Veteran, Patriot and country music artist Ryan Weaver is the keynote speaker
Ryan Weaver will be the keynote speaker Fri. May 19 at an event hosted by Patriots United. The event – Overcoming Adversity: This country is worth it! – will be held at 6 p.m. at the Black Pearl on the Columbia, located at 56 S. 1st St. in Washougal.
Weaver is a veteran, Patriot, and country music artist. He served the United States for 21 years and is a retired Army Blackhawk pilot and double Gold Star family member.
Weaver has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and CMA Music Festival.
Attendees will also hear local updates from the Patriots United leadership team, who will share “real solutions making a real difference!”
“Ryan has a POWERFUL MESSAGE and incredible music,’’ according to event organizers.
Tickets are available at the following link – Overcoming Adversity. General admission tickets are $25.
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