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Fargo American Legion Night
FM RedHawks Baseball Game
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005

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Picture on left, from left to right, is Post #2 Commander Dave Rice, Hawkeye,
Auxiliary President Barb Nash and FM RedHawks General Manager Lee Schwartz

2,000 Mini-Bats were given away by the Fargo American Legion.  Printed on the bats was:

Fargo American Legion
Veterans Serving Veterans
Youth, Community and Country

Handing out bats were:
Left: Don Woodbury
Right: Ron Mathews and Auxiliary President Barb Nash and her husband James

An American Legion Information Booth was set up on the concourse at Newman Outdoor Field.  Legionnaires and Auxiliary Members manned the booth before and during the game.  About 4,000 fans were in attendance that evening.

Music was provided by the
Little Red River Veterans Band,
partially sponsored by the Fargo American Legion

The Fargo American Legion Color Guard presented colors for the National Anthem. 

Color Guard Members (picture on right, from left to right):
Al Zimmerman, Will Hebert, Don Schwinden, Dave Lee, Bob Long and Larry Lein.

Left:  Fargo American Legion member Dale Rollie sang the National Anthem.

 

Right:  The "First Pitch" honors went to Fargo American Legion Post 2 Commander Dave Rice and Auxiliary President Barb Nash.

Fargo American Legion Mini-Bat Night Announcements read over the Public Address system during the game:
1. The American Legion, the Nations Largest Veterans Organization, welcomes you here this evening. The Fargo American Legion Post is a proud sponsor of American Legion Baseball, Boys State and many other youth and patriotic programs and events. Please visit with the Legionnaires on the concourse to learn how you can help support these programs. Thank you.
2. Patriotism is a personal commitment for American Legion Auxiliary members.  We place great importance on community involvement and responsible citizenship.  The American Legion Auxiliary is the world's largest women's patriotic service organization. The American Legion Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. Along with The American Legion, it solidly stands behind America and her ideals.
3. The Sons of the American Legion is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States Armed Forces. The Sons of the American Legion focuses on patriotism and citizenship activities and raises funds for many youth programs. The Fargo American Legion is proud to sponsor a Sons of the American Legion program and asks for your help informing potential members.
4. The Fargo American Legion would like to say Thank You to our men and women serving in our Armed Forces. As we sit here tonight enjoying Americas Favorite Pastime we have Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines on patrol, around the clock, around the world - protecting our America, and the freedoms we enjoy.  Thank you.
5. The Fargo American Legion encourages you to visit our club in downtown Fargo.  Our lounge and restaurant are open to the public and we have facilities available for your private parties. We appreciate your patronage and support so we can continue to fund our many youth and patriotic programs. Stop by the Legion table on the concourse for additional information on our programs and facilities.
     
     
     

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