Dear Veteran:
Combat Wounded Veterans of America is fortunate to once again be working with the New York Mets and “Welcome Back Veterans” (http://www.
The
Mets would like to honor you and/or a family member that served (or is
currently serving) in the United States Military. As part of this
opportunity, the honoree will receive a total of four complimentary
Delta Sky360 Club first row seats. During the 3rd inning, the honoree
will be introduced over the public address system and shown on the video
board in center field.
In
addition, photos that you provide of your military service, and
highlights of your military bio will be announced over the P.A. system
and on the video scoreboard. Your picture will be displayed on the
video scoreboard in center field and the announcer will read your
military biography. Honorees will be asked to attend in military uniform
if possible or CWVA attire (hat or polo) or even a military ballcap (eg
noting veteran’s military era).
The
pictures should be good quality images of at least 800x800 resolution
(or higher) taken during your time in the military. Images of you in
uniform during a deployment are preferred.
PLEASE NOTE:
1)
Any active duty member or veteran of any age or era who served in the
military and was discharged honorably is eligible to be invited as the
Mets Veteran of the Game.
2)
You are not eligible for this honor if you previously have been
recognized as the Mets Veteran of the game. However, you may attend as a
guest as another honoree if you have previously been honored.
In
order to be considered for this opportunity, please send at least four
(4) photos in JPEG (.jpg) format via email along with your military
biography and the information requested below to:
Tony Ntellas, CWVA Volunteer, at tntellas@
Please fill out the following form with as much detail as possible:
What
type of veteran are you-----------( Still Active- Operation Iraq
Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom/ Peace Time/Desert Storm Veteran/
Operation Deliberate Force(Bosnia Veteran)/ Cold War Era/ Vietnam
Veteran/ Korean War Veteran/ World War II)----
Please
list any COMBAT AWARDS only such as Purple Heart, combat action ribbon,
combat infantry badge, or V device, Silver Star etc.----
YOU MUST FILL OUT BELOW Loud Speaker Intro at Game
(Name of veteran) of
(Town
and State you live in) has been serving or Served in the United States
(Branch of service) since his /her entry in (Year). Has been awarded the
(List medals and citations military awards you have received
especially combat awards)
Brief
PERSONAL description of military duties ESPECIALLY IF YOU WERE INJURED
AND RECEIVED THE COMBAT ACTION RIBBON, V DEVICE, COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE,
THE PURPLE HEART OR ANY CITATION THAT NOTES COMBAT
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Branch: (Spell it out)
Rank :( Spell it out) Also give E-?
Dates/length of service
Where do you currently reside-
When
possible, we ask that the Veterans wear their uniform to the game, but
understand if they no longer have it or fit into it. They can also wear
NY Mets merchandise if they wish (not required), but cannot wear any
other team merchandise from the MLB or any other league.
Name-
Pronunciation-
Email-
Cell-
Home if different-
Veteran’s home number-
Significant Others Name -
Significant others cell-
Date of Birth-
Date of entry in service-
Date you were discharged:
Do you have an honorable discharge?
Where were you stationed?
List of Awards and Decorations-
Are you a NY Mets fan?
What is your VA Disability Compensation %? (if any)
We will also need the following, additional information:
Will you be driving to the stadium-?
Have you been honored by the NY Mets in the past?
Will you be bringing a Service Dog?
Do you understand that you will receive a total of 4 tickets 3 for friends and family and 1 for you-
Please provide 3 possible dates that you would like to be honored on
Date 1-
Date 2-
Date 3-
4/3 Monday 1:10 PM HOLD - OPENING DAY
4/5 Wednesday 7:10 PM
4/6 Thursday 7:10 PM
4/8 Saturday 7:10 PM
4/9 Sunday 8:00 PM
4/18 Tuesday 7:10 PM
4/21 Friday 7:10 PM
4/22 Saturday 4:05 PM
4/23 Sunday 8:00 PM
4/26 Wednesday 7:10 PM
MAY DAY TIME VETERAN
5/9 Tuesday 7:10 PM
5/10 Wednesday 1:10 PM
5/19 Friday 7:10 PM
5/23 Tuesday 7:10 PM FLEET WEEK HOLD
5/24 Wednesday 7:10 PM FLEET WEEK HOLD
5/25 Thursday 7:10 PM FLEET WEEK HOLD
5/29 Monday 4:10 PM MEMORIAL DAY HOLD
5/30 Tuesday 7:10 PM
5/31 Wednesday 7:10 PM
JUNE DAY TIME VETERAN
6/2 Friday 7:10 PM
6/16 Friday 7:10 PM
6/30 Friday 7:10 PM
JULY DAY TIME VETERAN
7/2 Sunday 1:10 PM COMMUNITY OUTREACH HOLD
7/14 Friday 7:10 PM
7/15 Saturday 7:10 PM
7/17 Monday 7:10 PM
7/18 Tuesday 7:10 PM
7/19 Wednesday 7:10 PM
7/20 Thursday 12:10 PM
7/21 Friday 7:10 PM
AUGUST DAY TIME VETERAN
8/4 Friday 7:10 PM
8/8 Tuesday 7:10 PM
8/9 Wednesday 12:10 PM
8/18 Friday 7:10 PM
8/19 Saturday 7:10 PM
8/20 Sunday 1:10 PM
8/21 Monday 7:10 PM
8/22 Tuesday 7:10 PM
8/23 Wednesday 7:10 PM
8/24 Thursday 12:10 PM
SEPTEMBER DAY TIME VETERAN
9/4 Monday 1:10 PM
9/5 Tuesday 7:10 PM
9/7 Thursday 7:10 PM
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