RE/MAX Tour for the Troops
Warrior One's New Mission
Supporting servicemen and servicewomen who've sacrificed so much for our freedom
From covering combat, to covered in art, to recovering lives, Warrior One, the famed Hummer, is back on the road to help severely injured service members reclaim their independence.
RE/MAX International, Inc., is sponsoring RE/MAX Tour for the Troops to benefit two organizations dedicated to improving the lives of disabled veterans:
Fisher House Foundationtm and
Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundationsm. Warrior One has already captured attention at appearances across the United States.
Booking Information
Tour stops include major car and air shows, military events and other forums. For booking information, contact
Suzanne Ryan RE/MAX International, (303) 796-3606.
Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundationsm
"We Shall Never Leave You, We Shall Never Forsake You."
The Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation helps severely wounded U.S. veterans return to lives of self-sufficiency and independence after initial physical rehabilitation. Volunteer teams mentor the veteran in his or her hometown or new community, assisting with housing, transportation, education, job training, employment and other needs. Please visit
sentinelsoffreedom.org to contribute.
Fisher House Foundationtm
"Helping military families"
Fisher House builds "comfort homes" at major military and VA medical centers across the U.S. so that loved ones can be close by during a hospitalized service member's treatment and rehabilitation. More than 60,000 families have been assisted. Please visit
fisherhouse.org to contribute.
The Warrior One's History
Warrior One, a Hummer H1, served CNN journalists embedded with a U.S. Marine Corps infantry battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Its news crew reported on coalition forces in the opening push from Kuwait to Baghdad in March and April 2003.
RE/MAX International Co-Founders Dave and Gail Liniger, in support of Fisher House and in appreciation of Warrior One's history and artwork, bought the H1 in 2007 with a bid of $1 million at the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz. Competing bidder Dave Ressler, owner of car dealerships in North Dakota and Montana, contributed an additional $250,000. The entire $1.25 million went directly to Fisher House.
The "CNN Warrior One" RE/MAX Tour for the Troops furthers the spirit of the Warrior One story, generating increased awareness and support for two foundations with complementary missions.
Story Captured in Art
In 2007, CNN auctioned the vehicle to benefit the Fisher House Foundation, which provides housing to families of hospitalized service members across the U.S. But first, The Learning Channel (TLC) television show "Overhaulin'" customized the vehicle. The highlight: Expert airbrush artists covered the Hummer with images from its mission in Iraq.
The "Overhaulin'" team, led by designer Chip Foose, looked through 400 photographs from Warrior One's time in Iraq to choose scenes for the vehicle.
Scenes include a sleeping bag painted on the hood to represent the prime sleeping spot - off the desert floor, away from the scorpions and camel spiders. Another depicts a service member reading a letter from home, and an orbiting satellite appears on the vehicle's roof.
Restoration Rundown
- Refurbished in seven days
- More than 40 participants
- 4,200 hours of labor
- 240 hours of custom airbrushing
- Chevy Big Block 454 replaces original diesel engine
- 6-inch suspension lift; 37-inch tires on Chip Foose one-off wheels
- Entire frame and chassis restored; engine, transmission and axles color-matched burnt orange; Magnaflow exhaust satin-silver powder coat
- Every component powder-coated or painted; more than 6,000 pieces of polished stainless steel
- Custom Katzkin leather interior
- 7,500-watt Kicker audio system with two 103-pound subwoofers; DVD player and six Vivo LCD monitors
Upcoming Appearances
May 10 - 12
Second annual John G. Borbonus Memorial Golf Tournament
Boise, ID
Recent Appearances
March 1-7
RE/MAX International Convention
Las Vegas, NV
RE/MAX 2008 International Convention marks a momentous milestone as we celebrated our 35th year in the real estate industry.
March 3-6
RE/MAX International Convention
Atlanta
Introduction of the CNN Warrior One to RE/MAX
March 8-12
Autorama Show
Detroit
Annual event showcasing more than 1,000 hot rods, custom cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles; more than 130,000 people attended
March 28-April 2
Denver International Auto Show
Denver
Over 100,000 attended
April 19-23
New Mexico Auto Show
Albuquerque
Motor Trend Auto Show, the nation's largest auto-show producer, which features hundreds of the newest cars, trucks, minivans and sport utility vehicles
May 4-5
Paralympics
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Patriotic tailgate with American heroes
May 5-6
Blossom Festival
Canon City, Colo.
An annual town celebration, located in Veterans Park in downtown Canon City
May 19-20
Aurora Veterans Festival - Buckley AFB
Aurora, Colo.
