US Marine Riders Association
JANUARY 2017
JANUARY 2017
3 TUE FUNERAL (V,S,I) RONALD CASEBOLT SR, US Army & Vietnam Veteran, Newport, KY
5 THU ALL HANDS MEETING, Sub-Station II, Florence, KY (Cancelled)
14 SAT CHOW / GET TOGETHER, Frisch's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
22 SUN CHOW / GET TOGETHER, Bob Evan's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
27 FRI CRAB NIGHT KICK OFF MEETING, Hollywood Casino, Lawrenceburg, IN
FYI:
1 Sun New Year's Day
10 Tue GWRRA Meeting, Golden Corral, Florence, KY
14 Sat GWRRA Training (Medical First Aid/Motorist Awareness) Boone Cty Library, Florence, KY
16 Mon Persian Gulf War Begins (1991)
22 Fri Presidential Inauguration, Washington, D.C.
28 Sat US - Vietnam Cease Fire (1971)
GWRRRA = Gold Wing Road Riders Association
VSI = Visitation, Service, Internment
FEBRUARY 2017
FEBRUARY 2017
2 THU ALL HAND MEETING, Sub-Station II, Florence, KY
4 SAT NKY YOUNG MARINES TAKING THE POLAR PLUNGE, Joe's Crab Shack, Bellevue, KY
9 THU FUNERAL (V,S,I) STEVAN WIRTH, US Navy & Vietnam Era Veteran, Taylor Mill, KY
11 SAT CHOW / GATHERING, Frisch's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
11 - 12 EASYRIDER BIKE SHOW, Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH (EasyRiderEvents.com)
19 SUN 72nd ANNIVERSARY ASSAULT IWO JIMA & CEREMONIES HONORING PFC FRANKLIN SOUSLEY, USMCR
(MCL-DD) Elizaville Cemetery, Elizaville, KY
26 SUN CHOW / GATHERING, Bob Evan's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
27 MON ADOPT A UNIT MEETNG, Boone County Library, Union Ky
FYI:
1 Wed National Freedom Day
5 Sun Northern Kentucky Young Marines Informational Session, Kenton County Library, Erlanger, KY
12 Sun Four Chaplain's Ceremony (MCL-Montezuma), St Beniface Church, Cincinnati, OH
12 Sun Lincoln's Birthday
14 Tue Valentine's Day
14 Tue GWRRA Monthly Meeting, Golden Corral, Florence, KY
15 Wed Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine (1898)
20 Mon President's Day
21 Tue 72 Anniversary of the Assault on Iwo Jima (1945)
23 Thu Raising of the American Flag on Mount Surbachi (1945)
26 Sun Northern Kentucky Young Marines Information Session, Kenton County Library, Erlanger, KY
27 Mon Battle of Java Sea (1942)
MCL-DD = Marine Corps League-Devil Dog Detachment, Lexington, KY
VSI = Visitation, Service, