Although this blog is typically dedicated to discussing loan sale issues between lenders and investors I want to take time today to discuss something dear to my heart and to me much more important than business.
In June of 2000 we lost our son Tyler in a rodeo accident at the Oklahoma High School Finals Rodeo. As a father that had no expeience in the loss of a child I immediately tried to "fix" the problem and quickly formed the Tyler Blount Memorial Foundation to ensure that Tyler's name would not be forgotten. Over the first few years after Tyler's death the foundation raised money and community support and built a new rodeo arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma in Tyler's name.
I have learned in the past eleven years that a father cannot "fix" the loss of a child no matter how hard he tries, how much money he spends and how many hours he spends doing so. But a father can keep a son's memory alive and we are going to continue do so this year by producing a community event to support our nation's troops.
On July 9, 2011 the Tyler Blount Memorial Arena is hosting a day long BBQ Cook Off that will include games, music, food and finish off with a professional open bull riding event. All ticket proceeds will go to the benefit of the Oklahoma Army National Guard friends and families support group.
There are many hundreds of families affected by the continued deployment of our National Guard and Reserve troops. I hope you will join us in our effort to support them and to make sure that they are not forgotten. Please consider this blog article a formal invitation to attend.
We are activley seeking sponsors at any price level and volunteers for the production and hosting of the event. If you are interested in making a donation or supporting this event please contact me at pblount@benewolf.com or 800-294-3074 or look for the event on Facebook - BBQ n Buckin Bulls. Donations can be made to the Tyler Blount Memorial Foundation at 115 N 2nd Street Guthrie, OK 73044
God Bless America!
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