Hawaiian Falls Roanoke, Soldiers Serve with Heart to honor veterans, troops on Memorial Day
On Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) beginning at 8 a.m., soldiers, veterans, and the community will gather at the VFW Post 5074, 705 Oak Street in Roanoke, to march in honor of fallen American soldiers.
The half mile Hero Walk will take participants down Byron Nelson Boulevard to Hawaiian Falls waterpark, where they will be met by a cheering crowd at the front gate. The public is invited to walk with the soldiers and can even offer to carry their packs.
“We are excited to honor all our American Heroes, past and present, to the City of Roanoke,” said Roanoke Mayor Scooter Gierisch. “We salute Hawaiian Falls and Soldiers Serve with Heart for hosting this event.”
The public is encouraged to gather at Hawaiian Falls Roanoke’s front gate at 9 a.m., where soldiers and veterans will be given a hero’s welcome. The soldiers and veterans will be guests of honor for a day of fun in the sun at the waterpark.
“We want to honor the men and women who are serving now as well as those who’ve recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Jim Patterson, director of sales at Hawaiian Falls Roanoke. “This is the second year we’ve partnered with Soldiers Serve with Heart to provide a care-free environment where our brave young men and women can relax with their families and have fun.”
Former UFC Champion Guy Mezger will be available for autographs from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. inside the waterpark. Military families will enjoy a special lunch provided by Texas Roadhouse-Flower Mound and live entertainment by “Troubadour, TX” artist Rohn Bailey. Military vehicles will also be on display.
“I am honored to host this event that recognizes our military and gives them an opportunity to connect with other military families,” said Ryan Lynn, founder of Soldiers Serve With Heart.
Military families can sign up for the free event at Hawaiian Falls Roanoke by contacting ryan@soldiersservewithheart.org. Sponsors include Hawaiian Falls, the City of Roanoke, Texas Roadhouse-Flower Mound, Troubadour Texas, Monster Energy Drinks, Imprint Entertainment and Guy Metger’s Combat Sports Club. Companies or individuals interested in sponsoring the event should contact Jim Patterson, Hawaiian Falls, at JimP@hfalls.com or 817-380-3562.
Headquartered in Flower Mound, Soldiers Serve With Heart is a 501(c)3 organization established to give hope, help, healing and purpose to vets, from all wars, who gave to us first. More info at www.soldiersservewithheart.org
Guy Mezger is an American martial artist (6th degree black belt) who competed in professional combat sports ranging from full contact karate and kickboxing to boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts fighter. Mezger fought in the UFC, Pride and Pancrase. Today, he operates an elite martial arts training facility in Dallas. More info at http://www.guymezger.com/
Rohn Bailey is an accomplished singer, songwriter and recording artist who has performed with several contemporary christian bands, pop/rock bands Backstreet and Boyfriend, and competed on Ed McMahon’s national television show “Star Search.” Bailey has traveled internationally as a praise and worship leader in large crusades and revivals. Bailey currently appears on “Troubadour, TX,” a television series that follows various singers and songwriters as they chase their dreams across the Lone Star State, shown locally at 11 a.m. Sundays on TXA-21. More info at http://troubadourtx.com
All five Hawaiian Falls waterparks in Roanoke, Garland, Mansfield, The Colony, and the new park in Waco, will admit active duty military members free 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 28, with an active duty military ID.
Hawaiian Falls is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
More info at http://www.hfalls.com/
Story and photos by David Alvey.
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