11 and you have not received information about this offer, then please
contact the public relations office of your military branch. Your public
relations office can either provide you with the proper form or contact the
University of Illinois sports marketing office on your behalf at (217)
244-0016 (which will also assist other soldiers from your unit and/or
branch).
As previously announced by the DIA, the Sept. 2 game against Eastern
Illinois will be a night game. A 6 p.m. kickoff is planned with post-game
fireworks. |
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