Entertainment Schedule

2008 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE included:
Presentation of Colors
Invocation
Dove Release in Honor of the Fallen
Warbirds Missing Man Formation flyover
Patriot Guard Riders Precession
Team FASTRAX skydiving Flag Jump
Anthony Munoz, Master of Ceremonies
Special Presentation to WWII POW Frank Bates by The Thank You Foundation
Daniel Smith and the Fifth Amendment
Bill Whyte of B-105
Dan Varner Band
Barbershop Quartet
Military Memorabilia Displays
Bald Eagle from Cincinnati Zoo
Military Static Displays
Photography Display of Deployment photos
Celebrity Autograph Signing
Children's Games and Prizes
Magician, Stilt Walker and Balloon Artist
Veterans History Project
Anthony Munoz, Master of Ceremonies
Finale with Team FASTRAX Skydiving Exhibition

Prize Winners

During the Celebration there were drawings for great prizes that included Tropicana Resort and Casinos travel packages, Urban Active Fitness Family Memberships, and Cincinnati Reds game tickets. (Winners had to attend to win)

2008 Prize Winners
Jerry Angst
Berl Travis Graves
Micah J. Innis
Tony Johnson
David Love
Chris McNeill
Sarah Miller
Kyle Morse
Laura Seaman
Laura Shoemake
John Sketch

Featured Entertainment

Dan Varner Band

Dan Varner has been in the music scene for over four years as a singer/ songwriter. He first started out solo in 2003 and has been booked ever since. The Dan Varner Band has opened up for & shared the big stage with national acts such as Blake Shelton, John Micheal Montgomery, Craig Morgan, Taylor Swift, Josh Gracin, Confederate Rairoad, Little Texas & Jason Micheal Caroll. They have played for tens of thousands of fans in the tri-state along with being voted one of the top 3 bands in the region. His music ranges from classic country, big hair 80's, modern day country along with his soul touching originals that will stay with you and bring you back to show after show. There is sure to be something for everyone.
Official Dan Varner Website | MySpace

Daniel Smith

Smith grew up in Taylor Mill, Kentucky, a small town just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. Although Cincinnati has long been a center of country and bluegrass music, Smith says his inspiration came from his parents' record collection, which tended to be heavy on albums by Eddy Arnold, Conway Twitty, the Statler Brothers and the gospel-singing Gaithers. Of course Smith is well know for "Thank You (A tribute to the American Soldier).
Official Daniel Smith Website | MySpace

Team Fastrax

A Team Fastrax exhibition skydive or demonstration parachute jump is an event where anywhere from one to twelve Team Fastrax demonstrators exit our aircraft from 3,000 feet to over 13,000 feet and freefall to a safe predetermined opening altitude. Then with precision skill and accuracy our jumpers land in the middle of your scheduled event where they leave an impression on the crowd that will last for years.
Official Team Fastrax Website | Team Fastrax Video

Bill Whyte

Bill Whyte's unique presentation of funny and twisted songs makes him a favorite everywhere he entertains. Whether he's picking on pseudo celebrities in his song "Celebutard" or wondering how much he could get away with in "If I Had Boobs" he always leaves the crowd laughing. Bill's song "I'm Goin Ugly Early Tonight" which has been recorded by Cledus T. Judd is the perfect howling climax for his stand up-singing routine. Bill's other career is that of a morning radio guy. He's on the air currently at B105.1 in Cincinnati. He's been on the air in Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Nashville and has won numerous broadcast awards including the CMA Award for Best Large Market Personality.
Official Bill Whyte Website
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