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Six Flags America & Lynyrd Skynyrd: Military Appreciation Day 9/22/12

By Andrea Bedard

Real Estate Agent with Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 MD594797

July 19, 2012 12:13 PM

Six Flags America in Largo, MD & Lynyrd Skynyrd: Military Appreciation Day September 22nd, 2012

Throwing Lynyrd Skynyrd in the same sentence as Six Flags may seem a little odd at first but they actually do have a couple of things in common: good times and an appreciation for the troops and their families! On September 22nd, 2012 Lynyrd Skynyrd and Six Flags America in Largo, MD in tandem with the Naval District Washington will join forces for a Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day.

Six Flags America has been holding military appreciation days for some time now, closing down the park to the public and inviting military service members and their families to a whole day of fun. There possibly is no better way to let loose, leave the worries at home for a day and just have a great time.

On the next Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day September 22nd, 2012, gates will open at 10 am. This is a private event and tickets must be purchased upfront. Tickets are not entirely free but reduced to only $18/person (regular admission is $56.99 and advanced tickets are $39.99). The first 5,000 tickets sold will include free admission to the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. Let the run of the ITT/ITR offices throughout the Naval District Washington begin!

THANK YOU! Six Flags America and Lynyrd Skynyrd. We'll see you September 22nd!

Here's a little sneak peek of Lynyrd Skynyrd performing "Red, White and Blue":

"You know its love that makes us all so rich"

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Cindy Westfall

Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR

ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Andrea, wow...a private six flaggs adventure PLUS Lynyrd Skynyrd for $18 bucks! Nice!! Talk about a fun day for sure and a nice thing for both the park and the group to do support you guys.

Jul 19, 2012 12:39 PM

Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

How much fun would it be to be at this event? It'd be a blast. However, it is, is, is for a good cause!!!!

Jul 19, 2012 12:39 PM

Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Cindy, I know, right?!! We are so going to this just have to figure out the logistics of having fun with the girls at the Six Flags first and then enjoying the concert with hubby.

Hi Larry, it is going to be A LOT fun! I'll be sure to report back :-)

Jul 19, 2012 01:21 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi Andrea, I am impressed that Six Flags does this for our military...a high five for six flags!

Jul 19, 2012 01:33 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Andrea. I just love that title, "Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day". No, doubt those first 5,000 will be in for a treat with the concert from Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Jul 19, 2012 01:33 PM

Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Rebecca, Six Flags has been doing regular events for the military - private or discounted tickets. High five for sure.

Hi Jerry, I do, too. It's got a great ring to it and is so very fitting! You are more than welcome to join us Jerry :-)

Jul 19, 2012 01:52 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Andrea - you're so right!! Lynyrd Skynyrd really surprized me with his support. I LOVE the people with some "pull" show so much respect. It's GREAT!!!!

Jul 19, 2012 02:15 PM

Louise Thaxton NMLS 69996

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp Louisiana NMLS#2289 Equal Housing Lender - Leesville, LA

Military Mtg Specialist - 866-960-9115 VA FHA USDA

Andrea - how cool is this! Wow - it is awesome to see more and more companies having special events - or setting aside special military appreciation days. We cannot do enough for you and your family. Thank YOU for serving!

Jul 19, 2012 11:48 PM

Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Juli, couldn't agree more! Love the idea and I can only imagine how fast those first 5,000 tickets will be sold.

Hi Louise, it is! There are a ton of companies out there showing their support for the troops and the families. The military discounts are always welcomed but it's not necessarily about saving a few dollars. It's about the gesture, the appreciation, the Thank You!

Jul 20, 2012 09:31 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

That's just awesome. Haven't been to the six flags in GA in years... I stopped when my kids got old enough to go without me. But I still miss the roller coasters. :)

Jul 20, 2012 01:11 PM

Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Tammy, well, I think it's about time you go then! Did I mention that we can bring guests? :-) Come join us or make a roller-coaster date with Donald! You 2 would have a blast I am sure.

Jul 20, 2012 02:33 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Andrea,

Great local post and great event. Bet it will be a big draw. :)

Steve

Jul 21, 2012 04:57 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Andrea,

Congratulations. Your post is now featured in "Observances and Celebrations." :)

Steve

Jul 22, 2012 03:18 PM

Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Steve, thank you very much for featuring it. I hope lots of military families around here will hear about it and take advantage of it. We definitely will.

Jul 23, 2012 06:54 AM

Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Dear Andy (calling from Blue Cross Blue Shield), I'm sorry I missed your call and would have loved to return it. Unfortunately, you did not provide me with a phone number!

It is my understanding that the Six Flags Defenders of Freedom Day is "only" for active duty & their dependents and reservists. Tickets must be purchased on base at the ITR office - a DoD ID card is necessary.

Please feel free to contact me if this didn't answer your questions.

Aug 21, 2012 03:33 AM