Military Heroes Recognized at UF-Samford Game Saturday
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University Athletic Association will honor members of the armed forces, veterans and local first responders as part of Florida's annual Saluting Those Who Serve game, presented by Vystar Credit Union. The Gators will host Samford at the Swamp, and kickoff is scheduled for noon.
The celebration will be kicked off by the All Veteran Group, which is comprised by both active duty members and veterans, parachuting into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Fans will also enjoy a flyover conducted by Patrol Squadron Thirty and the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons School, flying a P-8A "Poseidon" stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida.
Three members of the University of Florida Navy, Army and Air Force ROTC programs will serve as this week's honorary "Mr. Two Bits." Cadet Joshua Avera (Army ROTC), Midshipman Brandon Roberts (Navy ROTC) and Cadet Eric Stadtfeld (Air Force ROTC) will lead the crowd in the iconic cheer.
In addition to the pregame celebrations, current members of the armed forces, veterans and first responders will be recognized on the field throughout the game. Meanwhile, the UF Marching Band will perform a special Armed Forces Medley during halftime.
All Military and First Responders are eligible to receive two complimentary tickets and purchase additional $10 tickets for the game. For more information, please contact Bryan Avolio, Director of Sales at (352) 692-6423 or bryana@gators.ufl.edu.
Fans can get ready for gameday by gearing up with officially branded Gators military apparel. Click here to purchase.
The celebration will be kicked off by the All Veteran Group, which is comprised by both active duty members and veterans, parachuting into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Fans will also enjoy a flyover conducted by Patrol Squadron Thirty and the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons School, flying a P-8A "Poseidon" stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida.
Three members of the University of Florida Navy, Army and Air Force ROTC programs will serve as this week's honorary "Mr. Two Bits." Cadet Joshua Avera (Army ROTC), Midshipman Brandon Roberts (Navy ROTC) and Cadet Eric Stadtfeld (Air Force ROTC) will lead the crowd in the iconic cheer.
This week, our honorary Mr. Two-Bits will be...
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) November 10, 2021
▪️Army ROTC Cadet Joshua Avera
▪️Navy ROTC Midshipman Brandon Roberts
▪️Air Force ROTC Cadet Eric Stadfeld
Click here to read more about our honorees➡️: https://t.co/eQFfZmGDmD pic.twitter.com/0b0QKThmB0
In addition to the pregame celebrations, current members of the armed forces, veterans and first responders will be recognized on the field throughout the game. Meanwhile, the UF Marching Band will perform a special Armed Forces Medley during halftime.
All Military and First Responders are eligible to receive two complimentary tickets and purchase additional $10 tickets for the game. For more information, please contact Bryan Avolio, Director of Sales at (352) 692-6423 or bryana@gators.ufl.edu.
Fans can get ready for gameday by gearing up with officially branded Gators military apparel. Click here to purchase.
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