Holiday World to host Heroes Day
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[Official press release:]
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, along with police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians, will be honored with a free day, Heroes Day, at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.
“We want to show our appreciation to those men and women who are willing to put their lives on the line for their fellow citizens,” says the parks’ president, Will Koch. “We’re offering these American heroes a free day’s admission on Memorial Day, and look forward to seeing lots of them having fun with their families that day.”
Heroes Day will be held on Monday, May 27. Current members of the U.S. Military, including those in the Reserves and National Guard, plus police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, will receive two free tickets for that day when they show their professional identification cards at the front gate. Discounts will be available to additional members of the Hero’s family.
“Since last fall we’ve all learned we shouldn’t take our nation’s heroes for granted,” says Koch. “On Heroes Day, we will dedicate the ‘Avenue of Flags’ in our 4th of July section to our nation’s Heroes with a ceremony involving representatives from all branches of the military, plus an EMT, police officer and firefighter.”
On other days of the season, a special discount will be extended to members of the military, firefighters, police officers and EMTs who show their professional ID at the ticket booth.
Holiday World will open its 57th season on May 4. Splashin’ Safari will open for the season on May 18, with the premiere of ZOOMbabwe, the World’s Largest Enclosed Water Slide. For more information, call 1-877-Go-FAMILY, or visit the parks’ website at www.holidayworld.com.
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Definitely a show of appreciation.
I will have to let my neighbor know about this (He is an Elgin, Ill firefighter who volunteered and went to Ground Zero to help in the efforts).
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Brad Sherman
Don't.....look.....back! The Headless Horseman awaits you in 2002!
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I personally think this is a GREAT idea, but should extend it over a couple days, that way say like local police can go, but obviously they all cant go on the same day. So have a couple days.
But for the US Armed Forces, does that include family? Because my brother is currently in the US Marine Corps. And my dad is retired Navy. And, I am signing up for the Marines on June 1. But wont go for another year. Does that make me eligible to go for free?
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Rob
I HATE SNOW!!! I am boycotting snow, I refuse to have fun in it.
No problem. Anyone who is eligible but can't come on May 27, just needs to email or call me and we'll give them tickets for another day.
>But for the US Armed Forces, does that include family?
It's my understanding that immediate family members of members of the miltary (spouse, children) also carry military IDs. If the member of the military is unable to attend, the spouse may show his or her ID and receive two tickets for Heroes Day.
This is for current members of the military (plus police, firefighters and EMTs). Retired and future members are certainly welcome to attend, but only current members will receive the two free tickets.
Bless you for your future service to our country!
Paula
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Paula Werne
Director of Public Relations
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
Santa Claus, Ind.
JPWerne@holidayworld.com
*** This post was edited by Raven Maven on 3/21/2002. ***
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Mark
Old coaster riders never die......They just go downhill!
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If the shoe fits, find another one.
Did somebody say class? Thats a understatement!
Way to go HW, You people rule :)
Chuck, who will see you soon
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Charles Nungester
Americana is opening in 2002 and needs your support as many company picnics are already schedualed for someplace else, Indivdual visits are very improtant to the parks survival.
Alister Smithe & Alf is cool - You both seem that what HW is doing just isn't good enough since its "only" one day. What has SF or Paramount done, or any other park? I think Busch had a free day at the end of last year but I guess that isn't good enough either.
A park gives something back and people still complain that its not enough!!!
Zimm
Never in my life have I seen ANY company - automotive, food service, banks, stores, ANYthing - that cares more about its customers than Holiday World.
CEOs should take a look at HW.... it's a textbook on how to run a successful company, make a profit, and make every single person happy.
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Rob
I HATE SNOW!!! I am boycotting snow, I refuse to have fun in it.
ALF, did you read Paula's (Raven Maven) post above? She stated:
"Anyone who is eligible but can't come on May 27, just needs to email or call me and we'll give them tickets for another day. "
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Rob
I HATE SNOW!!! I am boycotting snow, I refuse to have fun in it.
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