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to a great visual surprise when they entered the lobby. Mac
MacDonald provided a striking display of uniforms from all
branches of the military through history, Veterans groups
had tables with information, a beautiful quilt was auctioned
off as a benefit for the Oregon Veteran's Home, and donated
flag pins were given out to every person who attended. |
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TEAM: While guests were enjoying the lobby displays and
hospitality of the House Team, the Production & Technical
Teams were hard at work, preparing for the event. Just a few
of the 20-member team are shown here. Top row, left to
right: Sound Technician Dave Sealey; Dave Sealey, Technical
Director Scott Hicks, and Tech Support Steve Hotaling; Lighting
Director Del Pullen. Middle row, left to right: Dennis
Laughlin of Sojourn; Rick Peters and Joe Fidanzo of Sojourn,
and the crew setting up instruments and sound equipment.
Bottom row, left: House Co-Managers Rhonda Johnson and
Elaine Cook. Center: Scott Hicks and Steve Hotaling. |
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IN ATTENDANCE: Guests at the event included war heroes
and special individuals holding an important place in U.S.
history. Left column, top to bottom: Gus Smoorenburg
of the Dutch resistance, who greatly helped U.S. forces fight
the Germans in WWII with two daughters of Sojourn band members;
Korean war Veterans, who helped secure freedom for the South
Korean people. Middle column: Howard Ramsey, one of
only 30 living WWI Veterans. Right column, top to bottom:
Nisei Veteran Kennie Namba who served with the 442nd Regimental
Combat Team, 100th Battalion during World War II; four members
of the 442nd, the most highly decorated unit of its size and
duration in U.S. history. |
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DINNER: After the event, guests speakers and the core
event team enjoyed dinner together at a local restaurant.
Back row, left to right: Lou Cook, Bill Guarnere, Roberta
Rowe, Alter Wiener, Rick Peters, Buck Compton, Don Malarkey,
Elizabeth Peters, Ruth Namba, Kennie Namba, Rhonda Johnson,
and Tim Johnson. Front row: Elaine Cook and Irene Malarkey.
A total of 31 guests were at the dinner, generously donated
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ABOUT
THE PRODUCERS
Sojourn Productions was formed in 2002 to create music
and events that have a profound impact on audiences.
The founders, along with the experienced players in
Sojourn (The Band), share a strong background of more
than 20 years of producing and performing in concerts
and theatrical events for a wide variety of audiences.
This
unique group of artists brought to "Freedom Is Not
Free" a passion to encourage in this generation the
love and appreciation for our freedom, and a desire
to offer an extravagant expression of thanks to those
who have sacrificed much to secure that freedom.
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2003 Sojourn Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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