Seems Jessica had an off day from school; she was invited to Heinz Field in Pittsburgh by the Steelers for a "Heroes at Heinz Field" day, where vets from Iraq and Afghanistan got to meet some members of the team, try some football skills, and get autographs of team members. The Steelers and a number of other NFL Teams arrange such visits through the VA.
Here's two links to the story, with more probably to follow as the Pittsburgh press:
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports...598/detail.html
http://news.steelers.com/article/97258 (the team's site, also with a slide show of the event)
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Iraq, Afghan Vets Honored By Pittsburgh Steelers Jessica was there
#1
Posted 08 October 2008 - 10:00 PM
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#2
Posted 09 October 2008 - 06:44 PM
Thanks for the post. I think this was great. I wish more sports teams would do this
QUOTE (Matt Wiser @ Oct 8 2008, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Seems Jessica had an off day from school; she was invited to Heinz Field in Pittsburgh by the Steelers for a "Heroes at Heinz Field" day, where vets from Iraq and Afghanistan got to meet some members of the team, try some football skills, and get autographs of team members. The Steelers and a number of other NFL Teams arrange such visits through the VA.
Here's two links to the story, with more probably to follow as the Pittsburgh press:
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports...598/detail.html
http://news.steelers.com/article/97258 (the team's site, also with a slide show of the event)
Here's two links to the story, with more probably to follow as the Pittsburgh press:
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports...598/detail.html
http://news.steelers.com/article/97258 (the team's site, also with a slide show of the event)
#3
Posted 09 October 2008 - 11:00 PM
Here's another link to the story, and a couple of pics of Jessica on the site in their photo gallery:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_592163.html
The player who was most taken with Jessica's story was kicker Jeff Reed.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_592163.html
The player who was most taken with Jessica's story was kicker Jeff Reed.
Treat everyone you meet with kindness and respect, but always have ready a plan to kill them.
Old USMC Adage
Old USMC Adage
#4
Posted 12 October 2008 - 07:47 PM
I think it's wonderful that the Steelers took the opportunity to honor those who have served and were wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Seems like Jessica had a great time being on the playing field, spending some time with the players and fellow veterans, and even tossing around the football for a short time.
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Posted 14 October 2008 - 11:22 PM
The Red Sox did something like that back in 2004 which they had their miracle come-from-behind win for their first world series win since 1918. Wounded vets from Iraq and Afghanistan carried the trophies down and were there with the players. But it was nice to see this too. Thanks for posting it.
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