Rainmakers Press Release
For Immediate Release: June 23, 2008 
Contact: Jeff Cardwell
Phone: 317- 413-1331
Email: jcardwell@phpnetwork.org

Indianapolis, IN: June 23, 2008 – Grace Assembly of God in Greenwood, Indiana is presenting it's seventh annual "Honor Our Heroes" Community Patriotic Celebration on Sunday, June 29, 2008. This event is for the purpose of saying thank you to those who serve our nation as veterans and active military and to those who serve our community (law enforcement and fire safety personnel).

Special guests for this event include General Stewart Goodwin, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Greenwood Mayor Charles Henderson, Beech Grove Mayor Joe Wright, former Congressman Mike Sodrel and Indianapolis Colts Player Hunter Smith. Also part of the event are the bands Salvador, Connersvine, John David Webster and the Indianapolis Children's Choir. The Indianapolis
Metropolitan Police Department Motorcycle Precision Drill Team will also be performing.

"Our first Honor Our Heroes patriotic celebration was in 2002 in response to the tragedy that occurred in our nation on September 11, 2001," said Wayne Murray, senior pastor of Grace Assembly of God. "We were reminded just how heroic the men and women were who serve our nation and our communities. At the Honor Our Heroes event, we want to give the community an opportunity to
honor those who serve our nation and our community. The event has grown significantly each year. Last year, more than 5,000 people were present for the celebration and approximately 700 "heroes" received a gift provided by the people of Grace Assembly of God," the pastor continued.

The event begins with a family festival at 6:00 p.m. with live music on the huge stage. The band Salvador (more info at www.salvadorlive.com) will headline the bands playing on the main stage
during the pre ceremony family festival, along with local talents like John David Webster and Connersvine. There will be a Military Flyover with a large military display of equipment, vehicles, a climbing wall and an opportunity for kids to see emergency vehicles. A large kids zone filled with carnival games along with area restaurants providing food.

The ceremony to honor our heroes begins at 8:45 p.m. The one hour ceremony will feature guest speakers, patriotic music, a 5,000 balloon launch, pyrotechniques and a special commissioned metal presented to each law enforcement officer, fire safety officer, veteran and active military
present. One of the areas largest fireworks displays will conclude the evening at dusk.

This outdoor event is FREE to the public. For more information contact Grace Assembly of God at (317) 535-5640. Grace A/G is located five miles south of the Greenwood Park Mall on South U.S. Highway 31 in Greenwood.