[June 17, 2013]    

The evening officially began with a prayer from Pastor Robert Long, who is also a cancer survivor.

The American Legion Post 263 color guard was on hand to do the presentation of colors while Lincoln native Debbie Ross sang the national anthem.

The co-chairs for this year's event -- Amy Weidhuner, Nicole Lee and Tabitha Weidhuner -- offered some opening remarks.

Pictures by Curt Fox, Karen Hargis, Lisa Ramlow and Nila Smith