Heroes Among Us
Photos by Francie Aufdemorte
Real Salt Lake takes a moment before each home game to honor local heroes in a program called "Heroes Among Us." At the game against the Colorado Rapids on April 7, the team recognized Gage Thompson, a four-year-old boy who has had two brain tumors. Thompson, a big fan of firemen, was made an honorary member of local fire crew Ladder 104, who were honored in the ceremony. The team created a jersey for the firemen with 104 as the number. The pre-game also featured Rogue Cavaliers Brigade member Lenny Foster carrying the Rocky Mountain Cup onto the filed, a presentation by the Utah National Guard and National Anthem by BYU's nine-man a cappella ensemble Vocal Point. Real Salt Lake went on to beat Colorado, 2–0. American Express also sponsors Heroes Among Us.
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Photo: Zachery Taylor American Express Manager, Global New Accounts, “Heroes Among Us” honorees Unified Fire Authority Ladder 104 Roger Beckman, Pat Costin, David Ulibarri, Mike Ulibarri, Real Salt Lake Senior Vice President of Business Operations John Kimball, Fitzgerald Petersen, Matt Weygandt and Gage Thompson
