New York State American Legion Riders Mid-Winter Convention Meeting

January 30th, 2012

New York State American Legion Riders
Mid-Winter Convention Meeting

Members of American Legion Riders Post 189 Norwich NY attended the New York State American Legion Riders Mid-Winter Convention Meeting in Albany, NY on January 27-29, 2012. President Paul Russo, Pastor Ken Fallon, Membership Chairperson Donna J. Danyluk, Ride Captain Lex Danyluk, and members Holly Dobson & Craig Roberts were in attendance. I heard it was a productive and enjoyable convention. Below are some pictures. They will also be added to the Gallery.

ALR189 WebMaster (John Buck)

Nice looking group ready to chow down.

Starting left going clockwise;

President Paul Russo, Pastor Ken Fallon, member Holly Dobson,
member Craig Roberts, Membership Chairperson Donna J. Danyluk,
and Ride Captain Lex Danyluk,

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ALR189 President Paul Russo and the group
presenting an ALR dress shirt to NYSALR Director Jason Bennett

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Hot picture: Two pretty ALR189 Ladies by the Fireplace

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Surrounding Old Glory

Left to right;

Pastor Ken Fallon, member Craig Roberts, President Paul Russo,
member Holly Dobson,  Membership Chairperson Donna J. Danyluk,
and Ride Captain Lex Danyluk,

Seventh Annual Benefit Poker Run

January 27th, 2012

Seventh Annual Benefit Poker Run

Mark your 2012 calendars. The American Legion Riders Post 189 Norwich NY Seventh Annual Benefit Poker Run will be held on Saturday May 19th – Armed Forces Day. It is time for me to dust off and reset the count down clock. As in the past this Benefit Poker Run is to raise money for the Landstuhl Hospital Care Project – a very worthy cause.

ALR189 WebMaster (John Buck)

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“The Landstuhl Hospital Care Project (LHCP) is a non-profit organization that provides comfort and relief items for military members who become sick, injured, or wounded from service in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. Donated items are distributed to patients at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany, the largest American military hospital outside the U.S.; to field hospitals in Afghanistan and Iraq; and to VA facilities throughout the United States.”

Written by LHCP

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Here is our flyer

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If you need a PDF viewer/print app

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Speaking of the Landstuhl Hospital Care Project (LHCP.) What a logo they have – here is their new one – sharp!

Landstuhl Hospital Care Project

RedKnightsChapter40.com is back

January 22nd, 2012

RedKnightsChapter40.com is back

Our friends Red Knights Chapter Chapter 40 NY has some big changes going on. Their RedKnightsChapter40.com is back on the air and better than ever. There are a lot of new additions at www.redknightschapter40.com.

ALR189 WebMaster (John Buck)

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New Red Knights Chapter 40 NY
President Brian Burt and friends

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Red Knights Chapter 40 NY
Charter President/Member Kavin Winton with friend John Buck

(Kavin on right)

RedKnightsChapter40.com

Mesothelioma

January 18th, 2012

Mesothelioma

My lay knowledge of Mesothelioma is that it is a cancer cause by exposure to asbestos. The government started regulating asbestos in the mid 1970s. I remember during my early welding days when I lined a welding rod oven I built with asbestos.

Periodically I get requests from Mesothelioma “organizations” to put a link for their website on ALR189.com. Every time I investigate one of these  organizations websites I find out that they are a front for a law firm.  So I decided to contact an expert to find out how a veteran can find information on Mesothelioma. I emailed Chenango county NY Veterans’ Employment Representative Paul Russo. He gave me information to help me write this story – thanks Paul.

Here are two basic definitions on Mesothelioma. First one is from the Mayo Clinic, and the second one is from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs which Paul Russo relayed to me.

Malignant mesothelioma (me-zoe-thee-lee-OH-muh) is a rare cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs (mesothelium).
Definition;
By Mayo Clinic staff

 

High and/or prolonged exposures to asbestos dusts can cause cancer in humans. There are two types of respiratory cancer caused by exposure to asbestos: mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Definition;
By U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

If you are or know of a veteran who thinks they might have Mesothelioma, look at Occupational and Environmental Exposures: Asbestos from the  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Then contact your local Veterans Affairs Representative. If you live in Otsego, Delaware, Chenango, and Broome counties NY, drop me a line and I will pass to you the info Paul gave me on the times and days that you can talk to your representative.

ALR189 WebMaster (John Buck)

Rolling Thunder – A Marine’s Vigil

January 12th, 2012

Rolling Thunder – A Marine’s Vigil

When I am in a good mood with good people, I can ramble. But when I write, it is usually short to the point. I am not going to ramble, but I am going to give the full story.

I had a good day. After work I went to the gym then home. After something to eat, I checked my email. I wanted to get to work to spend hours doing volunteer work for another website. But I was tired and went to La La Land for 40 winks. I woke up refreshed. Got a cup of coffee, and I was ready to put my nose to the grindstone. So of course I found some distractions. I check my email, and then I went to check my Facebook. The first thing posted at the top caught my attention. I read these amazing words. A lot of people re post stuff and put up quotes of famous people. But this special lady wrote these words. Only at the bottom did she referenced one word from a famous person.

