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March 13, 2008
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2008 Salute to Our Troops (Houston Texas)

More then 45 donor Friends and 72,000 rodeo fans showed their support for our nation’s Armed Forces on March 13, 2008.  Organized and underwritten by private donors, the commemorative event was held at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

We are pleased to share the events tribute of the Itinerary, photos and slideshow. 







2008 Itinerary

2008 Photos

2008 Slideshow

2008 Donor Friends
 
 


Joe & Robin Young- Ellis
Joe Bruce & Kelly Hancock
David & BJ Boothe
E.D. Lester
Paul & Jackie Lehnhoff
Jim & Suzy Lyle Godwin
Harry & Martha Perrin
Dick & Rose Scott
Ken McGuyer & Debbie Grant
Greg Miller
Larry & Becky Kerbow, Sr.
Jim Winne
Dr. Jeff & Karen Lewis
Greg Wilbanks
Kelley & Courtney Chisholm
Dave & Donna Rae Smith
Wayne & Peggy Hollis
Ricky & Monica Greene
Jerry & Laura Kent
Hap & Kathy Hunnicut
Jeff & Marji Geuther
Bubba & Kelly Larkin Beasley
Joe & Mary Chastang
Tom & Courtney Lippincott
P. Michael & Marilyn Wells
Mike & Doris Moss
Chris Ennis
J.W. Daubert, III
Chris & Anne Richardson
Wesley Sinor
John V. "Buzz" & Loy Abshier
Freeman & Nadine Dunn
W.T. “Bill” & Debbie Dunn
LIPS (Ladies Into
Purchasing Stock)


Don & Barbara Jordan
Jerrol & Pam Springer
Dr. Joe & Terry Bodkin Agris
Wayne & Diane Gautreaux
Tim & Catherine Ping
Larry & Sharilyn Carroll
Tim Burns
Lee & Diane Johnson
J. Grover Kelly
Darrell & Lynda Hartman
Darryl & Lori Schroeder

A very special thank you for your in-kind gifts, extraordinary service and assistance to 2008 Salute to Our Troops, Houston, Texas
Paula Kalamus, Managing Director-Tickets, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Paul Somerville, Past Chairman of the Board (2006-2008), Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Jim Bloodworth, Past Chairman of the Board (1997-1999), Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Skip Wagner, President, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Leroy Shafer, Chief Operating Officer, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Mike DeMarco, Executive Director-Operations, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Julie Woods, Managing Director- Exhibits, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Suzy Martin, Executive Director-Marketing, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Judy Frow & Show Pride Choir, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
METRO Bus Company & Rodeo Express Shuttle
Parade Committee
GateKeepers Committee
L.I.P.S. - Ladies Into Purchasing Stock
First Creative, Lyle Johnson and John Fitch
Bill, Kim, & Jimmy - Nash3 singers
U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard
U.S. Air Force Aerial Support
147th Fighter Wing
Ground Forward Air Controller: SMSgt John "Spike" Garcia
F-16 Pilots:   Lt Col James "Smokey" Smith
                    Lt Col Kenneth "Butcher" Baker
                    Maj Keith "Gunny" Henderson
                    Cpt Andy "Doc" Davenport