Posted on 03/25/2014 8:16:15 AM PDT by Impala64ssa
Bucs' wide receiver Vincent Jackson is a well-known supporter of deployed troops and military families, particularly through his "Jackson in Action 83" Foundation.
He extended that charitable reach even further on Monday night by inviting 400 military members and their families to the Tampa Bay Lightning game on his dime.
Jackson, who was acting as the Bolts' "Social Captain" of the evening, purchased 400 tickets and donated them all to military members for the second year in a row.
Supporting the troops is a mission dear to Jackson's heart as both of his parents served in the Armed Forces.
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I saw this a few days ago.
“Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson flies in a F-16 Fighting Falcon with the U.S. Thunderbirds.”
Florida ping request. Thank you, Mr. Jackson!
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