SAVE THE DATE: The Recreation and Culture Department, in partnership with the VFW and American Legion, are honoring our military with support of Carry the Flame Across America. On Saturday May 18, 2013, between 11:30am and 12:00pm, a motorcycle procession (1000-5000 motorcycles) will pass southbound Highway 169 to honor Owasso’s fallen heroes. The honor ride will be exiting on 76th street and continuing westbound toward Main street. Citizens are encouraged to line the north side of 76th street from the west service road to Main Street to show support of our heroes. Cub Scout 835 will be passing out American flags to wave in honor of the military.
Carry the Flame Across America provides financial and educational support for military families and the children of American Armed Forces personnel both veterans and active duty that may be or have been affected by deployment, disability, or loss while serving.
Carry the Flame began in 2002 when King Cavalier II took the first ceremonial torch, borrowed from the Special Olympics to the Rolling Thunder Candlelight Vigil on Memorial weekend in Washington, DC. The Flame was lit and carried by representatives of the American Gold Star Mothers, American Gold Star Wives, and the Blue Star Mothers of America and continues to this day.
The first Carry the Flame cross country tour was in 2003 when riders leaving from California carried the ceremonial torch to the Navajo/Hopi reservation.
Carry the Flame, inc. is a not for profit corporation that is dedicated to the honor and memory of veterans , those currently serving in the armed forces of the USA and the families.
For additional information please visit www.carrytheflame.org or contact the Recreation and Culture Department at (918) 376-1504.
