Copy of Presentation CSC - January 20, 2011 Saturday June 4 th, 2011 10 Acre Truck Stop, Belleville C.F.B. Trenton Col. R.S. McLaughlin Armoury City of Oshawa
Lance Usher June 8th 2010, 10:14pm Wow, what a ride!!! I took part in the ride on Saturday and the turnout was tremendous. An extremely well organized event for an excellent cause. Thank you to the Perfect Pigs for their exceptional ride, and thank you to all the supporters along the route. You all make me proud to be both Canadian and a Vet. Lance Usher Capt (Ret'd)
Shawn C June 7th 2010, 11:34am Thanks to the ' Perfect Pigs MC " for a job well done. my wife and friends had a great time,ride was amazing... can't wait tell next year. Thanks to all the TROOPS!!! God bless!!! Shawn R.B.M.C.
Jaci Johnson June 7th 2010, 11:01am What an emotional day!! Seeing all those bikers riding the Hwy of Hero's in support of our troops was a sight to see. We must continue to support our men and women,no matter what our personal opinions are about the war in Afghanistan. Continue to support the families who have lost their loved ones and the soldiers who are both mentally and physically injured. Please don't forget that these are our Veterans of the future and deserve the rights and support of our country. Vice President of The Ladies Auxiliary Br 178 Bowmanville Royal Canadian Legion
Pat June 6th 2010, 10:18am First off I want to thank Lou of the Perfect Pigs MC as he did awonderful job organizing this ride to honor the men and women who serve our country. The people on the bridges as we passed by and the number of bikers who attended this event also deserve a special thank you. As to Bob's comment on the dollars raised give your head a shake man it was a FREE ride. The main purpose of the ride was to HONOR the men and women in service of our country who give their lives so we can ride our bikes. As Don said all bike rides have a minimum that you have to pay just to go on the ride and in most cases the cause is not even important to the biker but in this case the CAUSE was the reason for the ride.
Mike Ackerman June 6th 2010, 12:08pm June 6 1944...I remember. My father, George joined the RCN in 1941 at the age of 17. He was a signalman on one of the landing craft on D Day that hit a mine and sank just off shore. He did not talk much about it, but I remember him saying it was one of the most scariest times in his life. Luckily, he made it through that day and many after that, finally retireing from the RCN in 1966. Sadly, he passed away in July 2000 from cancer. He did make it over to France for the 50th ann. of D Day and I am sure it was an emotional time for him. Thanks Dad, and all Veterans past and present, and to all Servicemen/women still serving in the Armed Forces for the freedoms we enjoy today.
Bruce Petrie June 6th 2010, 9:17am As the brother of a Lifetime member of the Canadian Armed Forces I was privileged enough to participate in this event and must say it was moving beyond words to finally see some good old flag waiving appreciation of Canadian soldiers. Thanks to the Perfect Pigs M/C for the opportunity to be of service to our Veterans
cliff wells June 6th 2010, 11:06pm I got a rick kick out of seeing my WW11 Vet Buddy Frankie Dollo talking to the sunshine girl Theresa. Leave it to that 87 yr. old Italian (CDN VET) to talk to the girls! Ha! There was over 3500 bikers on the Highway of Heroes. I watched them from my Bridge(Wilmot Creek) What a Proud & Inspiring spectacle! God Bless Them All!
R. Horgan June 6th 2010, 11:00am As a retired member of the Canadian Forces It does my heart good to see such events taking place. For the longest time the veterans of this country were ignored. My deepest thands to everyone involved. God Bless.
Brian June 6th 2010, 11:59am My wife and I, both serving members of the Canadian Forces, greatly appreciate the support shown for Canadian troops. Yesterdays ride was a blast and passing under the bridges that had so many people showing their support was incrediable. The significant effort from all the organizers and volunteers needs to be acknowledged as well as the people who donated to support a very important fund. Well done!! We will be participating on the next ride and really look forward to it. Thanks Lou for putting on such a fantastic day to honour Canadian troops. Outstanding!!!
T.J. Rogers June 6th 2010, 10:13am As a child, I remember listening in awe to the stories from my relatives about this day. As a member of the militia when I was a teenager, I remember my whole being filling with pride to be a part of the celebrations and remeberance of this day. Now as a man approaching the middle ages I again am filled with pride, but also with sorrow, when I think back at the loss and carnage that went on this day, on both sides of the battle. How many loved were lost for the sake of progress, and as I shed a tear for all of those, I say NEVER AGAIN LORD PLEASE NEVER AGAIN. The pain is too hard to bear. "From failing hands we throw, the torch of peace for you to hold. 1000 lifetimes of peace Oh Lord hear our prayer. Grant us this wish. Amen.