19TH ANNUAL GOLD STAR MEMORIAL RIDE

Story by Tony Centonze, Photography by Whitney Jones The Special Forces Brotherhood Motorcycle Club recently held its 19th annual Memorial Motorcycle Ride to benefit Gold Star Families.

Appleton Harley-Davidson’s Kristi Hurd spoke about the amazing turnout. “A lot of people know this event as the Gold Star Ride,” Hurd said. “All the proceeds were donated to the Special Forces Association Chapter 38 and will support local Gold Star Families. This year’s turnout was huge. It was even bigger than what they expected. I don’t have the exact figure but I think they raised close to $10,000.”

The Saturday afternoon ride began at Appletons. Riders made a gas stop at Papa Rock Gas Station in Big Rock, Tennessee and finished the day at the Special Forces Association Chapter 38 Safe House in Oak Grove, Kentucky.

After the Ride, club leadership posted a message of thanks to all this year’s sponsors and participants. “We had the honor/privilege to remember our Fallen Warriors during our 19th annual Memorial Motorcycle Ride and Dog Tag Ceremony at our SFA Ch38 Safe House...thanks to all for your overwhelming support in making this ride special.”

Hurd says Appleton Harley-Davidson is always proud to be a part of the numerous rides that benefit local charities and raise awareness for important causes in our community.