The Ride Home
18-19 September 2009
National Historic Site- Andersonville, GA
home of the
National Prisoner of War Museum
PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2009- Georgia Southwestern State Univnersity Convocation
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1100 hrs- Student Success Center, Americus
Guest Speaker Former POW Daniel Stamaris, Jr.
FRIDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2009- Remembering Those Still Waiting to Come Home
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0900 hrs- Staging for Escort Ride at Wal-Mart Parking Lot, Americus
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1000 hrs-Escort Ride to Andersonville National Historic Site
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1100 hrs- Korean War POW Plaque Dedication Ceremony
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1400 hrs- Escort Ride from Wal-Mart Parking Lot to First Baptist Church
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1430 hrs- Remembrance Ceremony at First Baptist Church
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1900 hrs- Heroes Dinner
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2100 hrs- Candlelight Ceremony
SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2009- Recognizing Ex-POWs Who Have Returned
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0800 hrs- Staging for Escort Ride at Wal-Mart Parking Lot, Americus
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0900 hrs- Escort Ride to National POW Museum
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1000 hrs- Recognition Ceremony
The above schedule is subject to change. Check back for updates as details are confirmed. Final program will be distributed at registration.
As with all Rolling Thunder events, a motorcycle is not required to ride. All vehicles are welcomed. Participants need only the desire to pay tribute to our American Heroes- POWs and MIAs.