Freedom Fest 2002

Freedom Fest 2002 had some of the best patriotic
speakers in the country in attendance.

Bob Heft, creator of the 50 star flag,
shows the original flag.  Bob has
become a favorite at Freedom Fest.

Bob Heft with local Girl Scout Troop 308

Bob on stage with the original 50 star flag.

Bob Heft with Nodaway - Holt school kids after he talked
to them about creating the original 50 star flag.

Chris Noel, entertainer and movie star,
sang and helped  M.C. many of the
activities.  Chris runs a homeless
veterans shelter in Florida.

Larry Stark, a returned POW, spoke
on his work on behalf of the POW/MIA
issue.  Larry was a civilian who was
captured during the Vietnam war.

John Musgrave is one of the best speakers on
the POW issue in the country.  John is also a
Marine who served in Vietnam.

Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000 and wife of
the Lt. Gov. of Kentucky, made her first appearance at
Freedom Fest 2002.  Heather spoke on her reign as
Miss America and being the daughter of a Vietnam
Veteran.  As Miss America, her platform was veterans
issues, such as homeless veterans, agent orange and
the POW/MIA issue. Heather mingled with everyone
and entertained as well.

Miss America 2000, Heather French Henry
performed with her mother.   Talent runs in the
family..  Because Freedom Fest is a family event,
Heather brought her mother, father and her
brother with her to Skidmore.

Freedom Fest 2002 also had many special activities.

A peoples choice motorcycle show has become one of the favorite atractions.

Maitland Christian Church Youth Group puts on a musical, theatrical
tribute to our service men and women.

The auctions and raffles are not only one of the biggest money makers for
the event, but some of the best entertainment.  This quilt was raffled off on
Saturday evening.  As has been several times in the past, one of the patrons
from Salina, Kansas won it.

Moose, a regular at Freedom
Fest, comes to us from
Operation Wildlife in Linwood,
Kansas.

Civil War living history displays were an
added attraction at Freedom Fest 2002.

Trees were planted in honor of veterans who
have passed away.

The Pow/MIA ceremony was held Saturday evening.  
It was done by VVA Chapter 809, Salina, Kansas.

The veterans round table gives
veterans of all wars an opportunity
to voice their views on a particular
subject.  This year's subject was -
How did 9/11 effect you?

Chris Noel acted as the mediator of
the round table.

Local veterans as well as event
speakers were invited to participate
in this forum.

The entertainment at Freedom Fest is second to none.  
Freedom Fest 2002 was no exception.

Britt Small, co-founder of
Freedom Fest, sings his patriotic
message.

Rev. John Steer not only has a
beautiful voice, he also delivers God's
message at the all-faith church service
on Sunday.

Adrian Cronauer performs with FUBAR

Freedom Fest is a family oriented event.  Even the entertainers
bring their kids along for the fun.  Future Freedom Fest
entertainers in training.