Wounded Warrior Day

Wounded Warrior Day, 9/19/ 2009

My job was to find bands to perform at Wounded Warrior Day in Jacksonville, Arkansas, September 19, 2009. I got the Bluegrass Bombers, the Old School Band, I-40 East band, and Cosmic Biscuit. The event took place in front of the Jacksonville Museum of Military History.
The Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride is mindful of the military men and women who have returned from war with severe injuries. Particularly by providing specially built bicycles for soldiers who have lost a limb. There were nine of these wounded warrior war veterans, plus ninety other bikers who started this day with a 27 mile ride. After the bike riders took off, a group of forty walkers started a four mile walk. Upon returning, all were greeted with cheers, and could then relax and listen to the bands play while enjoying a meal provided by Centennial Bank.
A light rain did dampen the day, but otherwise everything really went well.

The Arkansas Fallen Heroes Memorial display of American flags on the north lawn was quite a sight. Each flag represented an Arkansan who had lost their life in the Iraqi war. This display suddenly hit home with me, when I saw a flag for a volleyball buddy (Alan Shaw) who had been killed in action in Iraq.

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[phijomac]

great , very nice

[cherd1971]

this is soo awsome

[theprisonersix]

Just absolutely awesome! Thanks for sharing this! Each and every one of your videos makes me feel good! Thank you!

[useryug]

Looks like a good day. Well done.

[ImOfTheWoods]

Great video of a wonderful event - made me feel like I was there. Americans are such great people. All the best from one of your neighbours to the north.

[larosity]

God bless those patriots and yourselves...America still exists! The Old School Band are really great!! Tears here for Alan Shaw.

[karaokewoman4life]

What a great way to remember those who fight for our right for freedom.... Sorry to hear about your freind Alan..... My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and freinds .... jackie

[Cameragirl803]

Looked like the event went great even with the rain!! The bands were terrific too! *****

[YoppyKyabetsu]

Nice collection of bands, great event.

[shawnmcnair1]

5ive!