COUNTRY ARTIST ROCKIE LYNNE IS DECLARED AN ‘HONORARY
ADMIRAL’
September 21, 2009—Nashville, TN: Country artist Rockie Lynne
was presented with a framed proclamation, pronouncing him an
Honorary “Admiral” in the Minnesota Naval Militia for “demonstrating
notable patriotism, valor and fidelity.”
The declaration was issued and signed by Minnesota Governor Tim
Pawlenty and presented to a surprised and nearly speechless
Lynne after his performance at the 6th Annual Tribute To The Troops
benefit concert last Sunday, September 13th, in Minneapolis, MN.
This prestigious appointment was made to Rockie Lynne in
recognition of the efforts he has made on behalf of troops related
causes. Lynne is co-founder of the Minnesota-based charity
motorcycle ride and benefit concert TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS,
which just completed its 6th annual event on September 11, 12 & 13
and has raised over $100,000 for the families of fallen soldiers
(www.tributetothetroops.org).
Lynne also recently returned from a 21-day Armed Forces
Entertainment tour where he and his band entertained our deployed
troops at bases around the world, including Afghanistan, The
Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia.
Additionally, his original composition, “Red, White and Blue” which
was included on his self-titled debut released on Universal
Records, is played at most memorial services in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Lynne himself is a veteran of the United States Army and served in
the 82nd Airborne, Ft. Bragg, NC.
“I was stunned when Sgt. Major Mills called me onto the stage and
presented this to me. I am humbled by such a gesture,” comments
Lynne of the appointment.
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