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The Thank You Foundation Honors Columbus Recruits at Crew Stadium

Recruits honored at first meeting between Hilliard Davidson and Hilliard Darby

By Samantha L. Bowe
August 24, 2007

Columbus, Ohio August 24, 2007 - On Friday, The Thank You Foundation along with Team Fastrax and the US Army Recruiting Battalion in Columbus, Ohio had the honor of participating in the first ever meeting on the High School Football field between Hilliard Davidson and Hilliard Darby at the Columbus Crew Stadium.

The Thank You Foundation was on hand to have Thank You cards signed by the students and families in the Hilliard area. Nearly 100 cards were signed and close to $100 were collected in donations to help send care packages to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

David and John Hart of Team Fastrax performed skydiving jumps into the Crew Stadium and brought in the game ball just prior to kick-off.

Prior to the start of the game The Thank You Foundation presented each of the recruits with a Certificate of Appreciation in honor of their future service.

Recruits receiving certificates were: Graym Cantrell
Emily Chambers
Cory Kirloff
James Midlick
Jeffery Tope
Cayleigh Galiffo
Dustin West
Andrew Bragg

This was one of four Columbus, Ohio - US Army Recruiting Battalion sponsored high school football games.

Fans sign Thank You Cards for the troops

Fans sign Thank You Cards for the troops

Team Fastrax brings in game ball

Team Fastrax brings in game ball

Getting ready for the game

Getting ready for the game