"These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation
who has a long history of patriotism and honor -
and a nation who has fought many battles
to keep our country free from threats of terror."

-- Michael N. Castle

Friday, July 13, 2007

In Honor of SGT Michael Stokely

I have had the honor of meeting Mr. Robert Stokely, the father of a Fallen Hero. He is an amazing man, who has worked tirelessly to honor his son's sacrifice.

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1ST ANNUAL
“RIDE TO REMEMBER…”


SGT Michael James Stokely
US Army E Troop 108th Cavalry 48th BCT
GEORGIA ARMY National Guard
KIA 8/16/05 – Yusufiyah, Iraq


Saturday, August 25th, 2007

Law Enforcement Escorted Ride
(Cars and Motorcycles Welcome!)


Starting at First Baptist Church of Peachtree City (208 Willow Bend Road/behind City Hall)

AND THE ROUTE WILL INCLUDE THE SGT MIKE STOKELY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY IN SHARPSBURG, GA

Ending at Jackson-Pless National Guard Armory on Armory Road by Newnan High School/Newnan, GA

Family fun, games, entertainment, BBQ, door prizes, auction and

Grand Prize Raffle – a Motorcycle!

Pre-registration urged but can register onsite beginning at 8:00 a.m. We will Roll-off at 10:00 a.m.

This is a ‘sponsor’ ride with a goal of a minimum of $25 per bike/car

For each $250 in sponsorship donations – Free raffle ticket for the Grand Prize

Additional Tickets for the Motorcycle Raffle - $50

LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING SO WE CAN HAVE PLENTY OF FOOD

One free meal ticket with each $25.00 sponsorship donation

Don’t want to ride? Come to the BBQ – plates available for $10.00 each

Children under 12 / hot dog plate - $5.00 each

Make checks payable to “The Mike Stokely Foundation”

Proceeds will help establish a scholarship in Mike’s name at his college

Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, GA - $25,000 challenge goal

For more information contact: Robert Stokely at rrmwastokely-AT-aol.com

WEBSITE: http://www.mikestokely.com/

100 Fountainhead Way, Sharpsburg, GA 30277

678-416-1387

The Mike Stokely Foundation, Inc. is registered and in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State as a non-profit corporation and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (3)(c) charitable organization.

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