For the second time this season and fourth year overall, the Orlando Magic and Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, have teamed up to honor military men, women and their families with Seats for Soldiers Night on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7 p.m. when the Magic take on the Golden State Warriors. The Magic and Harris Corporation will donate tickets to men and women in the military from the MacDill Air Force Base, Patrick Air Force Base, Jacksonville Naval Air Station and Orlando-area military affiliates.
Seats for Soldiers Night will include a display/activities area at Fan Fest and a pregame reception for 30 soldiers from Charlie Battery 1-265th ADA who have been chosen to deploy to Afghanistan for a special mission, while a special halftime performance will honor soldiers and their families in attendance. Soldiers will also greet fans as they enter Amway Arena and will be selected as the game ball captains and as part of the high-five line during starting lineups, while 25 soldiers have also been selected to be honored as the Magic Makers of the game.
“We are very proud to partner with Harris Corporation to honor the heroes who are fighting for our freedom,” said Orlando Magic Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs Linda Landman-Gonzalez. “By asking fans to offer their tickets for the night, we can all feel like we contributed to giving the families of these heroes a night to enjoy time together.”
“Harris is proud to team with the Orlando Magic to honor our very deserving military men and women,” said Harris Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Howard L. Lance. “This night is a special tribute and thank you to the men and women who provide the freedoms and security we enjoy every day as citizens of this great country. Their courage, devotion to duty, and professionalism are an inspiration to all Americans.”