Groundbreaking celebration for the Colorado Freedom Memorial, a memorial honoring fallen Colorado soldiers
May 24-29
Blossom Time Festival & Balloon Races
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
National CNN coverage throughout the Memorial Day weekend
June 1-4
Good Guys 10th Colorado Nationals
Loveland, Colo.
A three-day event that attracted over 100,000 auto enthusiasts
June 9-14
Midsummer Days
North Branch, Minn.
A special display at The Mall of America, designated to recognize families of active duty military personnel
June 28
Washington Mutual
Denver
Annual Washington Mutual Employee Auto Show
July 7-8
Scott Air Force Base
O'Fallon, Ill.
An air show celebrating the Air Force's 60th anniversary and the base's 90th birthday
July 9-23
Hummer of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
The Warrior One will be a showroom displayed at the Hummer Dealership
July 25
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
RE/MAX night at Busch Stadium
July 28-29
Dayton International Air Show
Dayton, Ohio
More than 80,000 aircraft enthusiasts, spectators and military men and women are expected to attend
Aug. 3-5
Carlisle All-Truck Nationals
Carlisle, Pa.
The largest pure truck show in America; the Warrior One was featured among more than 2,000 big rigs, mini and classic trucks
Aug. 12-15
RE/MAX Summer Conference
Denver
RE/MAX Affiliates had the chance to view the unique vehicle
Aug. 17-19
Salute to American Veterans
Winter Park, Colo.
The 15th annual event honored military men and women; more than 40,000 motorcyclists and spectators attended this spectacular event.
Sept. 1
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colo.
The Warrior One helped kickoff a new season of Falcon football when the AFA took on South Carolina State.
Sept. 2
Rocky Mountain Concours D'Elegance
Colorado Springs, Colo.
The Warrior One was displayed at the annual competition at the Broadmoor, which showcased the finest examples of automotive and motorcycle design.
Sept. 21-23
Plano Balloon Festival
Plano, Texas
Three-day event with more then 75 colorful hot air balloons and over 200,000 spectators.
Oct. 24-28
RE/MAX Long Drive Championship
Mesquite, NV
The Warrior One will be on display at the world's premier golf finals
Oct. 29
Barrett-Jackson VIP Press Conference
Las Vegas, NV
The Warrior One was there when the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced that they will bring their renowned collector car extravaganza to Las Vegas
Nov. 8-11
Tampa Bay International Auto Show
Tampa Bay, FL
Representatives from more than 30 leading manufacturers were at this Motor Trends Show, answering questions and providing information on the latest vehicles.
Nov. 22-25
Arizona International Auto Show
Phoenix, AZ
The Warrior One was showcased along side 400 of the latest cars, trucks, crossovers and sport-utility vehicles.
Dec. 1-29
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum
Denver, CO
For the month of December, the Warrior One was displayed alongside three dozen historic airplanes and space vehicles in a 1930's-era former Air Force hangar.
Jan. 10-13
Motor Trends Silicon Valley International Auto Show
San Jose, CA
Representatives from more than 30 leading manufacturers were at this Motor Trends Show, answering questions and providing information on the latest vehicles.
Jan. 15 - 20
Barrett-Jackson Auction
Scottsdale, AZ
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Tour for the Troops, Warrior One was displayed where the mission all started - at the Barrett-Jackson Auction.
Jan. 21 - 24
Hacienda Harley-Davidson
Scottsdale, AZ
Warrior One was displayed in the Harley-Davidson showroom.
Jan. 24
Welcome Home Ceremony and Art Auction at Rima Fine Art
Scottsdale, AZ
Attendees welcomed the newest Sentinels of Freedom scholarship recipient to Phoenix, and bid on some very important works of art to benefit the foundation.
Feb. 8-10
Motor Trends Iowa-Illinois Regional Auto Show
Davenport, IA
The Warrior One was showcased along side 400 of the latest cars, trucks, crossovers and sport-utility vehicles.
2-For 1 Coupon
Feb. 22-24
The Home Builders Association of Greater Southwestern Illinois Home Show
Belleville, IL
Gather information and ideas to restore, rebuild and renew your home at this Home Improvement Show. For more information please visit,
http://www.hbaswil.org/HomeShow/homeshows.htm.
April 10-13
Central Kentucky Home and Garden Show
Lexington, KY
The longest running and largest Home and Garden show in Kentucky. For more information please visit,
ckyhomeshow.com.
April 26
Timothy J. Moshier 5K Memorial Run
Delmar, NY
The Warrior One joined more than 400 runners and walkers at this charity event, which raised money for Fisher House and Capt. Timothy J. Moshier Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, please visit
www.timothyjmoshier.com
May 3
Dyess Air Force Base - Big Country AirFest
Abilene, TX
The Warrior One was displayed at this one-day event, which featured a wide variety of military and civilian aerial performances.
