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  • The USCENTCOM Statue is In

    The statue model of the US Central Command Memorial statue arrived today, and it is truly inspiring. Though lacking some of the details of the finished memorial, this collector's item will be cherished by the individual or group that purchases it at our auction. Scultpor Scott Stearman used this model to demonstrate the work he planned for the the statue he was commissioned to create for the US Central Command Memorial. The Memorial is now finished, and Scott generously donated this item for our auction.

    It is signed by the sculptor (the photograph really does not do this justice), and has a plaque attached reading:

    CENTCOM MEMORIAL
    "To honor the men and women of the United States who served the cause of peace and freedom in the central region."
    UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 

     

  • On-Site Ticket Sales

    We've had some requests for information about "at the door" ticket sales. Here's the scoop:

    First, we will not be able to sell tickets at the door of the theatre. As a very last resort, if you cannot get a ticket any other way, we will make one available to you at the door. More on that in a minute.

    Read more... On-Site Ticket Sales  

  • Come Ring the Bell

    The Belladier is Coming

    And I understand he's bringing the Bell

    I just received an email from Claire Hall, David Halls daughter in law. David is responding well to treatment, and is back in the United States. And the great news is that he's coming to the event. See an excerpt for Claire's email:

    We are deeply honored that the Northside Ride has selected our Belladier as the beneficiary of their 2011 fundraiser.
     
    David will be attending at least a portion of the event, though we can’t confirm exactly which portion. (You’ll just have to come to the whole thing to see him!)
     
    Please come join us this Saturday, and tell your friends!
     
     
    See you there,
     
    Claire Hall

    I have also since heard that the plan is to bring the Liberty Bell to Northside Naz for this event. Exciting news about David, and about the event!

    Updated Information: The Liberty Bell is definitely going to be there. We will also have a surprise guest speaker at the Liberty Luncheon. You will not want to miss this!

     

  • 2011 Ride Route Posted

    We've updated the The Ride page to include the planned route to the theatre. Please note two important things:

    • The ride will have LEO escort - please ride carfully and follow the instructions given at the required safety meeting
    • The route is subject to change at the request of LEO or if other circumstances dictate 
     

  • BBQ Count

    We're buying the food and getting ready to slow smoke the brisket, but we need to know how many to count on so no one goes hungry. Please click on the 2011 Events menu, and answer the quick poll (on the right) to let us know how many will be in your group.

     

Patriot Guard Riders documentary

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Patriot Guard Riders

Soldier Down, Kickstands Up 

Patriot Guard Riders documentaryPatriot Guard Riders takes us on a solemn journey astride thundering motorcycles to the sometimes silent, sometimes turbulent funerals of young soldiers killed in action. The film follows the men and women of the Patriot Guard Riders, a group of motorcyclists originally formed to protect grieving families from members of the Westboro Baptist Church who gather at military funerals to harass families for allowing their sons and daughters to serve.

Outraged by the hate emanating from this fringe group and sympathetic to the families at the most tragic time of their lives, the motorcyclists escort fallen soldiers from the airfield to the burial grounds, where they form a protective shield around the bereaved families. Amazingly, this small volunteer group of motorcyclists has grown to 200,000 in just five years.

Patriot Guard Riders tells the story of this growing movement: who it attracts, how it interacts with the military, and how the families feel being supported by such a non-traditional alliance of patriots.  The film underscores a tragic truth:  Soldiers are dying and families are suffering. At the same time, Patriot Guard Riders reveals an unlikely but powerful bond between the riders and the grieving families.

Their poignant and heart-felt stories chronicle the emergence of a new kind of patriotism in America.   As one Patriot Guard Rider says on camera:  “you don’t have to be religious or be an atheist to be in the PGR. You can be a hawk or a dove. You don’t have to be a vet. Heck, you don’t even have to ride a motorcycle.” Patriot Guard Riders is a film about fellowship, about community, about veterans, about the effects of war on the home front, about riding, about what it means to be an American.

The Fundraiser

Director Ellen Frick made Patriot Guard Riders because she believes fervently in the story of the PGR. Ellen has produced this movie out of pocket, with assistance through donations to The Hartley Film Foundation. Though the movie is finished after over 3 years in the making, there are expenses still to be paid, and finances are needed to bring the movie and it's compelling story to as many viewers as possible. Knowing that this is a story that needs to be told, we are pleased to make our this documentary the focus and primary beneficiary of our first Northside Ride.

See the five minute trailer from the movie:

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