Update: Freedom Ride info.

[bigdaddyking]

I know that this says Oregon, but read further. Lets help support these men and women. USA, USA, USA



Oregon will be participating again in the 2nd National Armed forces</SPAN> FreedomRide. The FreedomRide will start at 10:00 am at Columbia Harley Davidson in Vancouver, Washington, to in-coorporate the whole Veterans Hwy I-205, that runs both Washington and Oregon. A big thank you goes to Jason and his employee's for letting the 2nd National Armed Forces FreedomRide begin in his store front parking lot.
2nd National Armed Forces FreedomRide will end at Linn County Veterans Memorial in Albany Oregon. A small ceremony will commence when all riders are in at the memorial. Small ceremony will include the Mayor Sharon of Albany Oregon, Our dignitaries are Gold and Blue Star Parents Mark and Jacque Richmond. Mark & Jacque's son Joe Rodewald KIA in Oct.2010 by roadside bomb.and a Walk of Honor around the Linn County Veterans Memorial.
Dinner to follow at the Albany Eagles Lodge 127 Broadalbin St. NW, Albany, OR When ceremony is done, then head down Hwy 20 to 99E to get to the American Legion Post 10. SAL (Sons of the American Legion) are sponsoring and serving dinner for this event. Dinner is a Buffet, one time through, with Baron of Beef, Salmon, and Salad bar for $15.95, or all you can eat only Salad Bar is $4.95 for the smaller appetite. With a live band to follow dinner. The Band is Bullett! Please RSVP dinner. dinner starts aprox 5:00pm. A great big thanks to the Eagles Club for the use of there space. A great big Thanks SAL for hosting this dinner. Aprox. 300 motorcycles and cars will be in the run.
On the 21st day of May (Armed Forces Day), The 2nd National Armed Forces FreedomRide will happen again. There are 30+ States & 70 Coordinators that are participating in the FreedomRide and more expected. We need this to spread Nation Wide, with a showing of support for all Armed Forces, our Troops, the KIA, MIA, POW and all that still stand to Serve our Country. To many lives have repeatedly paid the price through the years of Battles and in War, by protecting our Security and giving us our Freedom. FreedomRide is NOT about supporting the battles of war!! FreedomRide is about supporting those that have fought those battles! We may not agree with the reason or cause of these battles in which they fight, but it is vital that we stand proudly, show the Pride and Support we hold for all these brave men and women, that have Served our Country, and those that still Bravely stand to Serve. We must continue to hold Hope and wait for them to return home after the battle is fought. In joining the Freedom Ride, we will all present them with a showing of Support that they so rightly deserve to feel and see. Show Support by lining the streets, sidewalks, along the highways, or in the privacy of their own lawns to waves these Flags too with their own showing of Support. All States involved and Patrons will Fly their Flags~that will wave with the Pride and Support they hold in their hearts for all and their family's.
I am attaching a flyer for you to print and pass out, please spread the word to everyone and encourage them to help spread the word
Thank You for your support in the 2nd National Armed Forces Freedom Ride
Judy

2nd National Armed Forces Freedom Ride!!!!Support our Armed Forces May 21, 2011.
Oregon will participate in the 2nd National Freedom Ride. Join Oregon's ride on
May 21th, 2011.All Bikes and Vehicles are welcome to join the ride. Be Proud
fly your American Flags, or have a patriotic theme supporting our Armed Forces.
Armed forces include the Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, and all branches
of our Military Forces. Veterans of war, P.O.W'S, MIA'S and there families.

[mojo!k]

sounds intersting. need a flag and mount for the 9

anyone heading up to Vancouver?

[bigdaddyking]

I know i will be hitting I-5 at the tualatin exit at about 8:30am. There might be a couple more guys from work heading up at the same time. Whatever you do, don't leave to late because parking gets tight really tight.

BDK

[Doberman]

This is lookin like It's going to ge do-able for me so I'll just see ya'll there at the Harley shop in the COUV...

[bigdaddyking]

sounds good. Till then everyone ride safe.

BDK

[mojo!k]

do any of you run with a flag mount? Have any pics you could show?
edit: nm - found a thread ...

[Doberman]

Well the future of all my trips so far this year have been cancelled.. Every time I make planns something comes up from Softball, apparently we have game make-ups and team fundraisers/ Garage sale to do that Sat the 21st, Thank god this is my last year... But I will stop by at the Harley shop and say hello but will have to return for the afternoon game... Sorry

[bigdaddyking]

no problem, c u at the dealership.

BDK.

[Phat Kenny]

Just got back from Albany and the Freedom Ride. It was great. Weather held. About 100 bikes. Look forward to the next time I can get away. I'm sure someone will post pics. Great job to the organizers, everything seemed to go very smoothly.

[mojo!k]

wish I could've made that one.

looking fwd to some pics. How many 9's were out there?

[bigdaddyking]

Dave and Ken, it was nice meeting you guys. Ken the ride was great, just wish that Dave could have went on the ride with us and hopefully next year we can have more than two 9's in it. I will get pics as soon as I can.

[Doberman]

It was great seeing you guy's at the dealership! Just wish I did'nt have so much going on that Day, but It still felt good getting on the Bike for a short ride. I ended up cruizing over to I-205 and watching you guys all go by Southbound on the top of the overpass. Will definately be going next year and this year still is'nt over for more rides to come!

Yes we still have Seaside, Mt. St Helens(August) and the Big 2nd annuall 109 International meet in Vegas(September) and for those who havent been before, the last Sunday in the month of September there's the Oyster run in Anacortes, WA. that we all head up to, were there's been an awesome showing of 109's and this year looking like 20+....

Check the Washington thread under, ride schedual, because I do remember a Leavenworth, WA. ride in July I think? That's the town that's completely constructed like a German village.

Looking forward to next time! Dave/Doberman...