She wrote the words below talking about Rolling Thunder and posted an extremely touching video entitled “Rolling Thunder – A Marine’s Vigil.” This special lady is Sarah Poss. After I read her Facebook post I watched the video. I click on a lot of videos, and about half of them I don’t even get to the half way point and click stop. I guarantee you, you will want to watch this video to the end – it is short, less than three minutes.  Any other time I would of shed tears, but after reading Sarah words and watching this Marine in this video with these Bikers I was in a state of wonderment.

So below is her words. Then there is a screenshot of what I saw that started this episode. I wasn’t planning on putting up a screenshot, but when I backed up the video so that I can list the credits for this video, I decided to add it. After you read her words and see the video. Please read the last section on Sarah Poss.

Thank You
JB

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“Rolling Thunder is one of the greatest annual tribute events for all missing and deceased veterans of all wars. If humankind would remember, that this paradise we call earth belongs to no one governing group or person and was given so that all living beings in it would have all they need and coexist peacefully, there would be no need for a memorial ride to the wall. It would be a joyous ride for peace. Imagine (Remember John Lennon)”

Written by Sarah Poss

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Steve Skemp
Producer
HD Canvas Media LLC
www.hd-canvas.com

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Sarah Poss

I remember seeing Sarah years ago. It was a Sunday morning around 11:00am. It was a nice sunny day , and I had just ridden to the world famous Rockdale Hotel LOL to meet these bikers of the American Spirit MC Tri County Chapter for the first time.  I went up to the porch where they were hanging out, introduce myself then went over to the side, and as many cases before with new groups of people. I just stood there not knowing what to say or do and feeling a little out of place. Sarah came over and hugged me – I felt welcomed!

Years forward. I recently saw Sarah and husband Roy E. Poss “Eric” at the food store. Sarah has recently had massive heart surgery. She walked into the store oxygen tank in tow and headed over to the electric wheel chair -she was ready for shopping. I am sure she could have asked Eric to pick up the food but she is such a trooper. So I gave her a hug and she and Eric were off shopping.

Besides working, taking care of a family, Sarah has worked tirelessly over the years for The Ice Cream Run. The Ice Cream Run raises money for seriously ill children from the local area.

* Please say a prayer for Sarah to have a speedy recovery. *

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Well, three plus hours later and I am getting ready to hit the publish button. I hope I don’t have any typos, and it reads good. Another half hour of proof reading, mentioning this on the ALR189 Facebook and emailing my ALR189 friends and I will be done.

I am tired and coffeed out. I am not scheduled to work tomorrow, but I have a 9:00am appointment which I will most likely blow off. But it was worth it.

I will sleep good.

End of story.
ALR189 WebMaster (John Buck)

Stillwater American Legion Riders Post 1644

January 8th, 2012

Stillwater American Legion Riders Post 1644

Stillwater American Legion Riders Post 1644 emailed me their Open House & Brunch event info, and below that is a screenshot and link to their website. Of course I will add a link to Stillwater ALR 1644 to our Links page.

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Stillwater American Legion Riders Post 1644

Warrior Brotherhood MC

January 7th, 2012

Warrior Brotherhood MC

ALR189 member Jerry Reyes told me about the Warrior Brotherhood MC. After I looked at their national website. I decided to drop them a line to mention something about their site, and to ask if their are any local chapters in our area. Below is a link and screenshot of their website. I will add a link in our Links page. I will also probably add some more national military MC links like the Leathernecks MC and the Nam Knights MC. If you have any suggestions let me know.

ALR189 WebMaster

Warrior Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club

Nam Knights MC

January 7th, 2012

Nam Knights MC

Nam Knights MC Southern Tier New York Chapter has a cool looking website. Below is a link and screenshot of their website. I will also add a link on our Links page.

Nam Knights MC Southern Tier New York Chapter

American Legion Riders Websites

January 6th, 2012

American Legion Riders Websites

I added the American Legion Riders Post 1700 Endicott website to our Links page. At the bottom of this story is a screenshot of their website.

Here is the current list of American Legion Riders Posts websites in this area on our Links page. If you know of any more to add, drop me a line at;
ALR189.com Webmaster

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Post 259/Oneonta

Post 54/Munnsville

Post 1619/Morrisville

Post 1757/Sackets Harbor

Post 787/Cicero

Southern Tier Chapter/Buffalo

Post 92 Waterville

Post 1700 Endicott

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American Legion Riders Post 1700 Endicott

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Motorcycle Run

January 6th, 2012

Motorcycle Run

If we gave away an early bird prize for the first motorcycle event submission to ALR189.com, our friends of the American Legion Riders Post 1194 in Hillcrest would receive the prize. Road Captain Steve “Condor” Petrylak sent in their flyer for their 4th Annual Poker Run to Stop Hunger on July 21st. This poster will be added to our events page. Below is their flyer and a link to CHOW.

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CHOW – Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse