Mission Accomplished! - 2008 Rally

From Stu Sacks, Rally Committee Chairman

How fitting, a weekend of challenges, not unlike what every veteran has experienced in the service to his country. In spite of these many challenges, the Salute to American Veterans Rally Committee is extremely happy and proud of all those that participated, and made the rally a tremendous success. From the vendors who braved the weather, the workers managing trash, traffic, and other necessary services. To Jim and Pam Wear/Pro Promotions, and their very capable staff for orchestrating and managing the entire event with true heartfelt passion never forgetting the focus of the rally, the American Veteran.

The committee also would like to take this time to thank the towns of Winter Park and Fraser Colorado, and the people of the entire Fraser Valley for allowing us to bring this awe inspiring event to their doorsteps. Your warmth and gracious acceptance of us will never be forgotten. As Veterans of many wars, we appreciate the kindness, the remembrances, and the gratitude you all have shown us.

Lastly, how can we not at least try to find the words to express our thanks to the very special guests of the rally, real heroes like Dave Barr, Navajo Code Talker Allen Dale June, Ex-POW Rod Knutson, the wounded Iraq veterans who came to be honored and to thank everyone for their support. Everyone who witnessed the ceremony on Sunday had at least a few tears in their eyes at one point or another. And if you visited the "Traveling Wall" in Fraser, you felt privileged to be in its hallowed presence.
We truly are proud to be Americans, and even more proud to have been able to serve our country, and to be honored by this event.

Thank you,
The Salute to American Veterans Rally Committee
Stu Sacks, Committee Chairman