Didn't see any mention of this so I thought I would post it.
I recieved this email today at work and think it's great! I now have my summer vacation planned for my family.
Here it is:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ANHEUSER-BUSCH GIVES TROOPS, THEIR FAMILIES
FREE ADMISSION TO SEAWORLD, BUSCH GARDENS,
SESAME PLACE
'Operation Salute' Expresses Appreciation For Their Service, Sacrifices
SAN ANTONIO (April 17, 2003) - Anheuser-Busch today announced it will give free
singleday admission to its SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place parks to
active duty military, active reservists, U.S. Coast Guard, National Guardsmen
and as many as four of their direct dependents, beginning the Friday of Memorial
Day weekend and concluding Veterans Day, Nov 11. The offer also has been
extended to all coalition forces serving with U.S. troops in Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
"The men and women in our armed forces have made tremendous sacrifices, risking
their lives and being separated from their families during the war," said August
A. Busch III, chairman of Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc., which operates nine U.S.
theme parks. "We wanted to express our deep gratitude for their service, and
this gives those who serve and their families some needed relaxation and
enjoyment."
"It is our privilege to offer our parks to the men and women of our armed forces
and their families," said Patrick Stokes, president and chief executive officer,
Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc. "It is a small gesture of thanks for the hardships
endured every day by our soldiers and those closest to them."
"Operation Salute" will give free admission at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay; Busch
Gardens Williamsburg; SeaWorld Orlando; SeaWorld San Diego; SeaWorld San
Antonio; and Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pa.
"Operation Salute is exactly what we mean at the USO when we talk about the
incredible power of 'Thank You,'" said Edward A. "Ned" Powell, president and
chief executive officer of the United Service Organizations (USO). "It is an
extraordinary example of a company's recognition of the sacrifices our military
makes on behalf of all Americans."
Anheuser-Busch has supported the U.S. armed services for nearly 150 years. In
1921, Adolphus Busch's widow, Lilly, opened the Busch family garden to the
public, donating admission fees to disabled veterans.
Anheuser-Busch has previously honored U.S. armed forces with free admission to
its theme parks. Nearly 1 million service members and their families visited
free during Yellow Ribbon Summer following the first Gulf War and during the
Anheuser-Busch Salute to America's Heroes, a post-9/11 tribute that included all
branches of the U.S. military.
- SeaWorld -
PATTY BURRUS
Public Relations Representative
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210) 523-3656
Fax: (210) 523-3199
Pager: (210) 746-0126; Text Pager: 2107460126@archwireless.net
I recieved this email today at work and think it's great! I now have my summer vacation planned for my family.
Here it is:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ANHEUSER-BUSCH GIVES TROOPS, THEIR FAMILIES
FREE ADMISSION TO SEAWORLD, BUSCH GARDENS,
SESAME PLACE
'Operation Salute' Expresses Appreciation For Their Service, Sacrifices
SAN ANTONIO (April 17, 2003) - Anheuser-Busch today announced it will give free
singleday admission to its SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place parks to
active duty military, active reservists, U.S. Coast Guard, National Guardsmen
and as many as four of their direct dependents, beginning the Friday of Memorial
Day weekend and concluding Veterans Day, Nov 11. The offer also has been
extended to all coalition forces serving with U.S. troops in Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
"The men and women in our armed forces have made tremendous sacrifices, risking
their lives and being separated from their families during the war," said August
A. Busch III, chairman of Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc., which operates nine U.S.
theme parks. "We wanted to express our deep gratitude for their service, and
this gives those who serve and their families some needed relaxation and
enjoyment."
"It is our privilege to offer our parks to the men and women of our armed forces
and their families," said Patrick Stokes, president and chief executive officer,
Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc. "It is a small gesture of thanks for the hardships
endured every day by our soldiers and those closest to them."
"Operation Salute" will give free admission at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay; Busch
Gardens Williamsburg; SeaWorld Orlando; SeaWorld San Diego; SeaWorld San
Antonio; and Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pa.
"Operation Salute is exactly what we mean at the USO when we talk about the
incredible power of 'Thank You,'" said Edward A. "Ned" Powell, president and
chief executive officer of the United Service Organizations (USO). "It is an
extraordinary example of a company's recognition of the sacrifices our military
makes on behalf of all Americans."
Anheuser-Busch has supported the U.S. armed services for nearly 150 years. In
1921, Adolphus Busch's widow, Lilly, opened the Busch family garden to the
public, donating admission fees to disabled veterans.
Anheuser-Busch has previously honored U.S. armed forces with free admission to
its theme parks. Nearly 1 million service members and their families visited
free during Yellow Ribbon Summer following the first Gulf War and during the
Anheuser-Busch Salute to America's Heroes, a post-9/11 tribute that included all
branches of the U.S. military.
- SeaWorld -
PATTY BURRUS
Public Relations Representative
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210) 523-3656
Fax: (210) 523-3199
Pager: (210) 746-0126; Text Pager: 2107460126@archwireless.net
Facebook
Twitter