After a great evening of Arkansas hospitality, we departed Springdale around 9:00 am heading to Memphis Tn. We were escorted by Fayetville Police Dpt. motor officer, their own Police Chief and 2 other cars. We travel South in pretty much all interstate road. We arrived in Memphis around 4:00 pm we were escorted by the Sheriff's Office through downtown ending at the ball park were we wrere greeted by athletes, law enforcement, Special Olympics officials and civilian personnel that were happy and excited by our arrival. The mayor of Memphis read a proclamation making Monday July 2nd "Special Olympics Day". Special Olympics Athletes made signs with each riders name and nickname, what a welcome!!!. As I looked around at my fellow riders I dind't see any of them with dry eyes, this by far was a very touching experience for all of us. Lisa, Special Olympics coordinator for Tn., did a great job in making us confortable and welcome to Memphis. That evening a special dinner for all the riders, with great entertainment and even a special appereance by "Elvis" who also happend to be a 42 year old Special Olympics Athlete took place.
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