I see that MU will be giving free tix to active duty soldiers, veterans, and first responders for next Monday's game against Howard. Nice move. I don't know how many it will get to the game that weren't already going (Alan!), but a nice move nonetheless. Shame about that pesky 4 hour drive. When I am supposed to be coaching my son's 4th grade team. Alas.....
Safe to say I'll be there, but I was going to be there anyway.
http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110816aab.html
Will you go in gear and let yourself and your service be recognized? That is something I always struggle with. I have dodged out of it a few times by showing up not in gear and applauding others, simply because I am not comfortable in that kind of spotlight. Actually got yelled at a couple of years ago on opening day of little league because I chose to stay with and try to keep my team under control (7 year olds) rather than go up and have my service acknowledged. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
I generally prefer not to have that recognized. If Marquette asked me to be part of a display I'd do it, but I won't be in uniform just for the sake of it.
Quote from: tower912 on November 08, 2016, 01:40:43 PM
Will you go in gear and let yourself and your service be recognized? That is something I always struggle with. I have dodged out of it a few times by showing up not in gear and applauding others, simply because I am not comfortable in that kind of spotlight. Actually got yelled at a couple of years ago on opening day of little league because I chose to stay with and try to keep my team under control (7 year olds) rather than go up and have my service acknowledged. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Would a "Scoop Slap of Five" do? God Bless!
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if marquette really wanted to honor and recognize our military and first responders, they'd open the doors to them for a real game-wisconsin, villanova, michigan, etc. front rows, on the floor! not a game they just want to fill some seats with...oh, and bring your own sweater vest? nice
Quote from: rocket surgeon on November 09, 2016, 07:18:19 PM
if marquette really wanted to honor and recognize our military and first responders, they'd open the doors to them for a real game-wisconsin, villanova, michigan, etc. front rows, on the floor! not a game they just want to fill some seats with...oh, and bring your own sweater vest? nice
You realize Michigan isn't a home game right?
Quote from: rocket surgeon on November 09, 2016, 07:18:19 PM
if marquette really wanted to honor and recognize our military and first responders, they'd open the doors to them for a real game-wisconsin, villanova, michigan, etc. front rows, on the floor! not a game they just want to fill some seats with...oh, and bring your own sweater vest? nice
Complaining about this is silly.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 08, 2016, 07:45:00 PM
I generally prefer not to have that recognized. If Marquette asked me to be part of a display I'd do it, but I won't be in uniform just for the sake of it.
Thanks to you and all the other "warriors" for your service.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on November 09, 2016, 07:18:19 PM
if marquette really wanted to honor and recognize our military and first responders, they'd open the doors to them for a real game-wisconsin, villanova, michigan, etc. front rows, on the floor! not a game they just want to fill some seats with...oh, and bring your own sweater vest? nice
::)
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on November 09, 2016, 07:19:46 PM
You realize Michigan isn't a home game right?
i meant providing transportation and tickets to and from the game :D
umm, sorry 'bout that one and thanks for pointing it out.
as usual, i'm always in awe of our veterans as they have my full respect-thanks
Quote from: wadesworld on November 09, 2016, 07:53:33 PM
Complaining about this is silly.
it might have come across as complaining, but i'm really not -just saying. actually, i don't really care how MU tries to honor our vets. i think they deserve more than a silly meaningless basketball game