78th Sturgis� Motorcycle Rally� Presents Sergeant First Class Retired Dana Bowman.
August 2, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jerry W. Cole
August 2, 2018 Rally and Events Director Ph: 605-720-0800
E-mail: jerryc@sturgisgov.com
Sturgis SD – 78th Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ Presents Sergeant First Class (Retired) Dana Bowman.
In 1994, while serving as a member of the U.S. Army’s elite parachute team, The Golden Knights, a mid-air collision cost Dana Bowman both of his legs. His determination in the Army, and now the civilian world, has earned him world-wide recognition as a motivational speaker and skydive demonstrator. Traveling the world, Dana spreads his message, “It’s Not the Disability, It’s the Ability! Never Quit.” Dana will be offering a free presentation to the public on Saturday, August 4 at 11:00 AM in the Community Center Theater.
Dana will be doing several parachuting jumps during the 78th Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ including a jump during the Opening Ceremonies and on Military Appreciation Day.
Jump Schedule: All jump times are approximate and weather dependent.
Friday, August 3 at 4:00 PM - Jumping into Main & H-D Way intersection during the Opening Ceremony taking place at Harley-Davidson Rally Point Plaza.
Monday, August 6 at 4:00 PM - Jumping into the Sturgis Fairgrounds during Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Race.
Tuesday, August 7 at approximately 2:00 PM - Jumping into the lot north of the Sturgis Community Center during the Rolling Thunder Ride, in honor of Military Appreciation Day.
The 78th Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ takes place August 3–12. For event related news and schedule of events visit http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com or join us on Facebook.
