Category Archives: Honoring our Veterans

Chopper the biker dog, owner surprised with massive mural to thank them for their service

IMPERIAL, Cal. (BIKER DAD)–Chopper the biker dog, and his owner were owner surprised with a massive mural to thank them for their service. Esmeralda Robles wanted to surprise them with the mural and spent two weeks secretly painting it. Chopper and owner Mark Shaffer have been comforting veterans and others in Southern California hospitals. So,Continue reading “Chopper the biker dog, owner surprised with massive mural to thank them for their service”

Marine vets motorcycle club rolls into lemonade stand in honor of fallen brother

CHICAGO, ILL (BIKER DAD)— Marine vets motorcycle club rolls into lemonade stand in honor of fallen brother. It happened earlier this year in Chicago. That’s when three clubs visited the lemonade stand in honor of Marine Corporal Connor Lowry, who died in Afghanistan in March. “Just a great, great Marine who loved his country soContinue reading “Marine vets motorcycle club rolls into lemonade stand in honor of fallen brother”

Wind therapy: Veteran hero with PTSD got a free Harley from Hogs for Heroes

ARPIN, Wis. (BIKER DAD)– A veteran hero with PTSD got a free Harly from Hogs for Heroes. Staff Sergeant Ashley Ferg is the 21st vet to get a bike through the Wisconsin program. She picked out her Harley in Army green, appropriate for her 16 years in the Army National Guard. Ferg wasn’t just aContinue reading “Wind therapy: Veteran hero with PTSD got a free Harley from Hogs for Heroes”

VIDEO: Hundreds of bikers honor Viet Nam veteran at his memorial

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (BIKER DAD)– Hundreds of bikers honor a Viet Nam Veteran at his memorial. Paul R. Sefcovic 75yo, US Army died recently. His wife promised him a proper sendoff before he died. But, because of COVID-19 she was worried about that. That’s when bikers heard about it and rallied. Hundreds showed up toContinue reading “VIDEO: Hundreds of bikers honor Viet Nam veteran at his memorial”

Officer who stood in driving rain to honor WWII vet presented new raincoat

MOBILE, Ala. (BIKER DAD) — An Alabama Officer who stood in driving rain to honor WWII vet went viral for his stand-up attitude and commitment. The original story by TV station NBC 15 has garnered the Mount Vernon officer nationwide attention. The image of him standing at attention in driving rain went viral.  Officer Newman BrazierContinue reading “Officer who stood in driving rain to honor WWII vet presented new raincoat”

Officer stood in pouring rain to honor a WWII Vet, Buffalo Soldier: Now the Patriot Guard will honor him

UPDATE: Here’s the latest: SPANISH FORT, Ala. (BIKER DAD)– An Alabama officer stood in pouring rain to honor a WWII vet and fellow veteran. Now the Patriot Guard Riders will honor him. The original story by TV station NBC 15 has garnered the Mount Vernon officer nationwide attention. The image of him standing at attentionContinue reading “Officer stood in pouring rain to honor a WWII Vet, Buffalo Soldier: Now the Patriot Guard will honor him”

Bikers rolled into a lemonade stand to remember Marine killed in combat

Bikers rolled into a lemonade stand to support Gold Star Kids. The sight of dozens of big leather-wearing bikers sipping lemonade may to a shot to some. But those who really know what goes on in the biker community know we’ll do almost anything for a good cause.

Patriot Flag’s 48 state tour by motorcycle is a mission to help vets

The Patriot Flag’s 48 state tour by motorcycle is a mission to help vets. An organization called the Nation of Patriots is taking the flag to all the lower 48 states. Motorcycles take the flag for most of the trip. Sunday riders from Biloxi, Mississippi handed the flag off to members of the Pensacola Harley HOG chapter. Now it’s headed to other states.

Kentucky town dedicates statue to “Motorcycle Man” World War II veteran

LA GRANGE, KY (BIKER DAD)–A small Kentucky town now has a big monument for a local legend and veteran advocate. A large statue of a man on a motorcycle now sits in from of the Oldham County History Center in Lagrange. Perched on the bike with an ear-to-ear smile is the bronze figure of BruceContinue reading “Kentucky town dedicates statue to “Motorcycle Man” World War II veteran”