ATTITASH HONORS THE PRIDE OF OUR NATION’S
DEFENDERS
View a
pictorial display of New England warriors, bring items to send in support of our
troops
BARTLETT,
NH (February 18, 2008) –
Attitash in Bartlett, New Hampshire will honor our nation’s defenders and their
families on Saturday, March 8, 2008 through discount tickets for service
personnel and guests, a special flag parade culminating with the National
Anthem, a pictorial display of New England warriors and American pride music
being played by local DJ, Matt Spofford.
“The
weekend is all about raising awareness of the sacrifices our troops and their
families make every day. These brave men and women volunteer to put their lives
on the line so that we can stay safe at home. The sacrifices that those in
uniform and their families make should not be taken for granted and should be
honored. This is our small way of saying ‘thank you’,” said Robin Graham, V.P.
of Administration at Attitash.
The
pictorial display will be a reflection of patriotism and courage of New England
representatives who are serving or have served our nation in the Global War on
Terrorism (GWOT). Twenty warriors' stories will be exhibited across the
resort’s lodges for guests to view. Guest will also be invited to write in
individual journals that will be available for each soldier represented in the
pictorial display and then sent to the respective soldiers.
On March
8, 2008 all active duty, National
Guard and reserve soldiers, and retired military personnel as well as any U.S.
military veterans can receive a free lift ticket to be used on
that day when they present a valid military I.D. or DD form 214 at the ticket
window.
On that
day guests can receive $10 off the price of their lift ticket and an American
flag lapel pin when they bring any three items (from a qualifying list**) that
will be sent to the soldiers currently stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Season
Passholders are also invited to bring items.
Guests
will also be encouraged to participate in a flag parade that will begin at the
summit of the mountain and traverse Northwest Passage trail finishing in the
main base area where the National Anthem will sound out.
The Flag
parade will be lead by Fred Shine, carrying an American Flag trailed by service
members carrying individual flags representing the United States Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Attitash will provide fifty American flags and
encourage guests to bring flags to participate in the parade.
The lead
flag hangs at Attitash year-round and was donated by Shine in 2002 in honor of
the 10th Mountain Division which has a long history in the Mount
Washington Valley.
“Right
after September 11, 2001, the first unit to go into Afghanistan was the 10th
Mountain Division. The flag itself, comes from my Dad's casket (26th Yankee
Div, WWII), said Shine. “I skied down Attitash, in company of Thad Thorne
(Served in WW II with the 10th Mountain Division & founder of
Attitash), to honor the 10th Mountain Division, and to show support for our
troops in Afghanistan. After the journey, I decided that flag should stay at
Attitash, in memory of the 10th Mountain Division.”
**visit
http://www.asoldierswishlist.org/wishlist.php
The
materials used for the pictorial display were generously donated by Puelle
Design of Yarmouth, ME as well as Minuteman Press International Inc. and
Staples, both North Conway, N.H locations.
Attitash
is part of Peak Resorts, owner and operators of 11 ski areas and 2 golf courses
in 6 states. Peak Resorts Inc. is committed to building an enhanced resort
experience at each of their properties. More information is available on the
company’s website www.peakresorts.com.
