caryverell
01-29-05, 10:56 AM
On the one hand we cannot access the wall (?) on the other hand I've been emailed the following to pass on - -
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE SALUTES IRAQI FREEDOM PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS
INVITATION TO ATTEND A SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Who: Mayor John Payton will be presenting keys to the city to
three modern day heros of our military:
1) Marine Corps Corporal James "Eddie" Wright,
2) Navy Hospital Corpsman Jose Ramos, and
3) Army Specialist Danielle Green; all wounded in combat zone
operations and awarded Purple Heart Medals.
When: Thursday, February 3, 2005 - Presentation to begin at 11:30
Where: Veterans Memorial Wall, located on the west side of Alltel
Stadium
Parking: THERE WILL NOT BE PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE STADIUM DUE TO
SUPERBOWL EVENTS.
Military Affairs and Veterans Services is providing transportation from
the Prime Osborne Convention Center parking area. The security around
the Memorial Wall will prohibit vehicle entry into Alltel stadium
parking area.
We will have four shuttles only: 1) - 09:30 a.m. 2) - 10:00 a.m.
3) - 10:30 4) - 11:00
The forwarded e-mail provides detailed information concerning each of
the honored guests and the organization who has sponsored their visit.
Please take time to read this.
ADDITIONALLY: If an organization would like to sponsor a memorial
wreath to be placed at the Memorial Wall for display on Saturday and
Sunday (4th and 5th of Feb) during the SuperBowl events, you may do so
by calling Kuhn's Florist who is offering a special discount and will
deliver. They are the only authorized agents who will be delivering -
also due to security constraints. If your organization has a silk or
plastic wreath, you may bring it to City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., Suite
175 for delivery by our staff. You will not be granted access to the
wall to place the wreaths on your own. Thank you all for your
generosity and support.
This event will be covered by local media and ESPN Television.
Jacksonville is a great military community which respects the sacrifices of the men and women serving in the armed forces. It is fitting that Jacksonville salute these brave individuals, and is a reminder that as we gather to celebrate the Super Bowl many American patriots will be engaged in the defense of our liberty.
>>> "Richard Lynch" <dlynch@impactplayer.net> 1/26/2005 3:24:17 PM >>>
Here is the press release - please feel to make any changes and email back for final approval. Thank you!!!!!!!
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Date: January 26, 2005
The Honorable Mayor John Peyton of Jacksonville Announces Key to the City Ceremony to Honor Three Injured War on Terror Military Heroes
Marine Corporal James Eddie Wright, Army Specialist Danielle Green and Navy Corpsman Jose Ramos will be honored in Jacksonville on Thursday February 3rd at 11:30 at the Veterans Wall near Alltel Stadium. They will receive the keys to the city from the Honorable John Peyton - Mayor of Jacksonville. The theme of the day is perspective. (Mayor Quote on perspective? goes here)
The ceremony is the result of a joint effort with Impact Player Partners, a program where athletes, entertainers & community leaders work together to improve the quality of life of America's heroes wounded in the war on terror.
Marine Corporal James Eddie Wright fought for 35 minutes after sustaining his unthinkable injuries. Declared clinically dead three times he received 38 pints of blood.
'When I saw the stumps, I thought, `Damn, both of them?' Then I looked at my leg and I was trying to figure how to put a tourniquet on it because I didn't have any hands.''
Marine Corporal James "Eddie" Wright
Danielle Green had her left hand blown off on top of an Iraqi police station - it was the hand she dribbled the basketball with at Notre Dame. It's also the hand where she wore her wedding ring. You talk about team chemistry - her unit went back and retrieved her wedding ring off of her severed hand - found under six inches of rubble.
Jose Ramos was a medic helping the Marines in the field when he was hit. Serving others is how this man is wired. He recently completed the New York marathon after losing his arm only four months earlier. He's running the marathon again next year - this time raising money for less fortunate military families.
"Perspective is an important tenet in America today - especially during Super Bowl week," said Dick Lynch & Christian Okoye (former All-Pro with the Kansas City Chiefs), co-founders of the organization. "With this ceremony, the leadership of Jacksonville will show all Americans, especially our military heroes serving abroad, that while they are getting shot at and face death everyday they are front and center on the minds of everyone - especially during Super Bowl week.
Impact Player Partners, www.impactplayer.org, has had the support of numerous impact players in society including Arnold Palmer, George Strait, Jeff Gordon, Dom Capers, Jim McMahon, Dan Haggerty, Jim Marshall, Mike Shanahan, Junior Seau, Clark Gaines, Darryl Grant, Tony Siragusa, Gene Upshaw, Pat Grant, Jimmie Johnson, Joe Nemechek, Darryl Grant, LaVar Arrington, Houston Texans, National Western Stock Show, Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, University of Cincinnati Men's basketball, New York Yankees, Washington Redskins and many more.
