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Steelers Teaming Up With Bret Michaels To Honor Local Veterans During Monday Night Football

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh native and Poison's frontman Bret Michaels will be teaming up with the Steelers during Monday Night Football to honor local service members and veterans.

Michaels will join Steelers alum and Vietnam War veteran Rocky Bleier during the game against the Chicago Bears.

"I could not be more honored to be on Monday Night Football at Heinz Field standing by Rocky Bleier and Nelson Lowes, saluting our veterans and service members around the globe," Michaels said.

Lowes, an Army veteran, will be joining Bleier and Michaels for a Terrible Towel twirl prior to the game.

The Steelers will also honor Michael's late father, veteran Wally Sychak, with dedication and donation to his VFW hall.

The Steelers and Bears will kick off at 8:15 p.m. at Heinz Field on Monday night.

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