Memorial day is right around the corner. We hope you take the well deserved time off to relax, enjoy family and indulge in some BBQ. Memorial day is an important holiday for us to rest our bones.
However, it is important to remember why we actually celebrate memorial day in the first place. This day is dedicated to our troops and most importantly to our fallen soldiers.
Luckily, Bokamper’s Sports Bar is having an event that combines the celebration with the tribute. It is a fun for all ceremony with special guest, veterans and friends alike.
Time and Place
May 30th at the Fort Lauderdale as Bokamper’s Sports Bar hosts a Memorial Day Ceremony with special guests, Kim Bokamper, Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor Jack Seiler, World War II and Vietnam Veterans, Police Pipe & Drum Core of Florida and the Pompano Beach High School Color Guard for a ceremony including readings, poems, a moment of silence, performances and the retiring of the American Flag.
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of the United States of America. The multi-unit restaurant group Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill has designated the entire month of May to pay “Tribute to our Heroes”. Leaving no stone unturned; Bokampers’ guests will have a variety of opportunities to participate from Sunday, May 1st 2016 – Tuesday, May 31st 2016 at all Bokampers’ locations in South Florida.
More About Bokamper’s Sports Bar and Grill
Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill is one of the fastest growing mega sports bars in South Florida, where the group has five locations: Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, Plantation, Estero and Naples. Serving elevated sports bar fare in an atmosphere second to none, they have set themselves apart from the pack while seeking innovative ways to give back to the community. Kim Bokamper – an ex NFL Miami Dolphin’s linebacker – paves the way for his restaurants to work directly with surrounding communities and cities. Supporting patriotic holidays such as Memorial Day, positions this restaurant group as an industry leader setting the tone for community engagement.
Patrons will have plenty of opportunities to participate in this month long tribute:
WRITE A LETTER TO OUR HEROES: Guests are invited to write a letter to our troops serving all branches of our military overseas for a $1 donation. In return each participant will receive a “I wrote a letter to my hero” sticker – all proceeds will be donated to ‘Honor Flight South Florida’.
BUY A VETERAN A BEER – $5: Guests can ‘Buy a Veteran a Beer’ and write a brief personal message to them for $5. The personal message and ice cold beer will be served together to a Veteran on Memorial Day.
THE MISSING MAN TABLE: Each Bokampers’ location will showcase a display dedicated to The Missing Man.
KILLED IN ACTION (KIA) DISPLAY: At the corner of the main bar in all Bokampers’ locations will be a ‘Killed in Action (KIA)’ display to remember and reflect on those who lost their lives serving our country.
Bokampers’ heart felt tribute creates a sense of unity by connecting citizens with those who serve and protect the United States of America. Please show your support during the month of May at any Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill establishment.
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