December 5, 2018 3:13 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
So here we are. The last full event of our touring season. While every place we visit has things it will be remembered by, we knew this event could be something really special. Another escort (in 28-degree temperatures) started things off for arrival to New Lexington High School. Right from the start we knew our “hunch” was correct as this...
December 5, 2018 3:11 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
Five years ago we made our first visit to Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Easily one of the most memorable events we have ever had. It was an easy choice for us to return when we were asked earlier this year. Located in the Knox County Memorial Building Veterans Hall, this newly restored facility made the EoF portraits and Silent Battle seem like...
December 5, 2018 3:09 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
In 2014 we were invited to our first ever Freedom’s Never Free event in Lancaster. That event was so powerful we hoped we would be able to attend another one in the future. That time arrived in 2018 when we were asked to attend this years event. Complete with five traveling exhibits including versions of the WWII, Korean, Vietnam memorials, as...
December 5, 2018 3:05 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
This event marked the second time the EoF has ever been displayed at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington. This year we were fortunate to have the exhibit on display within a brand new part of the facility which contains a chapel, shops and other amenities. It was great to talk to those from around the country attending the show...
December 5, 2018 3:04 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
For the fourth year in a row, the EoF was invited to attend the Circleville Pumpkin Show. As with the previous years we have attended, this one started out with another motorcycle escort to let people know we were in town! Thanks to many efforts, our friends at The Spirit Of America’s Story were able to set up their patriotic display...
December 5, 2018 3:02 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
For the first time in our history, the EoF was invited to attend our first ever Bob Evans Farm Fest. This event is located on the grounds of Bob Evan’s original farm. Thanks to our friends at PepsiCo for introducing us to the down-to-earth folks at Bob Evans so we could bring our outdoor display to the event. The event...
December 5, 2018 2:59 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
When retired veteran Bennie Kidd of VFW 10607 in Burlington, North Carolina contacted us in 2017, he knew exactly what he wanted to bring to his community. Having seen the EoF back in 2014 while in Lynchburg, Virginia, Bennie and his team pulled out all the stops and made this event incredibly special. The Holly Hill Mall & Business Center...
December 5, 2018 2:57 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
Grayson College in Denison, Texas first contacted the EoF last year after we attended the annual W.A.V.E.S convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Finally, we made our way to the great state of Texas with another incredible escort. Students and staff welcomed us in a big way once we arrived at the college. The level of hospitality the EoF team experienced was outstanding and...
December 5, 2018 2:55 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
The Eyes of Freedom team is honored whenever we get the invite to attend Marine Week. This year the Marines brought us to Charlotte, North Carolina for our fifth consecutive Marine Week. The EoF was on display along side of all the heavy equipment and aircraft, making us very visible to everyone that wanted to take in everything Marine related. We...
December 5, 2018 2:53 pm
Published by Sean Flaharty
Another incredible escort started off this event at the Mora Civic Center with great fanfare by not only bringing the Eyes of Freedom into town, but “The Wall” as well. Mora native Brian Zimmerman was on hand helping the EoF and sharing his story of the inspiration that now reaches so many others thanks to our bronze sculpture, Silent Battle Throughout the...
