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14 June 2008 – Hundreds of Utah Bikers Participate in the ‘Ticket To Ride’ rally to support the Utah Freedom Memorial.
Over 200 motorcycle riders from across Utah gathered today to support the Utah Freedom Memorial by participating in the ‘Ticket To Ride’ motorcycle rally. The course for the rally began at Ft. Douglas, then went to the Miller Motorsports Park where the riders were allowed to speed around the 4.5 mile race track, paced by professional motorcycle racers. The rally then returned to Ft. Douglas for a big party, music, and drawings for thousands of dollars in donated gifts from 14 sponsoring companies. Prizes included big screen TV’s, i-Pods, and lots of leather motorcycle accessories. Wal-Mart provided free food at the party and also at the Miller Motorsports Park.
Sponsoring companies for the ‘Ticket To Ride’ rally were: Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Coke, Pepsi, Big Valley Leather, Aspen Press, Mid-Valley Shoe & Leather, South Valley Motorsports, The EDGE Motorsports, The JAZZ, Rolling Thunder Motorcycles, Lock, Stock & Barrel Gun Works, Timpanogos Harley and Intermountain Harley.
All Utah TV stations covered the event, as well as several radio stations and newspapers. Over $8,000 was raised for the Utah Freedom Memorial.
The motorcycle clubs ‘Patriot Guard Riders’ and ‘Bikers for Christ’ were among the participants at today’s rally. Also riding in the event was Brig. General Scott Harrison, Deputy Commander of the Utah National Guard.
MORE ABOUT THE UTAH FREEDOM MEMORIAL
The Utah Freedom Memorial organization is committed to build a Utah state-wide memorial that will ‘celebrate freedom and honor those who defend it’. The project was inspired by Tony Galvez, a Gold Star Father, and Scott Trudo, WalMart store manager and a patriot to freedom. The monument will be designed to celebrate freedom, honor current and past Utah military members with emphasis on the current war on terrorism, and educate children not associated with the military to experience a love for freedom, an awareness of their opportunities to preserve it, and a respect for those who defend it. More information on this memorial project, or to make donations, go to www.UtahFreedomMemorial.org
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