Background:
Jim Sayre, a retired
transportation manager, began his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in 1983
in a Look-Alike contest, resulting in a third place finish. Over the
years there has been many contest with four first place National awards
at the home of Lincoln in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Also first place in
Rutherford, Kentucky, first place in Salvisa, Kentucky, first place in
Gentryville, Indiana, first place in a Presidential Look-Alike contest
in West Branch, Iowa, and the Association of Lincoln Presenters, Lincoln
of the year 1995.
Jim Sayre has
spoken for Churches, Schools, and many other events, a list brief list
of conventions. The Hoover Association Convention, Iowa City, Iowa,
Alliance For Mentally Ill of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, D A R ,
Convention, Lexington, Kentucky, Ohio Pest Control Convention ,
Columbus, Ohio, and Michigan Ultimate Farmland Preservation Tour
Convention, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Jim Sayre has
dedicated much of his time in an effort to increase America's awareness
in the freedom that we enjoy in this country as demonstrated by Abraham
Lincoln's speeches and actions.
Jim Sayre is a Life Member of the Association of Lincoln
Presenters. |