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Hi all. You may have seen a post earlier regarding free admission to " heroes "

at any and all Busch Gardens Properties. Before re-posting or mentioning

anything in our PSTC classes, I always like to verify such info. Well, the

seaworld web site said Police, Fire and EMS so I decided to call the Busch

folks.

To make a LONG story short, 9-1-1 Dispatchers (and calltakers) ARE NOW

included. I also made sure that USAR Members would be welcome also. SO, you

and your families (whether you responded to the events of Sept 11th or not)

are being welcome to Busch Gardens FREE. They are offering it to public

safety folks nationwide as a thanks for being there. See the details at

seaworld.com but it is for ANY busch property including seaworlds, busch

gadrens and so on. Just make sure you have your public safety ID or (no badge

necessary for dispatchers, I explained that all dispatchers don't have

badges) . If there is ANY question when you arrive, let them know that Fred

s (Director of Public Relations for the Busch Coporation) has approved

911 professionals to be part of the program. Below is a press release that

explains some details.

Thanks all!

America's Heroes Offer

The Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., its subsidiaries and wholesalers,

are honored to welcome America's Heroes into their parks and is

offering an opportunity for them to share time with loved ones.

The America's Heroes offer is a small way SeaWorld and Busch Gardens

can thank and recognize the nation's police, firefighters and

emergency medical workers for their tireless commitment and dedication

to public service.

Starting Friday, Oct. 5, every police officer, firefighter and

emergency medical worker presenting current photo identification and

proof of employment will receive a customized park Passport valid for

free, unlimited admission every day through December. (The offer is

valid every day in 2001, not only at SeaWorld San Diego, but also at

all other BEC parks, excluding Discovery Cove.)

Immediate family members accompanying each hero will receive

complimentary admission on their first visit and 25 percent discount

on all subsequent visits. (All family members and guests must be

accompanied by the hero.)

The America's Heroes tribute is part of the ongoing assistance

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., has pledged to support relief efforts

of the Sept.11 terrorist attacks.

The Anheuser-Busch Foundation donated $1 million to the American Red

Cross in Greater New York for relief efforts to aid victims in the New

York metro area.

Anheuser-Busch donated nearly 10,00 cases of canned water and more

than 40,000 cases of 180 energy drinks to aid rescue workers in New

York City.

To receive this free park passport, police, firefighters and emergency

medical workers must show their badge and City ID at the entrance to

the parks.