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Happy Firebirds Friday! It’s almost time for our slate of games this weekend, and I’ve got all the details. Let’s jump right in:
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Celebrating Julian on Saturday 🌴
On Saturday at 4 PM, the Firebirds are taking on the Jacksonville 95ers in our annual College Day Game! However, the college that’s going to be most prominently featured isn’t one of the six shown in the graphic; rather, it’ll be the University of Miami. Why? Because it’s the alma mater of our player of the game, Julian Gamble.
Gamble spent his collegiate career playing with the Miami Hurricanes (you can read more about his full story here). This game will be both a celebration of Gamble’s decorated collegiate career, as well as a celebration of the university’s 100th birthday. There will be UM swag giveaways, in-game activities, special shooting shirts, and…bouncy houses?? You don’t want to miss the action on Saturday. Secure your tickets for the game here.
A Rematch Against the Buccaneers on Sunday 🏀
The action just never seems to end! On Sunday at 3 PM, the Firebirds will take on the Savannah Buccaneers, adding to the already brewing rivalry between the two teams. They’ve faced off three times this season, with the Firebirds commanding a 2-1 series lead.
This game is our friends and family-themed game! Every friend of the Firebirds is invited, along with all their families. We’re also inviting all the players and coach’s families to join us in this exciting afternoon game. Don’t wait: get your tickets for Sunday’s game here!
Sunday’s Game Ball Presentation 🎖
Presenting the game ball for Sunday’s game will be Daniel L. Thompson! Thompson was born on the 23rd day of April 1968, to the late Jean V. Weathers and the late Daniel Thompson in Brooklyn, New York. A 1990 Distinguished Military Graduate of South Carolina State College (now University), he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Military Intelligence Corps. LTC (R) Daniel L. Thompson retired from the United States Army on the 31st day of December 2013.
LTC (R) Thompson has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Homeland Security. He has completed several hours towards a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Leadership Management. Daniel is a graduate of the Military Intelligence Officers Basic and Advance Officer Courses, The Electronic Warfare and Signals Intelligence Course, the Command and General Staff College, the Joint Forces Staff College, and the United States Army Jumpmaster Course.
Daniel is a life member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He was elected the 24th Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina and Jurisdiction, Inc. in September 2018. He was elected the 11th Most Eminent Grand Master General of the Convent General, Knights of the York Cross of Honour, Prince Hall Affiliated, Inc. in May of 2022. He is the first Prince Hall Mason to achieve the distinction of four (4) Quadrants with the purple background. Daniel was elected the President of the Board of Trustees for Central Children’s Home of North Carolina, Inc., Oxford, NC in December of 2023. Daniel was bestowed the honor of Kentucky Colonel by Governor Steve Beshear in 2014.
Don’t forget to secure your tickets for this weekend! Make sure to stay tuned for Monday’s edition, as I’ll be recapping everything that went on.
Until then,
-Tex