FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Patriot National Bank Salutes the Disabled American Veterans, At Bluefish Game on Saturday, July 26th
STAMFORD, CT - (July 28, 2008) - Patriot National Bank has once again
demonstrated they are a bank founded 'for and by the people' by taking members of
the Disabled American Veterans, CT Division (DAV) out to the ballgame at HarborYards
on Saturday, July 26th. At Patriot's 2nd Annual Salute to America day at the stadium,
President and Chief Executive Officer Charles F. Howell presented the DAV with a check
for $10,000. Throughout the year, Patriot employees and customers have been depositing
change in canisters specifically earmarked for the vets. Howell noted that,
"Patriot people are as dedicated to their community as we are to helping safeguard
and grow your hard-earned money." Albert E. Church, Executive Director of the DAV,
and a Vietnam-era Vet, accepted the check while Vietnam Veteran Richard Pescatore
started the game rolling by throwing the first pitch.
Howell's opening remarks paid tribute to the DAV, praising this 80-year old non-profit
organization, "for working to build better lives for America's disabled veterans
and their families. According to Howell, the "DAV has been a voice for these veterans;
championing their cause on Capitol Hill, advocating for service programs, transportation
needs and rehabilitation opportunities." Howell then asked the audience to join him
in saluting "these courageous Americans."
Joining the forty veterans of war in attendance were players from the Patriot-sponsored
Fairfield National Little League team as well as over two-hundred Patriot employees,
their family members and friends. Patriot is a proud sponsor of the Bluefish in their
eleventh season. The Bluefish went on to trounce the Camden Riversharks 9-3 and
everyone then enjoyed the post-game fireworks also sponsored by Patriot.
Patriot National Bank is one of the fastest growing banks in the Northeast,
with a mission to offer a significant community-based alternative to larger banks
and to provide personalized service to consumers and local businesses. Nationally
chartered in 1994, Patriot National Bank currently has nineteen full-service branches.
Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Market "PNBK"), the parent of Patriot
National Bank had total assets of $904.4 million as of June 30, 2008.
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From Left-Right: Patriot President and CEO, Charles Howell; Vietnam Vet and DAV representative, Richard Pescatore; Patriot Chief Marketing Officer, Stephen Smith and DAV Executive Director and Vietnam-era Vet, Albert Church.
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