Patriot Ride 6-19-10

[chuckwagon]

Just wanted to throw out a note that the Patriot Ride is this Saturday at the Ham Lake Lions park just off 65! It is a great event and there is a lot to see and do and is kid friendly. Donations are 25 dollars in advance and 35 dollars the day of (10 dollars for passenger)! It is a great event and is for a great cause. See yah there!

[PierBridge]

Unfortunately I'll be missing this due to prior obligations..

I really wanted to be there for the Helicopter fly-over and the drawing for the Harley..

Have fun!

[chuckwagon]

It was a great ride! The weather was cool and the sun peaked a little bit. The fly over was pretty good as well and there were a lot of military weapons and tanks out as well!

[PierBridge]

I heard it was incredible with close to 3,000 bikes and 5,000 people total supporting this great cause!

Minnesota Patriot Guard is a diverse group of riders and individuals with one thing in common: we all have tremendous respect for those who risk their lives every day, whether on American soil or abroad, in securing our nation's freedoms and liberties. We encourage those who share this respect to join us in support of all those who have served.

Minnesota Patriot Guard welcomes those who do not ride motorcycles, those who are not veterans, and those who come from different states. We only require Respect.

Our primary mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. We do this to accomplish the following:

1. Show respect and honor to our fallen heroes, and support their families and their communities.

2. Ensure an atmosphere of dignity and respect for those in mourning.

Other missions undertaken by Minnesota Patriot Guard include:

* Honor Missions for veterans as requested by families

* Visits to VA Medical Centers and Minnesota State Veterans Homes

* Welcome Home and Deployment Sendoff Missions

In 2009 the Minnesota Patriot Guard donated $100,593 in program services to Minnesota military members and their families, wounded and injured, families of Fallen Heroes, and our Veterans.

http://www.thepatriotride.org/