The USCENTCOM Statue is In

The statue model of the US Central Command Memorial statue arrived today, and it is truly inspiring. Though lacking some of the details of the finished memorial, this collector's item will be cherished by the individual or group that purchases it at our auction. Scultpor Scott Stearman used this model to demonstrate the work he planned for the the statue he was commissioned to create for the US Central Command Memorial. The Memorial is now finished, and Scott generously donated this item for our auction.

It is signed by the sculptor (the photograph really does not do this justice), and has a plaque attached reading:

CENTCOM MEMORIAL
"To honor the men and women of the United States who served the cause of peace and freedom in the central region."
UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 

On-Site Ticket Sales

We've had some requests for information about "at the door" ticket sales. Here's the scoop:

First, we will not be able to sell tickets at the door of the theatre. As a very last resort, if you cannot get a ticket any other way, we will make one available to you at the door. More on that in a minute.

Come Ring the Bell

The Belladier is Coming

And I understand he's bringing the Bell

I just received an email from Claire Hall, David Halls daughter in law. David is responding well to treatment, and is back in the United States. And the great news is that he's coming to the event. See an excerpt for Claire's email:

We are deeply honored that the Northside Ride has selected our Belladier as the beneficiary of their 2011 fundraiser.
 
David will be attending at least a portion of the event, though we can’t confirm exactly which portion. (You’ll just have to come to the whole thing to see him!)
 
Please come join us this Saturday, and tell your friends!
 
 
See you there,
 
Claire Hall

I have also since heard that the plan is to bring the Liberty Bell to Northside Naz for this event. Exciting news about David, and about the event!

Updated Information: The Liberty Bell is definitely going to be there. We will also have a surprise guest speaker at the Liberty Luncheon. You will not want to miss this!

2011 Ride Route Posted

We've updated the The Ride page to include the planned route to the theatre. Please note two important things:

• The ride will have LEO escort - please ride carfully and follow the instructions given at the required safety meeting
• The route is subject to change at the request of LEO or if other circumstances dictate 

BBQ Count

We're buying the food and getting ready to slow smoke the brisket, but we need to know how many to count on so no one goes hungry. Please click on the 2011 Events menu, and answer the quick poll (on the right) to let us know how many will be in your group.