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Megan Watts dedicated her Greer Idol song, "Remembered You Today" to her father, who was in the audience Saturday. When she won Greer Idol Teen, two years ago, her father was deployed in Afghanistan.
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National Guard reserves chatted with children who were fascinated with the inside of this chopper and the military equipment and displays at City Park.
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Children waved the American flag with as much gusto as many who honored the veterans and military during the evening.
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The Eagle, Freedom Blast's mascot, lands at the rib eating contest at the City Park amphitheater.
All events were held outside with Greer Idol and Idol Teen performers singing patriotic songs.
20 Ride: ’The Zac Brown Tribute Band had an encore performance after its successful appearance at the 2014 Freedom Blast. Jack Black, shown on home page gallery, entertained leading into the fireworks display that ended the event.