Tim Oliphant American Gladiators Watch Party Recap

Tim on the big screen at the American Gladiators watch party Monday Night.

Atlasphere being announced.

Ashley Robbins (blue), Jason Arellano (sitting far left) and Joe White (coming up the stairs).

Tim taking questions after the show.

Tim Oliphant talking to some of his youngest fans.

I couldn’t get a web connection at IMAX so here is a quick recap of the watch party.
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Friends of Tim filled the IMAX Cinema III theater. Tim played bouncer at the door.

As the show started the crowd began to cheer. With the first muscle flex the room erupted. Friendly “boos” rang out when Tim’s competition was introduced.

Tim taunted the Gladiators and announced that, “He’s ready!”

As Toa collided with Tim the crowd groaned, but Tim took the win in Rocketball.

Tim stood in the back with Kris Cooper during the show, laughing and critiquing his performance. He greeted people as they came and went.

Of course you know the rest because you watched the show…

After the show, the lights were brought up and Tim thanked IMAX for allowing the use of their theater. He mentioned that IMAX is thinking about doing other TV type showings in their theaters.

Tim answered questions about the show. Almost slipping up about the results of future shows. He held it together though and the future remains sealed.

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Jason Arellano - New employee announcement

INTERNAL KANAKUK MEMO

DATE: July 8, 2008

TO: Kanakuk Kamps

FROM: Human Resources Department

SUBJECT: New Employee

Please welcome Jason Arellano to the sales and purchasing department. I asked Jason to tell me a little about himself and I don’t think I can improve on his own words. Please note that Heath will be with us for a few more weeks, but we all need to contact Jason as if Heath were not here. This will help him adjust to his new duties.

I will be replacing Heath as he moves on to teach and coach. My wife and I married in April of 2006 and are expecting our first child - Lindsey is 5 months pregnant. I served 5 years in the Marine Corps and have traveled the world. I took part in two tours of combat and closed this chapter of my life after being shot and hit with a grenade. Lindsey and I now reside in Springfield, MO with my mother-in-law and father-in-law while we are waiting for our home to sell in K.C., MO. We are praying for the family that will eventually call our home theirs. My wife was a camper and counselor here at Kanakuk for several years and I have always wanted to be a part of the ministries. Kanakuk is a great organization with solid values centered on Christ and I am honored to do my part in changing the lives of future generations.

I love my family and anything that has to do with the outdoors. I have faced death in the eyes and it has given me a greater appreciation for life. I thank the Lord for each and every day as I have been given many 2nd chances. I look forward to meeting and working with everyone on staff.

Semper Fidelis
Jason Arellano

LIFE, LIBERTY and the
PURSUIT of ANYONE
WHO THREATENS IT.



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Former Marine Sets Up Base Kamp

Heath, one of the Kanakuk warehouse employees is leaving this summer to pursue his passion for coaching basketball. Replacing him is Jason Arellano, former U.S. Marine Sergeant, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Kilo Company, 2nd Platoon. Jason did two tours in Iraq and was wounded in the Battle of Fallujah, December 12th, 2004.



His wife Lindsey is a former Kamper at Kanakuk Kamps. Their engagement overlapped Jason's time in Iraq and here you can read part of their touching story.



Jason will share his testimony on Friday at the I Love America event in Springfield, Missouri. On Wednesday a film crew came to Kanakuk and interviewed Jason for potential inclusion in a documentary film.





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