ATLANTA — For the eighth consecutive season, the Atlanta Hawks partnered with Crown Royal to honor active and retired military personnel and their guests at the club’s annual ‘Crowning Courage’ event.
As an expression of gratitude for their service, Hawks’ Season Ticket Members generously donated their courtside and club seats to more than 200 veterans and their 21-and-older guests to enjoy the team’s game against Portland.
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