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Former Navy SEAL, Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell speaking at Best of Blount Awards


Retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and author of the New York Times best-selling book Lone Survivor, which recounts the heroic sacrifices of fellow SEAL team members assigned to Operation Red Wings, is the guest speaker for the Blount Partnership’s Best of Blount Awards, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m., at the Clayton Center for the Arts on the Maryville College campus.

Tickets go on sale Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. for $35 (plus taxes and fees) by calling the Clayton Center at 865-981-8590 or online at www.claytonartscenter.com.

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Former Navy SEAL, Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell.

Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training and what it takes to join the America’s elite fighting force, to the battle on the mountain, into his family’s experience of community support and generosity, and back to his own incredible story of survival and grace. In powerful narrative, he weaves a rich account of courage and sacrifice, honor and patriotism, community and destiny that audiences will find both wrenching and life-affirming.

In his emotionally raw account, Luttrell honors the memories of all those who died, sharing with us the incredible bravery, courage and honor of these extraordinary warriors. He holds their lives up as examples of the SEAL’s guiding philosophy.

In January 2014, Luttrell’s amazing story made the leap to the big screen with the blockbuster film, Lone Survivor, directed by Peter Berg and starred Mark Wahlberg as Luttrell. The film celebrated a historic open, earning the second biggest January debut of all time.

The Best of Blount Awards focus on the Blount County community rather than only on the business sector. It celebrates those individuals and businesses that give their time and resources to make this area an outstanding place to live and work. Nominations can be made at www.blountchamber.com.

Awards will be given for Philanthropist of the Year, Community Impact Award, Bright Future Award, Business of the Year, First Responder Award and the Tourism Award.

"We are honored to have Marcus take time out of his schedule to visit with the Blount County area," said Bryan Daniels, Blount Partnership president/CEO. "His heartfelt story of family, service, sacrifice and perseverance embody the fight for freedom this country stands for. We hope people leave the evening motivated to go out and make an impact in someone’s life or the community. It’s an emotional story, but you’ll laugh about some things and get touched inside as well.”

Last year's winners were: Tourism Award - Metropolitan Knoxville Authority, Bright Future Award - The Golden Age 1942 Large Business of the Year - Newell Brands, Small Business of the Year - Blount County Eye Center, Community Impact Award - Pregnancy Resource Center and Philanthropist of the Year - Jack Campbell.

Event sponsors are Massey Electric, Cherokee Millwright, Blount Excavating, Stowers Machinery, Interstate Mechanical, DENSO, Nisus Corp., T.W. Frierson Contractor and First Tennessee Foundation.

Published September 17, 2017




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