· To welcome troops passing through Pease International Airport on their way to, or from, Afghanistan or Iraq, or any other areas of conflict in any part of the world.
· To create within the Pease Trade Port an environment that reflects the respect and high esteem in which we hold all veterans.
· To promote broad participation by the general public in this welcoming of heroes, paying special attention to the education of school children by instilling respect and admiration for the troops through formal ceremonies for each flight.
The Pease Greeters have many supporters, including UNH football head coach Sean McDonnell, who has brought the UNH team to Pease to welcome flights. But, they are not the only local football players who support the Greeters. The annual Exeter Gravy Bowl, held on Thanksgiving Day by a decidedly "post graduate" group of football fans, has raised money for the Pease Greeters for the past eight years.
This Monday night, May 5th, at 7 PM, Coach McDonnell will be the special guest of the Gravy Bowlers for their annual "NFL Draft Party for the Pease Greeters", which will be held at the Grill on the Hill at the Exeter Country Club. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. So, stop by and say hello, find out more about the Greeters and maybe take part in their NFL Draft.
This will also be a great opportunity to learn the latest news about the UNH football program, which is fresh off an appearance in the national semi-finals and a recently completed spring camp.
Word has it that another big name supporter of the Pease Greeters plans to show up Monday evening. Having served in the military for 35 years, Scott Brown will take time away from his campaign for Senate to come and show his support for the Pease Greeters.
Find out more about the Pease Greeters at www.peasegreeters.org
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