February 10, 2017 – The Charlotte Hornets and Bank of America on Saturday will honor late Buffalo Soldier Tomie Louis Gaines Sr. as this season’s fourth recipient of the season-long Yellow Ribbon Program. In partnership with Bank of America, the Hornets honor military members and veterans for their unwavering service to our country, and the Yellow Ribbon Program recognizes one of these heroes during one Hornets home game per month. Gaines will be featured in the game program and during an on-court presentation at halftime, where his family will be represented by his son, Tomie L. Gaines Jr.