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Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 04:54 am: | 
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(The following is from Mike Kerr, Executive Director of the Honor Run, 06/01/2009)
To All Honor Run supporters;
This is a call to additional action by all those who support the Honor Run and who support the right of Americans to fly the American Flag!!!
On Friday of this week, ABC News will be doing a story on the Honor Run’s effort to fly 1,000 American Flags along Interstate 5 in California over the Labor Day Weekend and during the Honor Run’s ride through California. This has never been done before in the State of California. Three years ago the State of California told me I would be arrested for placing 350 American Flags along this same stretch of Interstate. I was told “if we let you fly the American Flag then we would have to let Sadam Hussein fly his flag”. I told them “go ahead and arrest me”. Fortunately the Marine Corps came to the rescue and let us plant the flags one inch inside the Camp Pendleton fence line clearly visible from the Interstate.
Once again this year the State of California has denied us the right to plant an American Flag along the Interstate. ABC News has seen fit to do a report on the absurdity of the fact that the state would deny COMBAT VETERANS the right to plant an American Flag on American soil.
We need all of you to go to www.firstgiving.org/gratefulpatriot1 and make a $20.00 donation to sponsor a flag. If you have already done this please do it again. ABC News will by showing this page on their segment as a way to motivate other patriots around the country to stand up and tell the State of California how we feel. ALSO, I AM PLEADING WITH EACH OF YOU TO FORWARD THE LINK www.firstgiving.org/gratefulpatriot1 to a minimum of 5 friends asking them to personally support this effort.
If we can get the State of California to stand up and take notice of what we want to do by showing the depth of grassroots support we have it will be a great day for all patriots around the nation.
Please go on line and just donate 20.00 bucks and pass it on to five friends. EVERY DOLLAR YOU DONATE WILL GO TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FISHER HOUSE AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR FALLEN AND WOUNDED WARRIORS. SEE WWW.THEHONORRUN.ORG FOR DETAILS.
Mike Kerr
Executive Director
The Honor Run
1st Marine Division Association
www.thehonorrun.org
949-633-0459
(Message edited by jerry_haughton on June 03, 2009) |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 12:37 pm: |
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link to MSNBC piece "Flying Flags Along I-5":
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31131083/ |
Treysmagna
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 10:55 pm: |
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Here is some information about the Texas leg of the Honor Run.
CALL TO ACTION
Friends:
The First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund, Inc., (FMDASF,Inc.) a recognized 501c3 public charity, is engaged in a nationwide effort to raise public money for scholarships for the sons and daughters of service personnel KIA or rendered 100% disabled due to service to country as well as to raise funds for the construction of a new Fisher House at a major military installation. As a part of this effort to raise funds and to raise awareness by the public, the Scholarship Fund is sponsoring an Ocean-to-Ocean Motorcycle Honor Run in late August led by Guinness Book Motorcycle World Record holder, Mr. Dave Barr. The ride will originate in California in close proximity to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (Camp Pendleton is not involved) on a southern route that will come through Texas with a stop in Dallas/Ft. Worth for a fundraiser and a stop in the Houston area for a fundraiser and BBQ on 15 August 2009 at the Kaiser Ranch in Waller County and will end at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The Honor Run will then depart Washington, D.C. and take a northerly route back to California with fundraising stops in between and culminating at a fundraiser headlined by CSI New York's Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band at the Oakley facility in Foothill Ranch, CA in Orange County on 5 September 2009. Operation Military Embrace, Inc., the Houston Chapter, First Marine Division Association, Inc., and the Lone Star Chapter of Wind and Fire are co-participants in the fundraising event at the Kaiser Ranch on 15 August.
Part of our program is the purchase of 1,000 3' x 5' American flags by supportive, loyal American citizens to be flown along I-5 by Camp Pendleton in Southern California to raise the public's awareness of the sacrifices made by America's service personnel in defending freedom. California's CalTrans will not permit the American flag to be flown along its state right of way that fronts I-5 because they would then have to allow the Mexican flag to be flown, the Iranian flag, Russia's Hammer & Sickle, etc. (only in the California are the Mexican flag and flags of Communist countries held to be equal to Old Glory!!!). Patriotic Californians and Americans domiciled in other states have contributed $20,000 toward the flag flying event in California and they have challenged Texans to equal or better their contributions. Texas is not hostile to the American flag under which so many fine Americans have secured freedom for others around the world and I ask that each of you go to the following web link to make a $20.00 donation, or more, toward our objective of defeating California! www.firstgiving/texasflags We will fly the American flags purchased by Texans at the Kaiser Ranch in Waller County at our fundraiser on 15 August. You are all, of course, invited to attend this fundraiser and BBQ located at 29968 Jeff Smith Road, Waller County, Texas 77484 starting at 11:30 a.m. There is a local Honor Run (motorcycle ride) associated with our event and check-in for the Honor Run motorcycle and other participants will begin at 09:30 a.m., the ride will commence at 11:30 a.m. and will return to the Kaiser Ranch by 2:00 p.m. for the serving of the BBQ. There will be plenty of non-alcoholic refreshments and time for good fellowship. Texas provides a highly disproportionate number of the courageous patriots who call themselves United States Marines and Texas provides a total of 10% of the selfless patriots serving the United States military across all branches meaning that Texans willingly carry the load and do the heavy lifting for much of the country. Additionally, the fabled First Marine Division was founded in 1941 aboard the USS Texas, therefore, the great State of Texas and the First Marine Division are inseparable. Texas is the home of the historic 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood and the history books are full of tales of the exploits by the 36th Infantry Division in WW-II as they began their campaign through Italy in September of '43. Texas is also the home of some of the nation's most important Air Force assets and operations. We would like to show the rest of the country how much America's military and their families mean to Texas and the flying of these beautiful images of patriotism and freedom will demonstrate to the rest of the country that Texas and those bold Texans who have served and died for freedom across the globe hold and recognizes Old Glory as the highest symbol ever known regarding the defense of freedom around the world. The FMDASF will remove the flags following this event at the Kaiser Ranch and they will be taken to our beautiful war memorials in Washington, D.C. and then returned to those who request that the flag purchased in their name be returned. This will be wonderful national publicity for Texas and a reaffirmation of Texas' support for the those who guard and protect America and who have liberated millions of others around the world who were suffering under the harsh boot of totalitarianism.
