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From the Texas Rangers: The Texas Rangers today announced that the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the team's 2009 home opener on Monday, April 6 against the Cleveland Indians (1:05 p.m.). President Bush, who served two terms in the White House from 2001 until this past January, will be making his first appearance at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington since 2000, when he was Governor of Texas. The former President was Managing General Partner of the Rangers from 1989-94 before his election as Texas Governor. Rangers Owner and Chairman of the Board Tom Hicks and team President Nolan Ryan invited President Bush to participate in the first pitch ceremony earlier this year. The Rangers received official confirmation of the President's attendance today. This marks the fourth time that a United States President has participated in the first pitch ceremony at the Rangers home opener. While in office, President Gerald Ford did the honors on April 9, 1976, and President George Bush took part on April 8, 1991. Former President Bush also threw out the first pitch on April 3, 2000. It is also the 23rd consecutive year that the Rangers have honored "Texas Heroes" as part of their opening day ceremonies. The United States Army 4th Infantry Division Band from Fort Hood will perform during the pre-game ceremonies and will also play the Star Spangled Banner. A 100 by 300 foot American flag, carried by members of Fort Hood's 4th Infantry Division, will be unfurled in the outfield, and a military flyover will take place. The 4th Infantry Division has recently returned to the United States from a 15-month deployment to Iraq. On May 17, 2008, the Rangers hosted over 750 family members of the 4th Infantry troops at Rangers Ballpark for a game with the Houston Astros. Via a special satellite hookup on the video board, the members of the 4th Infantry were able to communicate with their families on a very memorable night. The Commanding General of the 4th Infantry is Major General Jeffery Hammond, who will participate on the on-field ceremonies on opening day. Major General Hammond spoke to the crowd from Camp Liberty, Iraq during the May 17 event. Obstructed view and standing room only tickets remain for the home opener. All other reserved seats have been sold. 12 CommentsLeave a comment |
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Perfect - thank God he doesn't have anything else to do. :-)
RIGHT ON!!!
I'll be there!!! Throw a strike Mr President!!!
Wonderful to see two losers from the same state.
He He He He He He......
How is Bush a Texas hero ...or a hero of any kind for that matter.
In the release the Rangers are talking about members of the military as Texas Heroes, not Mr. Bush.
A few of you idiots on here really need to catch a clue. Perhaps when you see a few more US buidlings drop in the next few years you'll begin to understand just how safe President Bush kept our country over the last 8 years.
Lots better than the idiot you people put into office. Someone who still hasn't proven his US citizenship nor given any idication that he knows what he is doing.
Rest assured... if America is still in existence, your great-great grand children will still be paying for this guys so-called budget.
A few of you idiots on here really need to catch a clue. Perhaps when you see a few more US buidlings drop in the next few years you'll begin to understand just how safe President Bush kept our country over the last 8 years.
Lots better than the idiot you people put into office. Someone who still hasn't proven his US citizenship nor given any idication that he knows what he is doing.
Rest assured... if America is still in existence, your great-great grand children will still be paying for this guys so-called budget.
This will be my 12th year in a row for Opening Day. Go Mr. President, throw a strike.
Thank God for President Bush. I wish him a lifetime of peace.
I did not vote for Obama, but do wish him the best also. But I do agree that our children will spend their lives in a much poorer country repaying taxes.
a great reason not to go to the opener. Who wants to see that crooked terroist do anything.
God Bless President Bush! Thank you for everything you did for our country and for keeping us safe during these difficult and hostile times. I can't believe we now have such an imposter in the White House. If people would take off their blinders and just look past the handouts and welfare you could see the big picture! This current so called President is absolutely nuts and is making things much worse for our future! Wake up America! It's still not too late!!
They will surround him with uniformed, military folks to dissuade booing. The man is a war criminal.