Over the past years, the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic's "Salute to Service" Day has recognized military members for their service to their country before the opening tip in a game ball presentation ceremony. 

Among those that presented game balls at the past three years' tournament were Jim McCormick, a 1957 graduate of Hinsdale High School; Corporal Charlie Hartley, a World War II Army Veteran;  and 92-year old John McCann, a World War II Navy veteran.

Thank you to all our active duty service personnel and retired servicemen and women for your service to keeping our nation safe.