Saturday, May 27, 2006

In Memoriam - Online Memorial

In holding with the tradition of those we support, military, police and firefighters, all of whom have memorials for their fallen comrades, we at MAP wish to memorialize fallen riders.
We visualize a memorial plaza with a life size bronze sculpture of a motorcyclist giving a gift to a child, which exemplifies the charitable nature of the motorcycling community and will capture the freedom associated with the motorcycling lifestyle.
This memorial plaza will be a place of peace and solitude, in a park-like setting, available to anyone who wishes to visit.
The timeline for completion of this vision is entirely dependent on funding.
Names of those submitted, and those that we gather from other means, will initially be displayed on this web site and at a later time will become the focus of the physical monument.

An online memorial is a meaningful way to celebrate the life of a beloved family member, friend or fellow rider who has passed away. It is a forum to pay tribute to the departed and offer comfort to those left behind. We ask that you of the motorcycling family (brothers & sisters in the wind) please submit pictures and eulogies of those to be remembered to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
(It is not necessary for a eulogy to be accompanied by a picture.)
We would like to offer a heart felt thank you to all who entrust us with their loved one’s memories.

*  For now and the immediate future submissions will appear below until such time as we develop the web site further. *

Randy Scott -August 6, 1956 to May 1, 2004

This was my beloved husband, Randy Scott, He was killed when a driver, not paying attention, hit him head on. We enjoyed riding all over the United States and visiting many National Parks. It was the best time of my entire life. We met so many great and wonderful fellow bikers along the way!  The hole in my heart will not heal till I’m with him again in heaven.
Thank you.
Elizabeth Scott

Thursday, May 25, 2006

LINKS

We at MAP from time-to-time become aware of websites or events that are supportive of our fellow Americans in uniform or patriotic in nature.
Each individual site in its own way reflects the care and time of those involved in designing it.  The web is a huge universe of ideas and creativity – there are musicians, artists, poets, mothers & fathers – all trying to do their part in showing their appreciation.
We would like to include some of those web and photo links here – in no way to be considered promotion or endorsement – we are listing them here for you as a source for your enlightenment.
As we are part of, and represent, the motorcycling community we also will include those of interest to the motorcyclist.

2006 Rally For The Troops III video - http://www.rallyforthetroops.com/video.htm
2006 Rally For The Troops III pictures - http://destination.smugmug.com/gallery/1645164
Jerry Calow SongWriter And Musician - http://www.raskys.com/vietnam/jerrycz.html
Sagebrush Patriot - http://sagebrushpatriot.com/america.htm
Cherished Images Photography - http://www.cherishedimagesphoto.com/
United States Marine Corps Motorcycle Club - http://usmcmc.org/
Biker Worlds - http://www.bikerworlds.com/

Friday, May 19, 2006

Message To The Troops

Please join us in telling our fellow Americans in uniform that serve in all branches of the United States armed forces that we care a great deal for them and wish them all the best.
We invite you to send a picture via email or other method such as on a computer disk.  Please accompany the picture with a message you would like to get to those who serve our country. We will also be taking pictures of those that we come into contact with who wish to participate. We will publish these pictures and accompanying messages on the Motorcyclist Awareness Project website and promote the website (with your help?), so that service personnel worldwide will log on to view our thoughts of appreciation for all they do.

We salute you, our fellow Americans in uniform, in all branches of the United States Armed Forces for your service to our country. We applaud you for all you do and wish you all the best.

Sunday, May 07, 2006

Our Friends

MAP supports all groups whose mission is the support of our fellow Americans in uniform.

Please vistit the website of our friends the Patriot Guard Riders, whose work we hold in high regard.

http://www.patriotguard.org/Home/tabid/53/Default.aspx

              Patriot Guard Riders Mission Statement

  The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security. If you share this respect, please join us.

  We don’t care what you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a “hawk” or a “dove”. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is.  You don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.

  Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives.

1. Show our 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.

  We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.