9/5/14 - An online contest to sing at a Detroit Tigers game and win money for a police, fire or military organization features a trio of residents from Livingston County. The Comerica Cares Home of the Brave National Anthem Contest was open to Metro Detroit police, firefighters/EMTs, military members and veterans. Seven finalists have been chosen and among them are three with Livingston County connections; Walter Johnston of the Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority, Lane Meurer of 1462nd National Guard Transportation Company based in Howell and Army veteran Tim Spink of Brighton. Voting is open to the public through September 20th on the Comerica Cares Facebook page. Johnston was a finalist in last yearâs competition and placed second. In addition to being offered the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the September 27th Tigers game at Comerica Park, the winner will receive 35 tickets to the game and a $10,000 grant to their police station or fire station, military unit or one of two military nonprofit organizations â Wounded Warrior Project or The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. Youâll find details and videos of the three local finalists below. (JK)
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