I must tip my cap to the Atlanta Hawks for this one. The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club announced today that they are saluting and showing their thanks to all former and active military members with a special complimentary ticket offer for tonight’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Veterans Day. All former and active military members can receive up to two free tickets by showing their military ID at the Philips Arena box office, which will be open beginning at 9:30 a.m. today.
In addition to the ticket offer, military will be honored throughout the evening’s festivities. There will be a special pregame ceremony featuring troops stationed at Fort Benning. All five branches of the military will also be represented as Hawks PA Announcer Ryan Cameron and 92.9 The Game “A to Z” Host, and three-time deployed veteran, Mark Zinno will introduce a current Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena employee who served in the military with each of the five starters for tonights game.
“We are proud to honor and give back to the men and women that have given so much to our country,” said Hawks CEO Steve Koonin.
The Hawks will also have in-game acknowledgements throughout the evening, including a special thank you from the players and moment of silence for our fallen heroes.
Make sure your in the building tonight as the Atlanta Hawks look to rebound and get a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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