I’m a big motorcycle fan. I own a 2005 Harley Davidson Road King, and I’m on it from spring to winter. I’ve already had it out a few times in the past few weeks on those two beautiful days that we had.

Today I became the Connecticut State Captain for the Patriot Guard Riders. The PGR is a terrific organization of 19,000 motorcyclists across the country that have come together to show respect for fallen soldiers by attending their funerals at the request of the soldier’s family.

Each ride is called a mission, and the objectives of each mission are:

1. Show sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.

2. Shield the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.

PGR employs strictly legal and non-violent means. Regardless of which side of the war controversy you are on, it is inappropriate to air your opinions by protesting at the funerals of people who have given their lives. Shouting profanities at a dead soldier’s family does nothing but hurt the cause, and PGR is there to show respect and protect the family.

The number of motorcyclists that show up for each mission varies from twenty to hundreds, and the people riding together come from wildly different backgrounds, jobs and socioeconomic status. The common thread that brings us all together is an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security.

I am honored to be part of the Patriot Riders, and I encourage anyone who wants to be part of the group to visit the web site.

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