Islanders pay homage to veterans with Chair of Honor

The much-anticipated opening of UBS Arena will take place this Saturday night when the New York Islanders host the Calgary Flames.
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky hosted a dozen United States veterans for a tour of the team’s new home and also unveiled a “Chair of Honor” on the main concourse. It will remain empty to honor those that are Prisoners of War or Missing in Action and symbolizes there will always be a place for them at UBS Arena awaiting their safe return. The Chair of Honor will also serve as a remembrance of those who have fallen in service of our country.
“We want to make sure at UBS Arena that we are always remembering veterans as well as current servicemembers who serve our country with such valor, determination and patriotism,” Ledecky said.
Another guest of Ledecky’s on Veterans Day was NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal, who formally announced his Big Chicken brand will make its New York-area debut at the arena. O’Neal was joined by Donald Rosner, owner of Huntington-based Blue Line Deli & Bagels, which collaborated with Big Chicken on a specialty sandwich for the arena.