Schemmel

has been the radio voice of the Denver Nuggets since

1992. He also is a survivor of the 1989 crash of United

Airlines flight 232 and author of the book "Chosen

to Live," which will be offered for sale at the

banquet.

On July 19,

1989, Schemmel boarded United Airlines flight 232,

originating in Denver and bound for Chicago. An in-flight

explosion forced the crippled plane to crash land in

Sioux City, Iowa, killing 112 of the 296 people on board.

The video of the crash landing by a local television

station became the most watched piece of news footage in

American television history.

After

escaping the burning plane, Schemmel reentered the

wreckage and rescued an 11-month-old baby. His book,

"Chosen to Live," chronicles the crash of

flight 232 and its subsequent effects on his life. He is

a highly sought-after motivational speaker.

Schemmel's

sportscasting career spans 16 years and includes radio

and television play-by-play of college football and

basketball, as well as basketball coverage for the NBA.

He also spent one year as deputy commissioner and general

legal counsel for the Continental Basketball Association.

He lives in

Littleton, Colo. with his wife Diane, seven-year-old

daughter Maggie, and infant son Ryan.

The first

ticket purchased for the banquet is $25, with each

additional ticket priced at $20. Schemmel's book is

priced at $20. Early reservations are recommended and the

community is invited to attend.

For

additional information or to make reservations, contact

Bob Wilkerson at 770-993-7978 (e-mail him at [email protected] ) , Brian Davis at 770-487-1681 (

e-mail to [email protected] ), Liz Rearden at 770-955-7474

(e-mail to [email protected] ), or David Heller at 770-461-9329

(e-mail to [email protected] ).

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