FORGING FORWARD EVENTS

April 16-19, 2026

Port Clinton, OH

Lake Erie

The Bobby Henline Foundation, doing business as Forging Forward is hosting an active duty/veteran military and first responder and Gold Star Family Retreat. This Retreat location will have co-ed lodging available at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, OH.

This is an adults-only retreat.

Forging Forward is invested in Suicide Prevention through personal connections. 

The Forging Forward Walleye Fishing Retreat is open to male and female active duty/veterans who can ambulate independently:

• Military
• Law enforcement
• Firefighters
• EMS
• Rescue Squad
• 911 Operators
• Gold Star Family Members (Parent, Spouse, Child 18+ years)

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2026

May 23, 2026

American Legion Tidewater 

Post 327

705 Lesner Ave

Norfolk, VA

PUBLIC WELCOME TO ATTEND

Forging Forward, The Bobby Henline Foundation and Bobby Henline Comedy present Stand Up Comedy with Bobby Henline and Friends, featuring Dewayne White, opener Slim, and host Dennis Vee.

LOCATION: American Legion Tidewater Post 327, 705 Lesner Ave, Norfolk, VA.

PARKING, FOOD, DRINKS: Free parking, bar food and drinks available before and after the show

DOORS OPEN: 5:00 PM local time for drinks and food, camaraderie

SHOWTIME: 7:00 PM local time

TICKETS: $20

WHERE TO GET TICKETS: 1) Click the link below or 2) get tickets from Linda at the American Legion prior to the show or 3) tickets will be sold at the door the night of the show until all seats are sold

The comedy show is a fundraiser for Forging Forward, The Bobby Henline Foundation.

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