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Prescott, Ariz., October 26, 2009 -- The Prescott, Arizona campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is proud to announce a Veterans Appreciation Event in honor of all Veterans and their families on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the campus Activity Center. The 108th Army Band, Arizona National Guard based at the Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix will lead the evening of patriotic music and veteran acknowledgements. The evening will also include the Prescott Fine Arts Choir and the local recording artist, Justin Unger.

This is the first Embry-Riddle Veterans Appreciation Day to honor all veterans and the many sacrifices they make for our freedom. Embry-Riddle is proud to support our Veterans and this event is a way to recognize servicemen and women, our veterans, our current ROTC students, and Embry-Riddle Alumni who served our great nation. This is a day for everyone to unite and shake the hands of freedom.

All of the events that we have planned are intended to give thanks, remember the sacrifice, and honor all that have served and currently serve.” said Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President for the Prescott campus. “Our campus is proud to have this event and we hope to create an annual tradition”.

The 2-hour event will include guest presentations, music, acknowledgements and a special Marine Corp birthday and cake cutting celebration. Special thanks goes out to Prescott Veterans Hospital, Legend Aviation, Pro-Force Law Enforcement, Buck Up for Wounded Warriors, Heroes to Hometown, Prescott Transit, Cable One, Army ROTC and Air Force Detachment 028, ESGR Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve, and local community and government organizations.

Download the Veteran's Appreciation Event Poster.

What: Veteran Appreciate Night with 108th Army Band
When: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Where: Activity Center, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (turn on campus at signal light)
3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, Arizona

In addition to Monday’s concert, Embry-Riddle will honor alumni who lost their life in service during a special ceremony and memorial dedication at 5:00 PM near the new campus amphitheater. They will also host a Freedom Run with distances of 5K and 2.5K on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 7:30 AM. Following the race, all participants will be encouraged to attend the Veterans Day Parade at the VA. For additional information contact: Bill Thompson, (928) 777-6961 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offers more than 30 degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Engineering, educating more than 34,000 students annually in undergraduate and graduate programs. Doctoral programs in aviation and in engineering physics are pending approval by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) for the University to offer programs at the doctoral level. Embry-Riddle educates students at residential campuses in Prescott, Ariz., and Daytona Beach, Fla., through the Worldwide Campus at more than 140 campus centers in the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East, and through online learning. For more information visit http://Prescott.erau.edu

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