Tribute to Fallen Soldiers

COUNTRY STAR ROCKIE LYNNE TO HOST "TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SOLDIERS" MOTORCYLE RIDE

WCMF Tribute Ride Will Honor
Fallen Soldiers from the State of Oregon

( December 1, 2010 - Brownsville, Oregon )
The Willamette Country Music Festival Presented by Bi-Mart announced today that country star Rockie Lynne will be the exclusive celebrity host and lead rider of the 1st annual Oregon "Tribute to Fallen Soldiers" celebrity motorcycle ride next August 19th.   The ride is scheduled as part of the 3rd Annual Willamette Country Music Festival which takes place August 20th, 21st & 22nd, 2010 in Brownsville, Oregon.  

The "Tribute to Fallen Soldiers" motorcycle ride is a single day event created to honor the families of fallen soldiers.     The ride begins at a specific starting point in the Willamette Valley and travels on a pre-determined route and makes scheduled stops at the family homes of fallen soldiers to pay homage to sons and daughters who have paid the ultimate sacrifice of giving their life in service of their country.  The predominant purpose of this ride is to graciously acknowledge to family members left behind that we as caring Americans will never forget the sacrifice given of loved ones lost.    Country star Rockie Lynne who hosts the ride meets each family and presents them with an exclusive plaque honoring their son or daughter for their sacrifice.   This past Labor Day marked the 6th year of the "Tribute to Fallen Soldiers" ride which was originally created by Rockie Lynne in his home state of Minnesota.

Rockie Lynne

Rockie Lynne is once again a featured performer at the 2010 Willamette Country Music Festival in Brownsville on Saturday August 21st.   "It was Rockie's idea to bring this extremely important event to the State of Oregon,...and we're so pleased he wants to make it an annual part of our festival" said WCMF Executive Director Warren Williamson.   "Rockie's dedication to our troops is unmatched and bringing this special ride to the State of Oregon will warm the hearts of everyone involved" said WCMF V.P of Operations Anne Hankins.

Rockie Lynne, the WCMF and Salem Harley-Davidson is inviting all motorcycle enthusiasts to participate in the "Tribute to Fallen Soldiers" ride which is scheduled for Thursday August 19th, 2010.    The ride will culminate in downtown Brownsville at the Official WCMF Pre Launch Party at Randy's Main Street Coffee.   Once the ride is finished, the riders will be treated to a fantastic BBQ meal along with "live" entertainment from Rockie Lynne and other WCMF artists.  

To assist with this special ride, the WCMF has partnered with Clif Fodge, General Manager of Salem Harley Davidson.   Salem Harley Davidson will act as one of the exclusive co-hosts of this event and provide logistical assistance.

"Tribute to Fallen Soldiers" Ride Information

WHAT:   Tribute to Fallen Soldiers 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:  541-345-WCMF (9263)   The WCMF is encouraging all motorcycle clubs and riders to participate in this first ever "Tribute to Fallen Soldiers" 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 Fallen Soldiers" ride, please view the enclosed video by clicking the link here:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnr-MTVwUzM

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