Marine Tribute Bike

June 26th, 2011

Marine Tribute Bike visits Bike Night at Gilligan’s

On June 8 at 3:30 p.m. Lawrence J. Tremblay and the Marine Tribute Bike were escorted by approximately 40 motorcycles (from several groups) from Howard Johnson’s in Norwich to Gilligan’s in Sherburne to set up for Bike Night. Thanks to Johnny Quattrocchi and Fast Lane Biker magazine for connecting ALR Post 189 & Sherburne Wheelers to Larry Tremblay. The Marine Tribute Bike was built to honor the memory of Larry’s son, Cpl. Joseph S. Tremblay and the 47 other fallen soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines that gave the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq in April 2005.

Over 330 motorcycles jam-packed the parking lot at Gilligan’s to pay tribute to fallen soldiers and to our military. Norwich City Police Dept. provided assistance with coverage of the intersections for the escort. Norwich Fire Dept. displayed the American Flag as the escort left Norwich. Sherburne Fire Dept. displayed the American flag as the escort rode into Sherburne. Sherburne American Legion Post 876 provided the Color Guard and the Riffle Volley. Thad Karaman of Sherburne (11 years old) played Taps. Stephen Cady of Norwich played his bagpipes. Donations were made by American Legion Post 189, American Legion Riders Post 189, CNY Leathernecks, and Nam Knights MC. Members of CNY Leathernecks, Nam Knights, Waterville Legion Riders Post 92, Oneonta American Legion Riders Post 259, Fire & Iron Station 47, Red Knights Chapter 40, Blue Knights, Boosefighters, Christian Motorcycle Association; and Ben Rabin of The Rabin Law Firm (and friend of ALR Post 189) attended this event.
A sincere thanks to all who attended this very special Bike Night!

***FREEDOM ISN’T FREE***

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Written by Donne Danyluk
Photos by Jennifer Thompson

Marine Corps Tribute Bike Website

Walter Reed Hospital

June 23rd, 2011

Walter Reed Hospital

Robert Hagen’s uncle sent this picture of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 944 & Purple Heart Chapter 490 presenting an American Legion Riders Post 189 Norwich, NY check to the Chaplin at the Walter Reed Hospital. The ALR189 donated $100 to the hospital to give soldiers a little spending money if they are doing well enough to leave the hospital for a day or two. In total they received almost $1000 that day.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center Website

Red Cross at Bethesda Naval Hospital

June 23rd, 2011

Red Cross at Bethesda Naval Hospital

Robert Hagen’s uncle sent this picture of a presentation of a check to the Red Cross at Bethesda Naval Hospital from the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 944 & Purple Heart Chapter 490.

National Naval Medical Center Website

Ice Cream Ride and Dice Roll

June 16th, 2011

Relay for Life
Ice Cream Ride & Dice Roll
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JASON’S RUN

January June 7th, 2011

JASON’S RUN

Our friends of the American Legion Riders Post 259 in Oneonta is sponsoring their 3rd annual Jason’s Run this Saturday. Below is their flyer with the info.

No ALR189 July Meeting

January June 6th, 2011

No ALR189 July Meeting

There will be no American Legion Riders Post 189 monthly meeting in July. Our next scheduled meeting will be on August 4th at 7:00pm.