EVENT DAY HIGHLIGHTS
Award-Winning, Grammy Nominated singer, Joe Nichols
Joe Nichols continues to prove how hip and relevant country music can be.
With the aptly titled Old Things New, the award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer once again balances artistry with accessibility, applying his distinctive baritone to new songs that define country music for modern times. It’s the perfect follow-up to his acclaimed 2007 album, Real Things, which landed Nichols on a multitude of best-of-the-year lists, including those published by the New York Times, Miami Herald, Dallas Morning News, Associated Press, CMT.com and many others.
NASHVILLE RECORDING PERFORMANCES BY...
Corinne Chapman Phil Vandel
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ARIZONA'S OWN "CTS - CONSIDER THE SOURCE"
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Mike Broomhead, FOX NEWS RADIO 550 KFYI
Mike Broomhead was raised by a mother who taught his family to love America and to respect those who serve this great nation. He and his siblings grew up admiring the men and women of our military. He is extremely proud to have a brother who is a sergeant with the Lee County Sheriff's Office in his home town Ft. Myers, Florida and a brother who served this great country so honorably in the Marine Corps and in the Army. Mike's brother, Tom, was killed in action on Memorial Day 2003 in Fallujah, Iraq. He received a letter from Tom that was mailed on the day he was killed. This letter would forever change his life's mission. In that letter he told Mike that "in spite of what Hollywood is saying this needs to be done." He also added in his letter to Mike that "we are giving these people a chance at freedom" and that he "supports this mission 100%."
Mike is now dedicated to educating our nation of the great lengths our soldiers go through everyday in order to give our Americans and less fortunate countries the very thing that makes our nation home to so many people; our freedom.
EVENT KICK OFF:
Black Hawk Helicopter Apache Longbow Helicopter Rock Climbing Wall
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Joe Nichols continues to prove how hip and relevant country music can be.
With the aptly titled Old Things New, the award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer once again balances artistry with accessibility, applying his distinctive baritone to new songs that define country music for modern times. It’s the perfect follow-up to his acclaimed 2007 album, Real Things, which landed Nichols on a multitude of best-of-the-year lists, including those published by the New York Times, Miami Herald, Dallas Morning News, Associated Press, CMT.com and many others.
NASHVILLE RECORDING PERFORMANCES BY...
Corinne Chapman Phil Vandel
Listen: Listen:
ARIZONA'S OWN "CTS - CONSIDER THE SOURCE"
LISTEN:
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Mike Broomhead, FOX NEWS RADIO 550 KFYI
Mike Broomhead was raised by a mother who taught his family to love America and to respect those who serve this great nation. He and his siblings grew up admiring the men and women of our military. He is extremely proud to have a brother who is a sergeant with the Lee County Sheriff's Office in his home town Ft. Myers, Florida and a brother who served this great country so honorably in the Marine Corps and in the Army. Mike's brother, Tom, was killed in action on Memorial Day 2003 in Fallujah, Iraq. He received a letter from Tom that was mailed on the day he was killed. This letter would forever change his life's mission. In that letter he told Mike that "in spite of what Hollywood is saying this needs to be done." He also added in his letter to Mike that "we are giving these people a chance at freedom" and that he "supports this mission 100%." Mike is now dedicated to educating our nation of the great lengths our soldiers go through everyday in order to give our Americans and less fortunate countries the very thing that makes our nation home to so many people; our freedom.
EVENT KICK OFF:
- National Anthem featuring Chuck Taylor, opera singer
- Aerial show by Deer Valley War Birds featuring 4 Vietnam Era Warplanes (Yaks) sponsored by Atlantic Aviation
- Dramatic day and night dives by The Black Daggers Special Forces Parachute Team
- Presentation of the colors by ROTC Luke Air Force Base
- 9-11 HONOR RIDE kicks off the event with a ceremonial ride sponsored by Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson and Sanderson Ford featuring the Patriot Guard Riders. 500 bikers will cruise into the event at 2:30 PM - come watch!
Skype and Gaming Zone - talk with soldiers overseas; clowns and more!- Tee It Up For The Troops & Wilson Golf - "Golf Experience"
Black Hawk Helicopter Apache Longbow Helicopter Rock Climbing Wall
- From the Arizona Army National Guard: Apache Longbow, Black Hawk Helicopter
- From the Marine Corps: Cobra Attack Helicopter and V-22 Osprey VTOL
- Armed Vehicles, Humvees and Mobile Recruiting Office
- Rock Climbing Walls
- Awards Presentation: "Freedom Award"
- Regimental Grog: In military tradition, a signature drink will be made on site to toast and honor our country, troops, community and pay tribute to our fallen soldiers. Through a dramatic and emotional narration, symbols in the form of ingredients will be added to the Regimental Grog in our commitment to “Never Forget.”
- Recognition and comments by VIP’s and dignitaries
- Kelly Hillyer, S 1LT MNC-I VBC Garrison HHC Commander/Safety Officer
- Mary Jean Eisenhower, CEO, PTPI (granddaughter of President Eisenhower)
- John A. Bradley, Retired LT. General, Air Force Reserve Commander
- Sgt Joseph Buccini, M SGT NG FORSCOM, Quarter Master Camp Victory Cigar Club
- Jim Palmersheim, Veterans Initiatives Director, AA "Shady27”, Captain US Army Retired
- City of Phoenix, Vice Mayor Michael Nowakowski
- Councilman Claude Mattox
- Councilwoman Thelda Williams
- Skype terminals will be set up so family members can talk to their soldiers abroad!
- Kids of all ages will have fun making treasure boxes for the soldiers overseas.
Crocs Caressm
As a global leader in casual footwear, Crocs, Inc. looks out not only for the comfort of our fans, but also for the health and well being of communities in need. Giving back is a strong part of Crocs’ culture.