I would like to wish all my brothers and sisters, and all the busineses that helped us complete our mission this year a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May all your dreams come true. We look forward to seeing all of you in the New Year!
We have completed our mission for 2009 with the most successful Memorial Ride ever! We had almost seventy riders leave from Philadelphia and Harrisburg Pa., and another thirty riders from the Pittsburgh Pa., area. John and Susan Lowe were fantastic again this year, feeding all the men, women and children the most unbelievable smoked chicken, hamburgers, hotdog's and salads fit for a king! The weather was picture perfect for the ride up to shanksville, and for the ride back. I would like to thank everybody from the bottom of my heart, Tess Hoover for leading the riders from the Harrisburg area, Jim from the Pittsburgh area for ridding down with his guys and gals, Some of our new comers from central New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and special thanks to Mr. Dan Crawford, a Phila fire fighter, who, on the return trip, fixed several bikes that broke down, and for going above and beyond the call of duty, staying with our brother and sister form New Jersey, and having his brother come up with a trailer to get them home. Its men and women like Dan that make our mission so important!
I would also like to thank our Associates, Directors, Friends and family that have been with all year long, working tirelessly all year long.
Another special thanks to the Rawnhurst Bustelton ambulance for another safe escort all the way up to Shanksville! These men and women have been there for us, regardless of the weather, providing emergency services, God forbid if ever needed.
The scholarships this year were awarded to the Philadelphia Police and Firefighters Scholarship fund, and Mr. Dillon Bradley.
Dillon also received an electric guitar and a Phillies jersey, as well as guitar lessons.
Next years ride will be on September 4TH, Labor Day weekend.
Please continue to check this web site "events" page for rides we will participate in through out the year.
Thanks to everyone that was part of this mission, and my personal wish that you all stay healthy, prosper, know the meaning of love, and never forget that you will always be considered Brothers and Sisters!
John M Hamilton Sr.
Founder