Helping Our Communities

Sunday, 23 October 2011
The team of employees and management welcomed Robert Blomsness home from his service with appreciation and the utmost pride. Robert grew up around the family midway business, however, for the last 6 years, he has been serving our country with the U.S. Navy and for the last 4 years been a part of the elite Seal Team 7. After graduating from Colorado State University in 2005, Robert joined the Navy. “I made my decision to join (the Navy) after 9/11,” says Robert. He has spent a lot of his time in training and preparing for his three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2010, he received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal award for his brave service. His 6-year commitment will end on September 12, 2011. When asked his immediate plans, he smiles, ‘Mel (my wife) and I are going to travel the world and enjoy our freedom.’ Well deserved, don’t you think? The team at North American Midway Entertainment were honored to have him at the Kentucky State Fair this year. It’s hard to know what to say or how to thank someone who performs such a great...
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Sunday, 12 June 2011
North American Midway Entertainment was the Presenting Sponsor for theinaugural U.S. Navy SEAL Tribute Gala held on April 9, 2011 at the 5-star Poinsett Club in Greenville, SC. 230 patriots were in attendance to show their support for our naval special warfare community. Notable guests included keynote speaker Lt. Col. Oliver North, Medal of Honor recipients Sammy Davis, Michael Thornton, and Tommy Norris; as well as Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, S.C. US Senator Jim DeMint, S.C. US Congressman Trey Gowdy and Greenville S.C. Mayor Knox White. Guests enjoyed a private cocktail reception, four course seated dinner with white glove service, and a spectacular silent and live auction. A memorable and touching Tribute Presentation took place over dinner with the SC Highway Patrol Honor Guard presenting the colors, Miss SC 2005 Erika Grace Powell singing the National Anthem, inspiring and motivational speakers and audio and video presentations. From the moment guests stepped out of their cars, they were greeted with a bank of American and military branch service flags fluttering on the...
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Thursday, 10 March 2011
North American Midway Entertainment supports The Navy SEAL Foundation. In 2011, North American Midway hosted the Inaugural U.S. Navy SEAL Tribute Gala with an exclusive group of patriots to celebrate the U.S. Navy SEALs and to pay tribute to these men who operate at the tip of the spear and at the top of their game. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides support for the U.S. Navy SEALs, the Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen, and families of Naval Special Warfare through Health and Welfare programs providing tragedy assistance for families when a loved one is killed in combat or training, assistance to active duty personnel wounded in combat, and family events to support the families and commands within the Naval Special Warfare community for active duty personnel and their families; and History and Heritage perpetuating the rich history and tradition of this unique breed of warrior by funding monuments and memorials, as well as co-publishing 'The Blast', a quarterly journal of Naval Special Warfare highlighting past and present commandos. Please visit the SEAL foundation...
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