Europrint USA

Europrint USA has pitched in by making an incredible donation of cash and assistance of the Honor Run. We greatly appreciate this support and hope other Corporations will follow Europrint's lead. Thank you everyone at Europrint for your support. To see more on Europrint click here

The Honor Run - Nevada

The Nevada leg of THE HONOR RUN takes place on Friday, September 4th and runs from Mesquite to San Marcos, CA. The cost to join is only $35. Special overnight room rates for September 3rd in Mesquite are being worked out.

Click here for details on registration and for ways to donate for such a great cause. The Nevada leg of the Honor Run is graciously being supported and organized by the American Legion Post 149 and the Nevada Chapter of the Patriot Guard Riders. Thank you all for your support.

Country Western Star Pitches In

John Encinio is a high energy, high profile performer. He always does his best to invigorate an audience with the fun and camaraderie he injects into his shows. With the help of the Patriot Guard Riders and the American Legion Riders of Post 149 of the American Legion we are very pleased that John and his band will be performing at the Silver State portion of the Honor Run's celebration. Thanks go to Vic "Doc" Moss for making this incredible outreach. Thank you Doc and thank you John for supporting the Honor Run 2009. To see more on John Encinio and his band click here

First Giving Information

Some questions have come up concerning Firstgiving.org First Giving is the premier tool for nonprofits to use concerning fund raising efforts. Any individual or Chapter can set up their own First Giving web page to collect donations on behalf of the Honor Run and the 1st Marine Division Association.

THE MONEY COLLECTED GOES DIRECTLY TO THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION. IT DOES NOT PASS THROUGH THE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SPONSORING THE WEB PAGE. IT IS 100% SECURE AND VERY EASY TO USE.

If you would like to set up a page, and we encourage you to do so, please contact theunit@cox.net

The Honor Challenge is Coming

In the next week we will be announcing a National Challenge for MC Chapters and Organizations to compete with each other in a fun and challenging way to raise funds in support of the Honor Run.

The winning chapter in the Challenge will receive National recognition for their effort, get the VIP treatment at all Honor Run Functions, have their colors flown on the National Chase Vehicle that will cross the country, receive a trophy of thanks from the Honor Run, receive three plaques one for the club, one to be placed at the Harley Davidson Museum, and one to be placed in the newly constructed Fisher House to show the families of our wounded heroes how much you care.

But it gets better!!!! If our club comes in first, and raises a minimum of 10,000 through a web page we will set up for you, FOUR MEMBERS OF OUR CHAPTER WILL GET AN ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO THE HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUM INCLUDING HOTELS AND A FUEL STIPEND.

So stay tuned and get ready to kick it up for all those who have given it up for our freedom.

Major Events Developing Across the Country

Just to keep you all posted there are major events developing across the country in support of the Honor Run. So far we have large rally points in Mesquite NV, Denver CO, Washington DC, Indianapolis IN, Colby KN and more are developing every day. We want to say a special thanks to the Patriot Guard, The Marine Riders NV, Wind & Fire MC CO, Big Bike Weekend, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 785 and the Bad Weather Bikers. Special individual ohhrahs to Jim McLaine, Eric Sondeen, Jim Bantz, Connie Grinols, Vic "Doc" Moss, Ben Holt, Jerry Haughton, Cheryl Johs, Jerry Johs, Jerry Reed, Col. Len Hayes, Bill "Monsoon" Mimiaga, Harry "Attitude" Steelman, Martha Steelman and all the rest of you who support this wonderful cause. Please keep up the good work and stay tuned to this blog for all the current updates.

More Firefighters Come on Board

Wind & Fire MC you are the best. I think it is no surprise to any of us out here that your support continues to grow. Today we received word the the AFD Chapter of Wind & Fire MC, Aurora CO has joined the team. Thank you to all the firefighters helping to honor those who serve.

Rocky Mountain Firefighters to the Rescue

We are excited to announce that the Rocky Mountain chapter of the Wind & Fire motorcycle club, a Harley-riding firefighter club, has joined The Honor Run supporters. They will be assisting in the development of an incredible event in the Denver area when Dave Barr’s Ocean to Ocean team reaches Colorado. Thanks to the leadership of the Rocky Mountain Chapter for such an outstanding offer of support.

Patriot Guard Riders join The Honor Run

We are pleased to announce and very grateful for the support of the Patriot Guard Riders on a national basis. The PGR will be sending riders to escort Dave Barr and his team through each state they cross. Thanks to all PGR members for what you do.

Bad Weather Bikers

We want to thank the Bad Weather Bikers for their support. This group is on fire and helping spread the word by enlisting people to ride with Dave Barr. You can find their blog here.

Oakley support for The Honor Run

We are pleased to announce that, due to the overwhelming interest in the Honor Run, we have changed the end point of the ride to the Oakley Corporation's world headquarters in Foothill Ranch CA. Oakley was kind enough to allow us to use their parking lots to stage a celebration that is shaping up to be second to none.

Ride with Dave Barr

Dave Barr, a double amputee veteran who rides, is organizing a contingent of riders  departing from the Vietnam Memorial (The Wall) in Washington D.C. and ride across the country in a show of patriotism and honor. He and his group will be riding through the following states and all riders are welcome.

Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Nevada
California

Schedule

Day 1 — 28th, Aug. DC. To Washington, PA. 243  miles. via  I-270 to I-68 to I-79.
Day 2 — 29th Aug. Washington, PA. to Indianapolis,  IN. 386 miles, via I-70.
Day 3 — 30th Aug., Indianapolis, IN. to Kansas City MO. 419 miles via I-70.
Day 4 — 31st Aug., Kansas City, Mo. To Colby KA. 372 miles via I-70.
Day 5 — 1st  Sept., Colby, KA. To Denver, CO. 235 miles via I-70.
Day 6 — 2nd Sept., Denver, CO. to Salina, UT. 450 miles via I-70.
Day 7 — 3rd  Sept., Salina UT. To Prim NV. 344 miles via I-70 & I-15.
Day 8 — 4th  Sept., Prim NV. To Oceanside, CA. 260 miles via I-15.