And, to all my Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard comrades in arms, this is not a Marine exclusive event. This event is to honor and recognize the service of all who currently serve and wear the uniform of the United States and all of those who have previously served in the uniform of the United States in service to God and country. It is to all services and to all veterans that this event is dedicated. Please come join us and ride with your respective colors on display. Thank you for your selfless service to our country.
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This is an AMA sanctioned ride and it is also a national Wind and Fire event as well as a national Patriot Guard event.
Please distribute this Call to Action to your friends and associates to engage Texans in this challenge.
Semper Fidelis in Jesus Christ,
Jerry P. Reed
Tomball, Texas
Treasurer, First Marine Division Association, Inc. (a 501c19 War Veterans organization)
Treasurer, First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund, Inc. (a 501c3 public charity)
Board Member, Houston Chapter, First Marine Division Association, Inc. (a 501c19 War Veterans organization)
President/Executive Director, Operation Military Embrace, Inc. (a Texas-based 501c3 military support charity) |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 03:40 pm: |
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(Excerpted from an e-mail from Jerry P. Reed 7/7/2009)
I am the Treasurer for the First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund, Inc. (a 501c3 Public Charity) as well as the First Marine Division Association, Inc., (a 501c19 War Veterans Organization).
The Honor Run Flag Project is on in California, in Texas and every other state where our Standard, Old Glory, is allowed to be flown by veterans in honor of those who have served under that unparalleled symbol of freedom: our Stars & Stripes.
Because of Section 2635 under the Code of Federal Regulations (Ethics), we cannot use the name of the Marine Corps or the name of Camp Pendleton in our fundraising efforts as the Marine Corps and/or MCB Camp Pendleton cannot provide endorsements or implied endorsements to any charity where fundraising is involved. Therefore, we had to withdraw the name of the Marine Corps and Camp Pendleton from our fundraising efforts, however, we will be flying 1,000 or more flags along I-5 on the Camp Pendleton property to raise the public's awareness regarding the sacrifices being made by America's military and their families to secure freedom for America.
Our previous on-line fundraising identified both the Marine Corps and Camp Pendleton in our fundraising dialogue and a Marine Corps JAG alerted us to Section 2635 of the Code of Federal Regulations and we had to cease that particular fundraising project and related dialogue to comply with C.F.R. 2635 though it did not mean that we pulled the flag flying project; it was just that we had to ensure compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations to keep the Corps and its leadership from being in violation of an ethics provision. The flags will fly!
Semper Fidelis,
Jerry P. Reed
Tomball, Texas
Treasurer
First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund, Inc. (a 501c3 Public Charity)
First Marine Division Association, Inc. (a 501c19 War Veterans Organization) |
Road_kill
| | Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 04:02 pm: |
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Just found this thread while bouncing around the website. This is awesome!
Glad to help the cause with a few flags. It seems I could use a hat and t-shirt as well. Do you know where I can go?
Thanks for your efforts supporting such a great cause! Ride free!!
Bruce "Road Kill" McRae |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 04:00 am: |
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Hi Bruce, thx for your support.
Good idea about the hat and T-shirt. At one time the Honor Run had logo items for sale on CafePress, but I see the page has been pulled down.
I'd suggest giving Mike Kerr a ping (mskcreative at cox dot net) and see if he can help. Please post up here if you find out anything.
Thanks again.
Ferris |
Road_kill
| | Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 11:00 pm: |
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PM sent to Mike. I'll forward any response.
I wish I could make the ride. The least I can do is buy some flags, hats, and t-shirts to support the cause. SO many have given SO much ... it's time to show them we care |
Road_kill
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 08:33 am: |
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Mike tells me they have polo shirts and hats available now. More goodies available during the ride. The fellow in charge of merchandising is supposed to forward me pictures and details. I'll pass along |
Treysmagna
| | Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 01:39 pm: |
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The Houston leg of the Honor Run is really shaping up and I believe we are going to have a good turn out. I know it is going to be hot so we have a volunteer EMS staff comprised of Wind & Fire MC members and friends from local FDs. The Marines are also setting up 40,000 sqft of tents. This is a great chance to support our military, have some great BBQ and ride. See every one in Waller, Tx on August 15 |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 12:13 pm: |
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Total raised online via the Flag Fund to date:
$17,539.00
Donate here: http://www.firstgiving.org/gratefulpatriot1
Thank you to all BadWeatherBikers who have contributed to this worthy cause, and to Blake for allowing me to promote The Honor Run here.
Folks, here's your chance to ride with a legend and show your patriotism at the same time.
www.thehonorrun.org
Ride to lean,
Ferris |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Monday, August 24, 2009 - 10:36 am: |
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Dave Barr in Indianapolis, Indiana yesterday morning, 8-23-2009, on his way to The Wall in Washington, DC for the official start of the Honor Run next Friday.
Photo by FB |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 11:40 am: |
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The Honor Run starts in two days, folks - it ain't too late to grab a piece of this deal on the way by.
And it's all for a good cause.
Go riding with Dave Barr - just think of the awesome tale you could post afterwards here on BWB.
thehonorrun.org
Thank you,
FB |
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