THURSDAY AUGUST 19, 2010 Place: Salem, Oregon THURSDAY AUGUST 19, 2010 * CHECK IN BEGINS AT 8AM ... BI-MART’S WILLAMETTE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS: TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SOLDIERS ... "Tribute to the Troops" Ride Information... WHAT: Tribute to the Troops Celebrity Motorcycle Ride with Rockie Lynne.... Ride with Country Star Rockie Lynne to visit and honor the families of fallen soldiers. The route and schedule is pre-determined and will be escorted by law enforcement officials. The route of the ride will visit at least ( 3 ) families of fallen soldiers to provide each family a special plaque of distinguished service. ... WHEN: Thursday August 19, 2010 - Check in begins at 8:00am After visiting ( 3 ) families of fallen soldiers, the ride will end at the Official WCMF Pre Launch Party at Randy's Main Street Coffee in downtown Brownsville. After the ride, riders will be treated to "live" entertainment and a BBQ meal.... COST: The cost to ride is $25 for a single rider / $30 for a couple. A percentage of the money raised is distributed to the "Children of Fallen Soldiers Education Fund".... HOW: To sign up for this special ride with Rockie Lynne, please contact the WCMF office at: ( 541 ) 497-7588 The WCMF is encouraging all motorcycle clubs and riders to participate in this first ever "Tribute to the Troops" charity ride. This is a very special and gracious opportunity to pay tribute to military hero's who've made the ultimate sacrifice in honor of their country.... To learn more about the "Tribute to the Troops" Motorcycle Ride, please view the enclosed VIDEO by clicking the link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnr-MTVwUzM ... This is the poster for the ride: http://www.willamettecountrymusicfes...rcycleride.pdf ... Scheduled to perform at the 2010 WCMF is:... Joe Nichols, Darryl Worley, 38 Special, Rockie Lynne, Love & Theft, The LoCash Cowboys, Amy Clawson & More. ... For tickets, call the box office: 541.497.7588... Contact information:... Warren Williamson Executive Director Willamette Country Music Festival ( 541 ) 497.7588 Web: www.WillametteCountryMusicFest.com... Anne Hankin V.P of Operations Willamette Country Music Festival ( 541 ) 206-4050... Clif Fodge General Manager Salem Harley-Davidson ( 503 ) 363-0634 Web: www.salemharley.com... Salem Harley-Davidson will be helping to sponsor this event, and we're happy to offer a chance for all of you to meet Country music recording star Rockie Lynne, who will be at Salem Harley-Davidson on Friday Feb. 12 at 3:30pm to sign autographs and talk about his upcoming Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Ride....Rockie began his national recording career in 2006 with his self-titled debut album, which produced three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, "Lipstick" "Do We Still", and "More."...And, there is a raffle to win a new 2010 Harley Davidson® Heritage Softail®. Tickets are $25 and are available at Salem Harley-Davidson. Raffle Limited to 2000 tickets. Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnr-MTVwUzM

 

My group will be there bright and early.

 

Should be a good ride and is a worthy cause. Cooler temperatures are forecast.