Saturday, June 19, 2010

A "Tribute to our Troops" benefit concert featuring Rockie Lynne at the Shanty Restaurant

A "Tribute to our Troops" benefit concert featuring Rockie Lynne was held at the Shanty Restaurant in Wadsworth, IL. with a special thanks honoring war veterans that gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep our America safe and free.  Waukegan Fire Fighter Paul Rice shows off his 55' Chevy to Mr. Rockie Lynne (left).  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Rockie Lynne and his band.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

War veteran Noel Naughton shakes the hand of Mark Robbins who just made the Lake County Sheriff's Squad, Mark was shot through his right eye and out the back of his head serving as a Navy Seal.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Anne Sherony (left) laughing hard and haveing fun with her father, War veteran Noel Naughton.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Rockie Lynne rocking out intensely and really playing hard dedicating his music to all veterans, he's a veteran himself.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

World War II veteran Ken Hoffman dances with his daughter Nancy Clifton during Rockie's performance.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Bob Dchsner dancing with his wife Sandy having a good old time during Rockie's performance.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Rockie sang a remixed version of the Pledge of Allegiance/America Oh Beautiful as a dedication to all the veterans and families supporting their troops.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The large crowd showing their support for our troops sang the Pledge of Allegiance together as one big family of friends.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Marines Cpl. Michael Blaha folded a flag with Sgt. Gabe Garriga of the U.S. Army inhonor of all our brothers and sisters that fell fighting for our country.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

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