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University of Minnesota to hold dedication ceremony for Veterans Tribute at TCF Bank Stadium
What: Public dedication for Veterans Tribute at TCF Bank Stadium
When: 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11
Where: TCF Bank Stadium, 2009 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota will host a dedication ceremony for the Veterans Tribute at TCF Bank Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The event is open to the public.
The dedication program will feature a flyover from three WWI “replica” airplanes and performances from the Metropolitan Boys Choir, the U of M Marching Band and Dorothy Benham, Miss America 1977. Military leaders including General John W. Vessey (ret.), Former Chairman, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be in attendance. The program will also include the historic first raising of the American flag over the stadium.
The Veterans Tribute at TCF Bank Stadium honors all Minnesota veterans of past, present and future conflicts. The tribute is located on the southwest corner of the stadium, between the main scoreboard and Gate E. It incorporates a bench and a lighted inscription similar to the message that was on Memorial Stadium. From the inside of the stadium, the tribute is conceived as a stage where, as part of the game day tradition, a color guard can raise the flag of the stadium. The tribute stage will be used for many military ceremonies throughout the year.
Retired Air Force Brigadier General Dennis Schulstad, a former national president of the U of M Alumni Association, co-chaired the Veteran Tribute Committee. "The original Memorial Stadium was built in honor of WWI Veterans, it is important to remember and honor the sacrifices made by all veterans,” he said. “They are the reason we can enjoy Saturday football games at the University of Minnesota."
The inaugural football game at TCF Bank stadium will take place at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 when the Gophers host the Air Force Academy.
http://www1.umn.edu/news/news-releases/2009/UR_CONTENT_129669.html
What: Public dedication for Veterans Tribute at TCF Bank Stadium
When: 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11
Where: TCF Bank Stadium, 2009 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota will host a dedication ceremony for the Veterans Tribute at TCF Bank Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The event is open to the public.
The dedication program will feature a flyover from three WWI “replica” airplanes and performances from the Metropolitan Boys Choir, the U of M Marching Band and Dorothy Benham, Miss America 1977. Military leaders including General John W. Vessey (ret.), Former Chairman, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be in attendance. The program will also include the historic first raising of the American flag over the stadium.
The Veterans Tribute at TCF Bank Stadium honors all Minnesota veterans of past, present and future conflicts. The tribute is located on the southwest corner of the stadium, between the main scoreboard and Gate E. It incorporates a bench and a lighted inscription similar to the message that was on Memorial Stadium. From the inside of the stadium, the tribute is conceived as a stage where, as part of the game day tradition, a color guard can raise the flag of the stadium. The tribute stage will be used for many military ceremonies throughout the year.
Retired Air Force Brigadier General Dennis Schulstad, a former national president of the U of M Alumni Association, co-chaired the Veteran Tribute Committee. "The original Memorial Stadium was built in honor of WWI Veterans, it is important to remember and honor the sacrifices made by all veterans,” he said. “They are the reason we can enjoy Saturday football games at the University of Minnesota."
The inaugural football game at TCF Bank stadium will take place at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 when the Gophers host the Air Force Academy.
http://www1.umn.edu/news/news-releases/2009/UR_CONTENT_129669.html
