Freedom Walk Photos 2006
Leading the Way
Colton Lockner, left, with Senator John Boccieri leading Sebring's first America Supports You Freedom Walk. Helping lead the way are my parents, Gary & Robyn Lockner and my 4 brothers, Nick, Hughston, Dalton and Braxton.
TV Interview
This is a picture of me with the newscaster from WEWS News Channel 5 in Cleveland. I went there for an interview. It was so fun!
2006 Freedom Walk
This was the first Freedom Walk in Sebring, Ohio. 2006 people walked which was freaky since it was in 2006!
Each year I have Pastor James Case of my church, Trinity Lutheran in Sebring give a prayer at the beginning of ceremony at the Veteran's Memorial at South Side Park. This is me and my mom during the prayer.
Biggest Supporter
This is a photo of me with John Pappas. He was the owner of Pizza Pan in Sebring. Pizza Pan bought all the T-shirts for the walkers and provided all the pizza and pop for after the walk.
Here I am during an interview with the Pentagon Channel's Staff Sgt. Reina Barnett and Ohio National Guardman Staff Sgt. Matthew Locker. This was at Pizza Pan, who again fed all of us 1 month before the first Freedom Walk in Sebring.
Carnation Kick-off Parade 2006
The Carnation Kick-off Parade is a good way for me to advertise to Alliance to come and support our troops and remember the lives lost on 9/11. This photo is of me leading our group.
Copeland Oaks
Copeland Oaks was great. The Pentagon Media Staff was in town and wanted to see the things in Sebring I like, so of course I took them to Copeland Oaks Retirement Village and the lake I like to fish at. This was their welcome sign!
Fishing at Copeland Oaks
This is a photo of me with Matt Stinson at the Copeland Oaks Lake fishing. It was cool to go there!
Turtle Watching
This is a photo of me with Matt Stinson fishing at Copeland Oaks. I was actually tryig to catch the turtle, but he wouldn't bite! Mayor John Smith supports me every step of the way.
Thanks to Terry Price and The Trojan Horse Restaurant, we held a Poker Run to help me raise money to buy T-shirts for all the walkers. Here I am geared up and ready to head to Geneva-On-The-Lake!
Poker Run 2006
This is a photo of me with the generous couple who allowed me to ride in the side car. I don't remember who they were, but thanks so much! It was awesome!
This is a photo of me with Sebring Mayor John Smith and Staff Sgt. Reina Barnett of the Pentagon Channel. This was at South Side Park right after an interview.
Lovin' my Marine!
This is Staff Sgt. Reina Barnett! She is so cool and funny! I'm still waiting on the blooper reel!
Biggest Supporter of 2006
Here is picture of me with the Secretaryof Defense, Donald Rumsfeld. As you can guess, the other picture includes my mom. I was invited to the Pentagon for a meeting about the America Supports You Freedom Walk.
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is showing me a photo of me and my family with Senator John Boccieri leading the 1st Sebring America Supports You Freedom Walk that is on display in the Pentagon!
Birthday Cake at the Pentagon
While at my meeting in the Pentagon, I was surprised with a birthday cake! How cool was it to have your 10th birthday celebrated in the Pentagon! It was really good cake too!
My Second Family
Mark and Irma McVicker tragically lost their son, Marine Lance Cpl. Danny McVicker in the war on Iraq. They are great people and support EVERYTHING I do. I would like to thank them for all their help and encouragement. Danny used to ride me and my brother Braxton under the cart at Thorn's. He was cool and is sadly missed by everyone.
The McVicker Gang
This is a photo of some of the McVicker supporters who walked in remembrance of Marine Lance Cpl. Danny McVicker at the first Freedom Walk held in Sebring! There were a lot more!!