11 November 2011

Tri Town Veterans Day Parade
Rockland, MA

The Chapter was represented with 4 motorcycles. We led the parade, right behind the fire trucks and police cars! Despite the crappy weather there was great turnout of spectators. We enjoyed breakfast after the parade at Morell's Country Kitchen in Abington, then went back to Post 22 for some post parade festivities. A good time was had by all.

6 November 2011

Blue Knights MA I
27^th Annual Toy Ride



27^th Annual Blue Knights Toy run for Boys and Girls Clubs of Brockton and the Bridge Center.

This ride was a huge success again in 2011. They had over 400 people there, they estimate over 300 bikes. Jack B. attended and had a great time. If your free next November this is always a good time, Watch the upcoming events page for info on next years ride!

23 October 2011

Edward "EJ" Jordan Memorial Poker Run

The first annual poker run was a Huge Success! We had a wonderful turn out, some great prizes and raffles at the end, and a great time at Post 226! We learned a lot and will look to improve on our efforts and have an even bigger ride next year. Thanks to all who came out and helped, we could not have done this successfully without all of your help! Great Job Everyone!

For more information click here to email Joe B.

16 October 2011

American Legion Riders Toy Run

American Legion Riders and the Marine Corps League of Plymouth are holding their second annual toy run. Meet at the Hanover Mall and Register between 0930 - 1100. Ride leaves at 1100 with Mr. and Mrs. Clause for a back road run to the Plymouth Waterfront and then the the American Legion Post 40 on Federal Furnace Rd in Plymouth. Donation of $15 or toy of equal value per person. Lunch is included. Raffles, trophys, and T-Shirts at end of ride. All toys and money will be given to the Plymouth Chapter of the Salvation Army to help needy children throughout the area. Want more info? Call Phil Ryan 508-746-0107 or Peter Blake at 508-295-7554

18 September 2011

8^th Annual Korean War Rememberance Ride

Unfortunately due to logistacal problems, the Korean War Rememberance Ride has been cancelled for 2011. We fully expect for this ride to return next year as we are committed to keeping the memory of our Fallen Brothers and Sisters alive.

Road Captain George T. put together a Chapter 22 Ride to the Memorial Park in Middleboro that took place on this date in an effort to keep the Spirit of the Korean War Ride Alive this year. This ride was well attended by the Chapter and they laid two wreaths, one at the Korean War Memorial, and one at the All Wars Memorial.

After the ride the group proceeded to Hanson for Roast Beef Dinner at the Indian Head Pub. A great time was had by all, I will post pictures later today.

Watch the website for updates on next years ride as we get them. Thanks for your support and we hope you'll join us on Oct 23^th for the Edward "EJ" Jordan Memorial Poker Run.

17 September 2011

American Legion Rider Day
Suffolk Downs Race Track

I haven't heard from anyone that went to this event. If you attended please let me know about it and I will post the details out here!

10 September 2011

Frank, Alice, Michelle, and Joe attended this event as a group. We had a wonderful time! We left Whitman around 11 on Friday and took a nice easy ride down to Greenwich, CT where we spent the night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Wow, what a nice hotel! We had a nice ride around Greenwich Friday evening and had a late supper at Athen's Pizza. If you are ever in the area and looking for good food, this is the place to go! All that was missing was some extra space to bring home the left overs. It truly was a shame to have to leave them behind, but there simply was no room on the bikes to bring them home.

Saturday started out with a quick ride down to Exit 3 off 95 to the staging area. When we arrived the Glenville Fire Department was just hanging Old Glory off the ladder truck! There were a small gathering of bikes already there but it was still pretty early. We asked where we could walk to breakfast and got directions to a little diner around the corner, you know, just up the hill past the Rolls Royce and Bently Dealers! Had a good breakfast and then headed back to the staging area.

We pulled out promplty at noon with between 125 and 150 bikes. The NYPD had told us they were a little short, and they were, we had two motor officers and two cruisers to escort our group to Lower Manhatten. They got us there and they did an awesome job of it!

There was some concern as to how close to Ground Zero we would be able to get with the extra Security in place due to the President's coming to town. Again, the NYPD delivered, they took us right down West St and parked us right in front of the Freedom Tower for a quick moment of silence. It was so amazing to see that building rising out of the ground! There are 80+ stories above ground now. I wish we could have seen more of the memorial, but what we could see of it was beautiful.

The pictures I took are posted on the Photos Page, just click the link and scroll down to the proper album! I can't begin to tell you how incredible this ride is to me, if you can, please consider joining us next year and riding in.

For more info take a look here: Remember 9-11 Ride

27 August 2011

Brandon's Run

This was an awesome time! Tyller and I attended and were joined by about 15 other brave bikers who took an awesome 50 mile ride in the rain! This was accompanied by a great live animal show as well as lots of vendors and activities for the family. The Patriots mascot Pat Patriot was there with two beautiful young cheerleaders for pictures and entertainment. The raised a lot of money for a super cause. Of course I forgot to bring my camera so I don't have any pictures to post. If you want, take a look at the website below for pictures and info on next years Brandon's Run! Brandon's Run Website

24 August 2011

Brockton VA Cookout
Meet at the VA between 3:30 and 4:00

We had an excellent time at this cookout as always. There was plenty of food and plenty of volunteers to help out! Glad we could make our Vet's day a little bit brighter by doing this small thing for them. Pictures are coming, not many, we were busy, but we have a few. Watch for updates soon!

