Prior to their game against the Boston Red Sox at 1:40pm, the Rays will recognize local first responders and pay tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
In and around Tropicana Field, visitors can see a steel beam from the rubble of the World Trade Center in New York City; a University of South Florida robotics machine that was used to search the rubble; two city fire trucks suspending a large American flag; and a wall for fans to write commemorative messages.
In addition, there will be a video tribute, a commemorative message inscripted on the back of the pitcher's mound, and a remembrance logo visible throughout the ballpark.
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Local fire chiefs, police chiefs, and military personnel will throw out ceremonial first pitches. Among them will be Tampa Fire Rescue Mark Bogush, who was dispatched to the World Trade Center site with his search-and-rescue dog, Marley.
The first 30,000 fans will receive a miniature American flag, and the first 10,000 kids ages 14 and under will receive a Rays fire helmet.
