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Town of Quantico Salute to Our Troops

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Town of Quantico Seeks Sponsors for "Salute to Our Troops" Fireworks and Concert

Quantico, Virginia "“ August 05, 2013 2:00 P.M. EST

The Town of Quantico is seeking corporate and private sponsors for its "Salute to Our Troops" FREE fireworks display and music concert scheduled for Saturday August 31, 2013 from 7 PM to 10 PM.

Since incorporating in 1927 the Town of Quantico has enjoyed a special relationship with the United States Marine Corps. Being the only town in the country completely surrounded by a military base, the Town of Quantico has had the privilege of serving those who serve and protect this great nation.

In appreciation for their service and sacrifice to our nation, and strength they bring to our local economy, the Town of Quantico, in cooperation with Quantico Tactical have joined together to host a FREE fireworks show and music concert in honor of all current and former members of our armed services.

Quantico Tactical, a premier source of performance apparel, gear, tactical medical supplies, armor and firearms for federal agencies, law enforcement, military and the serious adventure enthusiast, has generously pledged $4,000 of matching funds toward the overall cost of the fireworks show. Quantico Tactical is owned and operated by retired Marine Corps Major David Hensley. (www.quanticotactical.com)


Any corporation or individual wishing to partner with the town and Quantico Tactical in funding this event should contact the town office at (703) [phone redacted] or go to http://www.gofundme.com/3u12l4 . Each dollar donated to this effort will be matched dollar for dollar by Quantico Tactical up to $4,000.

Former Marine and Nashville recording artist Tyler Toliver will be performing the National Anthem. (www.ttoliver.com)

The music concert will feature "Rose Between Thorns": playing a mix of blues and country. (reverbnation.com/rosebetweenthorns)

The fireworks display will be provided by Dominion Fireworks Inc. from Petersburg VA. Dominion Fireworks Inc. was founded in 1984 and has provided creative and crowd pleasing displays throughout Virginia, North Carolina and the eastern seaboard. (www.dominionfirworks.com)

The Rain Date for this event will be Saturday September 7, 2013.


More information regarding this event will be provided over the coming weeks.

Individuals can follow this and other Town of Quantico special events by finding and Liking our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Town-of-Quantico/140577436013431

Any questions or comments related to this press release should be directed to the following contact.

Contact:
Kevin P. Brown, Mayor
[email redacted]
P. O. Box 152,
Quantico, Virginia 22134
Phone (or Text): 571-334-3432

Organizer

Kevin Brown
Organizer
Quantico, VA

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