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Town Board Honors “Shootout For Soldiers’ For $200K Raised Through Charity 24-Hour Lacrosse Game

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino along with his colleagues on the Town Board recently honored Harry Jacobs and Tom Compelettano, of “Shootout for Soldiers,” the annual 24-hour lacrosse benefit game that raises charitable funds to support the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

“This incredibly popular and successful charitable event has come to fruition year after year in the Town of Oyster Bay because of the hard work and dedication of these two gentlemen,” said Supervisor Saladino. “‘Shootout for Soldiers’ is an admirable organization that benefits our veterans and active duty service members through one of the most beloved sports on all of Long Island.”

This year’s event, held on July 22nd at John J. Burns Park, raised over $200,000 for organizations such as the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund, the Long Island Air Force Association, and the Joseph J. Theinert Memorial Fund. For more information, please visit www.shootoutforsoldiers.com

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