Contacts:
Dick Lynch (Impact Player Partners) 513/205.0693
City of Jacksonville
Merlin's observation: obviously the veterans in the background are doing all they can - - - - - - -
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE SALUTES IRAQI FREEDOM PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS
INVITATION TO ATTEND A SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Who: Mayor John Payton will be presenting keys to the city to
three modern day heros of our military:
1) Marine Corps Corporal James "Eddie" Wright,
2) Navy Hospital Corpsman Jose Ramos, and
3) Army Specialist Danielle Green; all wounded in combat zone
operations and awarded Purple Heart Medals.
When: Thursday, February 3, 2005 - Presentation to begin at 11:30
Where: Veterans Memorial Wall, located on the west side of Alltel
Stadium
Parking: THERE WILL NOT BE PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE STADIUM DUE TO
SUPERBOWL EVENTS.
Military Affairs and Veterans Services is providing transportation from
the Prime Osborne Convention Center parking area. The security around
the Memorial Wall will prohibit vehicle entry into Alltel stadium
parking area.
We will have four shuttles only: 1) - 09:30 a.m. 2) - 10:00 a.m.
3) - 10:30 4) - 11:00
The forwarded e-mail provides detailed information concerning each of
the honored guests and the organization who has sponsored their visit.
Please take time to read this.
ADDITIONALLY: If an organization would like to sponsor a memorial
wreath to be placed at the Memorial Wall for display on Saturday and
Sunday (4th and 5th of Feb) during the SuperBowl events, you may do so
by calling Kuhn's Florist who is offering a special discount and will
deliver. They are the only authorized agents who will be delivering -
also due to security constraints. If your organization has a silk or
plastic wreath, you may bring it to City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., Suite
175 for delivery by our staff. You will not be granted access to the
wall to place the wreaths on your own. Thank you all for your
generosity and support.
This event will be covered by local media and ESPN Television.
Jacksonville is a great military community which respects the sacrifices of the men and women serving in the armed forces. It is fitting that Jacksonville salute these brave individuals, and is a reminder that as we gather to celebrate the Super Bowl many American patriots will be engaged in the defense of our liberty.
>>> "Richard Lynch" <dlynch@impactplayer.net> 1/26/2005 3:24:17 PM >>>
Here is the press release - please feel to make any changes and email back for final approval. Thank you!!!!!!!
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Date: January 26, 2005
The Honorable Mayor John Peyton of Jacksonville Announces Key to the City Ceremony to Honor Three Injured War on Terror Military Heroes
Marine Corporal James Eddie Wright, Army Specialist Danielle Green and Navy Corpsman Jose Ramos will be honored in Jacksonville on Thursday February 3rd at 11:30 at the Veterans Wall near Alltel Stadium. They will receive the keys to the city from the Honorable John Peyton - Mayor of Jacksonville. The theme of the day is perspective. (Mayor Quote on perspective? goes here)
The ceremony is the result of a joint effort with Impact Player Partners, a program where athletes, entertainers & community leaders work together to improve the quality of life of America's heroes wounded in the war on terror.
Marine Corporal James Eddie Wright fought for 35 minutes after sustaining his unthinkable injuries. Declared clinically dead three times he received 38 pints of blood.
'When I saw the stumps, I thought, `Damn, both of them?' Then I looked at my leg and I was trying to figure how to put a tourniquet on it because I didn't have any hands.''
Marine Corporal James "Eddie" Wright
Danielle Green had her left hand blown off on top of an Iraqi police station - it was the hand she dribbled the basketball with at Notre Dame. It's also the hand where she wore her wedding ring. You talk about team chemistry - her unit went back and retrieved her wedding ring off of her severed hand - found under six inches of rubble.
Jose Ramos was a medic helping the Marines in the field when he was hit. Serving others is how this man is wired. He recently completed the New York marathon after losing his arm only four months earlier. He's running the marathon again next year - this time raising money for less fortunate military families.
"Perspective is an important tenet in America today - especially during Super Bowl week," said Dick Lynch & Christian Okoye (former All-Pro with the Kansas City Chiefs), co-founders of the organization. "With this ceremony, the leadership of Jacksonville will show all Americans, especially our military heroes serving abroad, that while they are getting shot at and face death everyday they are front and center on the minds of everyone - especially during Super Bowl week.
Impact Player Partners, www.impactplayer.org, has had the support of numerous impact players in society including Arnold Palmer, George Strait, Jeff Gordon, Dom Capers, Jim McMahon, Dan Haggerty, Jim Marshall, Mike Shanahan, Junior Seau, Clark Gaines, Darryl Grant, Tony Siragusa, Gene Upshaw, Pat Grant, Jimmie Johnson, Joe Nemechek, Darryl Grant, LaVar Arrington, Houston Texans, National Western Stock Show, Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, University of Cincinnati Men's basketball, New York Yankees, Washington Redskins and many more.
Contacts:
Dick Lynch (Impact Player Partners) 513/205.0693
City of Jacksonville
Merlin's observation: obviously the veterans in the background are doing all they can - - - - - - -