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Capt Scott Speicher.  He has been missing in Iraq since January 17, 1991

   

The Ride Home

Honoring American POWs - MIAs

19 - 20 September 2008

National Historic Site
home of the
 National Prisoner of War Museum
Andersonville, GA

The Ride Home was a great success! According to the National Parks service we had over 500 participants and at least 250 Motorcycles. And more importantly there was over 150 POWs present at the Ceremony. 

Stay turned I'll have photos posted as soon as I can.

 


Keeping The Promise - We Will Not Forget!

for more information see the web site.

 




Next year is already in the planning so start getting ready now!
 



Events Program for "The Ride Home"


Thursday, 18 September 2008

 

Escort Registration and Event Merchandise Sales

  Windsor Hotel or Jameson Inn, Americus, GA


FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2008 - Remembering Those Still Waiting to Come Home

  • Honors Escort Procession to "Keeping The Promise - We Will Not Forget" -
    9:30 AM - Line Up 9 AM Wal-Mart Parking Lot, Americus

  • "Keeping The Promise" - 10 AM - First Baptist Church, Americus

  • 42nd Rainbow Div. WWI & WWII POW Plaque Dedication - 1:00 PM - Andersonville NHS

  • National POW Museum 10th Anniversary Open House - 1:00 to 4:00 PM - Andersonville NHS

  • POW Reception and Dinner - 5:00 PM - Windsor Hotel - advance ticket purchase  required

  • Candlelight Ceremony - 7:00 PM - Windsor Hotel - all welcome

  • Sponsors Reception - 8:00 PM - Windsor Hotel - Open to Sponsors & Honored Guests


SATURDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2008 - Recognizing Ex-POWs Who Have Returned

  • Heroes Escort Ride - Line up 9 AM at Wal-Mart Parking Lot, Americus

  • Recognition Ceremony with helo fly over, music by Albany Logistics Marine Corps Band - 10 AM - Andersonville National Historic Site

  • Cookout - a Sharing of Food & Friendship - 5:00 PM Brickyard Plantation Golf Club & RV Park - advance ticket purchase required


Check back for updates as details are confirmed. Final program will be distributed at registration.

 

As with all Rolling Thunder® events, a motorcycle is not required to ride with us. We welcome all vehicles. Participants need only the desire to pay tribute to our American Heroes – POWs and MIAs.

 

This site was last updated Monday, September 22, 2008

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