8 August 2011

Chapter Ride
Meet at 19:00 at Post 22

This ride was a no go because of the weather. Hopefully we will get together another night soon.

2 August 2011

Chapter Ride
Meet at 10:00 am at Post 22

What a great day! We met at the post and took a casual ride down 3A to the bridge then went down Rt 6 to P-Town. We just stopped at a store then turned around and headed back to a great BBQ Joint on Rt 6 in Welfleet. Had a great meal and then rode back home. Over 200 miles for the day, and a great time! Sorry for those of you who missed it. Try and join us on the next one! I'll be posting pictures and some video of this ride tomorrow, check back!

31 July 2011

VA Chicken Bake
1pm till whenever at Post 22

From the Post Commander:
The VA Chicken Bake will take place on the 31st of July at the Post, we always need servers for this event and we expect a good crowd this year. We will have a sign up sheet for voluteers for that day.

Event Information:
Chicken Bake at the Post 31 July 11, tickets $8 or 2 for $15, Meal to include 1/2 chicken, corn and the fixings,
1pm to whenever, raffles and music. See PC Cameron for tickets. Get them early, selling fast.

23 July 2011

Helmets2Helmets Web Site

Click Here for the Flyer

I'm waiting to hear if any of our members went to this ride, and if so, if there are any photos / reports from the day. Please send them to me and I'll be happy to post them out here!

This is the First Annual Helmets 2 Helmets Ride put on by the Dalton Post. Staging will be at Fort Devins and then a nice escorted ride out Route 2 to Dalton. At the end of the run there will be a pig roast, car show, live music, and tons of vendors.

You have to pre register before July 11^th to take part in the Pig Roast. You can do that here

You can see the website linked at the top of this post for more information, or you can get in touch with Rico.

Rico has reserved a room for the night at the Shamrock Motel in Dalton. He recommends that if you want a room to call SOON! Their number is 413-684-0860. JoJo may also be getting a couple of condos for the night, contact her for more info on that.

26 June 2011

VFW State Commander & President Special Project
to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project

If you have any pics or info of the days events please share them with me and I will post them here. I have no other info on this event at this time.

This is the 3^rd annual event at Whitman VFW Post 697, Essex St, Whitman.
Rain or Shine event, 2 or 4 wheels welcome. There will be a cookout, Live Bands, Raffles, Vendors, and a Professional Photographer.
Eagle Eye Paints will be there to paint your bike! Registration is 09:30-10:45. KSU at 11.
This will be an escorted ride through many secondary South Shore Roads. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Questions? Call Jeri (508-337-9344) or Maureen (781-545-3702)

24-26 June 2011

Harley Rendezvous

Craig "Capt America" and I made the trip to Rendezvous this year! All I can say is that if you haven't been, you wouldn't understand! What an awesome event, great people, great music, great weather (if you like playing in ankle deep mud for days at a time), I can't wait to go back!

11-19 June 2011

"Laconia Bike Week"

I didn't make it to Laconia this year like I wanted, if you did and you have pictures, send them to me and I'll post them out here.

For more info on Laconia itself, Click Right Here to go to the official web site of the event.

5 June 2011

"Monti's Run"

Craig and Ed went out to this run and had a great time.

Several members of Post 22 were at SFC. Monti's funeral in 2006.

Click Here for more info and to see the flyer.

Memorial Day Weekend 27^th-31^st May 2011

Chapter trip to Rolling Thunder was an awesome time. I am hoping that we can plan to go again next year, it will be the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder. I was there for 20, and would like to be there for 25. On top of that, Niall needs to go in person next year, so hopefully we can make that happen.

Click Here to see the blog I wrote about the trip, including pictures and videos. If you would like copies of any of the pics or videos, please let me know and I can either email the file to you, or have it printed out for you. Enjoy, can't wait for our next Chapter Trip like this!

May 21 - June 4, 2011

Field Of Honor
Tribute to Veterans
Cohasset, MA

The Sons of the American Legion of Cohasset will host the 5th annual Field of Honor on Memorial weekend 2011. Visitors and volunteers from the surrounding communities will experience an amazing display of patriotism including hundreds of large U.S. flags atop 8ft poles in perfect rows on a field of green. This living display of heroism will fly as a temporary patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans, and will honor all veterans who served our nation to preserve our security and freedom and Gold Star Families.

Click Here for more info.

30 April 2011
10 am at Brockton VA

This was a huge success! 6 Members showed up at the VA and spent 3 hours scrubbing and spraying and working on the grill until it was clean and working better than ever! Thanks for your hard work guys, it means many good BBQ's for the Patients this summer!

Sat - Sun 16^th-17^th April 2011
The Moving Wall Security Detail, Arlington, MA

This went well considering the alarm went off at 0400 and was waking up an 8 and 9 year old. It was nice to see Dyllan and Tyller excited about helping the families and Veteran's who came to the Wall. Even though we only had a little bit of traffic because of the time and the weather, they did their best to help out. George Turner and his grandson Tyler joined Joe and Michelle with the two boys on Saturday morning. Niall joined Joe and Michelle on Sunday with the boys. We met a lot of really nice people and got to spend some quality time at the Moving Wall. It was good to get our Chapter involved with this and get our name out there as a group that is willing to help out. The Moving Wall will be in Natick June 9-12, 2011, we are waiting to hear if they will need help from us. If they do, I'm sure we will be there.

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