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DAV video a hit at NFL Pro Bowl.


The inspiring DAV See WebDAV.  video production "GIs of the Gridiron," featuring the service and sacrifice of current and past professional football players, was the centerpiece at the NFL's exclusive Pro Bowl Official Tailgate Party In North America, a tailgate party is a social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle. Tailgating often involves alcoholic beverages and barbecuing. Tailgate parties usually occur in the parking lots at stadiums and arenas before, and occasionally after or during,  in Honolulu on Feb. 12.

Set on Pearl Harbor's Richardson Field, the event paid tribute to the men and women serving our nation and the long relationship the NFL NFL
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 has shared with them.

"The reception was attended by 5,000 people, including NFL owners, team executives, top leaders of corporate partners, members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and fans," said Washington Headquarters Executive Director David W. Gorman. "It was a tremendous opportunity for them to become aware of the DAV and our mission of service to disabled veterans and their families."

"We are extremely pleased to work with the DAV in saluting our real heroes and recognizing the sacrifices made by men and women who have served in our armed forces," said NFL Public Affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information.  Director Peter Abitante.

The party-goers entered through a museum tent which displayed giant photos highlighting the players featured in "GIs of the Gridiron." Another tent honored the NFL players and cheerleaders Notable cheerleaders
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 who visited military bases around the world. In both tents the special 13-minute version of "GIs of the Gridiron" was run continuously throughout the party. More than 3,000 DAV Veterans Day posters featuring the "GIs of the Gridiron" players were handed out to those attending the event.

"The party was a huge hit," said Lorie Murphy, vice president of the company that produced the entertainment at the event. "The DAV's materials were great! The video was shown on plasma screens in the tents to an appreciative crowd."

"Including DAV at the gala event is another part of our program with the NFL," said Gorman. "And we expect our program to continue growing."

Additional NFL teams, including the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled until (UTC) due to vandalism. , are now working with the DAV to develop special player autograph cards. Other teams have indicated a desire to begin producing autograph cards.

The autograph cards feature players, coaches and mascots Here is a list of several known mascots: College mascots
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Computing mascots
  • Belenos, sun-god of Belenix
  • BSD Daemon
  • Devilette, women dressed like the BSD daemon
  • Geeko, the Suse chameleon
 who make many public appearances each season. The celebrities autograph the cards, which include the DAV's message of service to veterans.

"The cards become keepsakes Keepsakes - A Collection is an anthology by All About Eve released on 13 March 2006. It is available either as a double CD or as a limited edition double CD and DVD set (the DVD containing the band's videos and television performances).  for the fans, who will always have the information for veterans to contact the DAV should they need our assistance," said Gorman.

The cards have been praised by many teams which now use them, and the video received widespread acclaim last season when it was shown in NFL stadiums and broadcast on local, cable and network television.

"We appreciate NFL teams and league officials for their support of the DAV and our mission outreach," said Gorman. "The NFL has shown that they care deeply for disabled veterans and want to honor their contributions to our nation."
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Title Annotation:Disabled American Veterans, 'GIs of the Gridiron'
Author:Wilborn, Thom
Publication:DAV Magazine
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:May 1, 2006
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