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Title: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: Cody Roiter on September 07, 2024, 10:51:53 PM

WOW what a great day indeed in Grayling with new and old friends. Talking about Archery, bowhunting, and the works. Got to see many old friends like Gene Hopkins, Johnnyrazorhead , Pete the Greek, John Heart. The Statue Unveiling was an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity. That my lovely wife and I and everyone in attendance will remember. I didn't take to many pictures as I was too busy talking lol. I'm sure as time goes on more great photos and videos will be showing up.

I'd also like to Thank Pete for letting me be part of a 24 shot glass salute to Fred. If I remember correctly Pete called it a " Have a drink with Fred" we got to keep the shot glass with the bear archery Grayling logo on them

Ted Nugent was the special guest who sang his famous song Fred Bear, to hear it in person sent chills down my back

Everyone on the Fred Bear Day council deserves a big round of applause 🏹

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: Trenton G. on September 07, 2024, 11:57:41 PM

Very cool. I'll be down that way in a few weeks. Might have to swing by and check it out.

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: shick on September 09, 2024, 03:30:54 AM

Thanks for the pics and re-cap Cody.  I was amazed at the amount of people at this event.  I never expected it.  Great tribute.
Shick

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: Bowguy67 on September 09, 2024, 06:40:33 AM

Really neat my buddy went out to be there

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: woodchucker on September 09, 2024, 01:21:34 PM

Fred Bear was my childhood hero since grade school....  :archer:

Wish I had heard about this sooner... Would have been a trip for the bucket list!! Thanks for sharing, Cody!!!!

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: JR Chambers on September 09, 2024, 02:07:18 PM

I loved Fred Bear. I bought a 1970's vintage Bear camo outfit like I use to use back in High School and college. Going to wear it this fall.

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: Jason Hansen on September 12, 2024, 12:35:18 PM

Hey Cody, thanks for sharing.  Mr. Bear deserves it for doing so much for Grayling, but also the traditional archery community.

Just out of curiosity, where will the statue be displayed?  Will it be on the grounds of the old Bear factory?

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: Cody Roiter on September 14, 2024, 07:19:09 PM

Hi Jason, sorry it took a few days to get back to you  :o  It's in the city park which is next too spikes keg of nails. You can't miss it !

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: Pine on September 14, 2024, 09:19:24 PM

https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=183871.0

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: Jason Hansen on September 16, 2024, 09:06:14 AM

Quote from: Cody Roiter on September 14, 2024, 07:19:09 PM

Hi Jason, sorry it took a few days to get back to you  :o  It's in the city park which is next too spikes keg of nails. You can't miss it !

No worries, thanks Cody...I know right where you're talking about and will check it out next month.

Title: Re: Great day in Grayling Mich- Fred Bear Statue Unveiling
Post by: Jason Hansen on September 16, 2024, 09:07:56 AM

Quote from: Pine on September 14, 2024, 09:19:24 PM

https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=183871.0

Thank you, Dale.  Looks like I need to get back on more often...bummed I missed the unveiling.  :banghead: