Le'ts go Brandon! And Josh and Eric!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.
The honorary "Mr. Two Bits" ceremony for Saturday's game against Samford will play into the "Saluting Those Who Serve" theme, with a trio of ROTC cadets leading the cheer.
Coincidence or someone has a sense of humor at UAA or Van Fleet Hall!Le'ts go Brandon! And Josh and Eric!
Wonderful! I wish my dad was still around to thank.Dad celebrating.
Hahaha, good catch!Le'ts go Brandon! And Josh and Eric!
Korea & Vietnam. He was a couple of years too young for WII. His older brother served under Patton.Wonderful! I wish my dad was still around to thank.
A great big Thanks to your dad! WWII?
Never was shot at.....Never was in danger of PTSD....
In some areas where the **** could have hit the fan but never did.
Didn't serve during a war.....Had quite a few interactions with Russians....Saw a lot of stuff...Had a lot of tense and stressful times.....BUT, Was proud to serve, proud to do my part, proud to put the uniform on and stand my watch.
The greatest generation. Thank you sir.Dad celebrating.