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Veteran of the Game-Retired Sgt. Douglas Szczepanski, Jr.

Bay City Elks Lodge #88 Team Up For Military Appreciation Night

Saginaw Spirit Honors Veterans At The Dow Event Center

November 2, 2014       Leave a Comment
By: Diane Szczepanski

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The Bay City Elk's Lodge #88 along with the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club, teamed up on Saturday, November 1st, for a day of appreciation for all who serve, or have served our country in the military.

Guests were able to listen to speakers, including guest speaker, Colonel Danny R. McKnight (Retired), who also dropped the first puck at the game. The movie 'Black Hawk Down' was based on his experience while in command.

There was also musical entertainment, inflatables for the kids and several service organizations were in attendance for those who came out to the 'Military Families United' event. They also had an opportunity to attend the game free of charge thanks to several sponsors of the event.

Brothers in Song led the National Anthem and TV5's Katie O'Mara emcee'd a moving tribute for families of fallen soldiers. The Patriot Guard served as flag bearers on the ice for this ceremony.


John Schuiling, Elks National Veterans Service State Coordinator, right, salutes
Colonel Danny R. McKnight, left, Retired Army Ranger Commander of 'Black Hawk Down' acclaim

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Military guests and family in the Bud Light Blue Line Club at The Dow Event Center
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Emcee Eric Jylha in the Bud Light Blue Line Club
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Guest Speaker, Sgt. Douglas Szczepanski, (Retired) gives a presentation in the Bud Light Blue Line Club. Szczepanski was severely injured in a suicide car bomb attack in Iraq in September of 2005 and
spoke about the sacrifices made by military and their families.

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Retired Sgt. Douglas Szczepanski, left, with his father Doug Szczepanski, Sr.
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The Leo Feith Band played several sets in the Bud Light Blue Line Club prior to the start of the game
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Sgt. Szczepanski honors two veterans and former Prisoners of War
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The Tittabawasee Drum and Fife Corp
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Saginaw Spirit wins against Greyhounds with a close 5-4 score
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Sgt. Szczepanski being honored by Colonel McKnight as 'Veteran of the Game' during a break in the hockey action
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The Patriot Guard salute fallen soldiers during a memorial tribute
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Michigan Elks State Director, Chris Ferguson, takes a ride on the Zamboni during periods
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Diane Szczepanski

Business-woman by day, confessed boot addict by night and 'wanna-be' writer, music lover and proud Mom of an awesome guitar playing, teen son.

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