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Who Are The American
Legion Riders?
The American Legion
Riders are members of the American Legion who are
also motorcycle enthusiasts. They can be found participating in
parades,
partaking in motorcycling events, and supporting the communities in
which they live, work, and play. Members of the ALR come from the
Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion.
The American Legion Riders promotes motorcycle safety programs for
beginners, as well as for seasoned riders. We provide a social
atmosphere for American Legion members who share the same interest. We also support programs, events, and projects of the American Legion.
The American Legion Riders Association is NOT a M/C, and does not
practice M/C rules or regulations. The American Legion Riders is
family-oriented, just as is its parent organization, the American
Legion.
Nationally:
The membership of the American Legion Riders nationally, is a very
diverse group, so are the programs that we are involved in. By
allowing each American Legion Rider Chapter to give their members the
ability to manage their program at the Post level, the program has
been allowed to grow. Today there exist Legion Rider programs in
several states, and many more starting. The types of things that these
groups are doing are far too many to mention on this page, but here
are a few examples:
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Participation in
the annual POW/MIA Rally held each Memorial weekend in Washington
D.C. known as "Rolling Thunder".
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Sponsoring or
participating in local Charity events.
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Raising money for
such organizations as local VA Hospitals, Battered Women and
Children's Center, Varied Children and Youth programs, a School for
Blind Children, Veterans Relief, Needy families and many, many
others.
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Sponsoring or
participating in motorcycle "Runs" to benefit numerous charities,
including charities for underprivileged children and medical
research, just to name a few.
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Participation in
memorial ceremonies and community parades.
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One group is
spearheading an effort to erect a "Veterans Memorial Park" in the
center of their Downtown area.
The recognition by
local communities has marked the program as a true success. The
American Legion Riders Group in Michigan was even honored by the Local
City Council, when they drafted a resolution Declaring the American
Legion Riders as a valuable asset to the community. Motorcyclist can
be a very dedicated group of people. When you combine this with the
fact that they are legionnaires, you create a win/win situation
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