Sheridan Wyoming Veterans and Families Roundup

 The purpose of this event is to not only recognize those Heroes located in Sheridan, Wyoming, but to recognize and support those located throughout the State of Wyoming, regionally in the Western United States as well as nationally.  This event is designed to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of our Veterans, deployed members, their families and friends!  Heroes may be located in Sheridan, Wyoming one day; then relocate to a Montgomery, Alabama the next…It is imperative we support all Heroes throughout our great Nation!

This three-day event will focus on various support agencies and resources available to assist our Veterans with such issues as:  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), deployment, disabilities, financial aid and to the various VA and VSO organizations.  In addition, we desire to have the citizens of the Western Rocky Mountain Region recognize the opportunities that exist to assist our Heroes who have sacrificed so much.   There will be a number of fundraising events in support of our Heroes to raise financial support for three non-profit VSO’s and ultimately our Heroes: Time of Remembrance, Wyoming Family Readiness Groups and Hope4Heroes.  The weekend will culminate in a Sunday Memorial Service, breakfast and “A Time of Remembrance” to remember and honor all of our Heroes and their families.

 Tentative Events:

Friday August 21, 2009

2:00pm-4:00pm    Presentation/concert at the Sheridan VAMC Bldg 61  

Emcee:  Pastor Jeff Browning

National Anthem:  Linda Lanier

Plane crash and burn survivor, author and

    Vietnam Veteran Captain George Burk

Inspirational singer/speaker Linda Lanier

                        Attendees:  Patients/Veterans Families and VAMC staff

6:15pm-9:00pm    Appreciation dinner in honor of the Spouses of deployed members at the Sheridan

                               Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall  

                                    Emcee:  Hope4Heroes Founder, Vic Luebker

                                    National Anthem:  Linda Lanier

Invocation:  Pastor Jeff Browning

Dinner:  Spaghetti or possibly barbeque

Guest speaker:  The Former Governor of Montana, Judy Martz

Presentation to the Honorable Judy Martz

Benediction:  Pastor Jeff Browning

(Social hour begins at 6:15 pm and banquet begins at 7:00 pm)

Attendees:  Open to the public

All day:  Thank you Veterans banner signing (banner mailed to Iraq)

Saturday August 22, 2009

8:00am – 1:00pm    “Fly Over” by WY ANG and other units (working to schedule—may be difficult)

Patriot Guard & Classic Car Procession/Parade and 2 mile Run/Walk to and at the

VAMC as a way to thank the Veterans for their Service

(Parade to commence with police and fire truck escort beginning at the Visitor’s Information Center (continue down 5^th, turn North on Fort Road and continue to the VAMC…two times around the loop at the VMAC then park).  2K Run/Walk will

only be accomplished at VAMC

Golf tournament fundraiser at the Kendrick City Park Golf Course

10:00pm-6:00pm Events at Sheridan Fairgrounds - various food/drink vendors, live music, VSO

                              displays, booths, various military recruiting booths, etc.

7:00 pm-9:00pm   Patriotic concert w/Linda Lanier

                               National country music recording artist (TBA)

                               Note:  Patriot Riders to open recording artist portion of show by leading a flag

               formation prior to National Anthem in the arena.  Fireworks at completion of

               concert.

                                           All day:  Thank you Veterans banner signing (banner mailed to Iraq)

Sunday August 23, 2009

(Special Guests:  Possibly Governor Freudenthal & Senator Borrasso)

 Location:  Sheridan Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall

Sponsored by:  Pastor's United in Christ with Possible Sponsorship and Support from the Kiwanis

            8:00am-9:30am     Non-denominational Church Service w/Linda Lanier, Pastor Jeff Browning and 

                              other Pastors from Pastor’s United in Christ

9:30am-11:00am   Pancake breakfast fundraiser

11:00am-12:00am “A Time of Remembrance” honoring our Fallen Heroes and their families.                                                   Closing-Retiring of the Colors, Taps, Blessing of the Troops and the USA

       Speakers:

                                    Ms. Shirley Schmonk—A Time of Remembrance

                                    Comments from the Governor and Senator

                                    Present Check to VIP’s on behalf of Hope4Heroes

                                          All day:  Thank you Veterans banner signing (banner mailed to Iraq)