Wounded Warrior Project Cruise Planning
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Wounded Warrior Project Cruise Planning
I am in the early stages of planning a Wounded Warrior Project cruise in the WNC Mountains this fall.
The idea of the cruise is to raise money for this non-profit organization to assist our nation's war wounded as they attempt to transition back into civilian life, and to assist their families as they make the assimilation.
The cruise will likely begin around Hickory and I-40, with a tentative stop at the VA Hospital in Asheville to see vets and their families. Then onto the mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway for some curve-testing.
This ride will be open to anyone who desires to come, donate a little something to the cause and remember those who have served, possibly giving life and/or limb for freedom. Corvette ownership is not required.
Feel free to post with ideas, locations, veterans you would like to honor, etc.
I will be riding to honor the memory of USMC LCpl. Nicholas S. O'Brien of Stanley, NC who died of injuries from an IED in the Helmand Province June 9, 2011.
His fire partner, LCpl. Josh Cawthorn is from Asheville and was severely wounded in the same blast. 
More details as they become available will be posted.
The idea of the cruise is to raise money for this non-profit organization to assist our nation's war wounded as they attempt to transition back into civilian life, and to assist their families as they make the assimilation.
The cruise will likely begin around Hickory and I-40, with a tentative stop at the VA Hospital in Asheville to see vets and their families. Then onto the mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway for some curve-testing.
This ride will be open to anyone who desires to come, donate a little something to the cause and remember those who have served, possibly giving life and/or limb for freedom. Corvette ownership is not required.
Feel free to post with ideas, locations, veterans you would like to honor, etc.
I will be riding to honor the memory of USMC LCpl. Nicholas S. O'Brien of Stanley, NC who died of injuries from an IED in the Helmand Province June 9, 2011.
His fire partner, LCpl. Josh Cawthorn is from Asheville and was severely wounded in the same blast. More details as they become available will be posted.
Last edited by 1truL48; Aug 11, 2011 at 08:32 AM.
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Moving now toward a date for the 1st or 3rd w/e in October, a Saturday/Sunday event with an overnight in the mountains.
Also looking at a NC start at the National Cemetary in Salisbury.
Also looking at a NC start at the National Cemetary in Salisbury.
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Update: Run For the Warriors - Saturday, October 15, 2011
Details are being worked out. Look for posts in the next 48 hours. 
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Would be an Honor to Ride
This is a great cause and yes being from Stanley I too know of the loss of Cpl. O'Brien and I stood along the route on Hwy 74 and blocked by assigned intersection on that day that he came back to Gaston County for one last time. Keep us posted and if at all possible I plan to run on this, not sure about being able to do overnight but we'll cross those bridges down the road.
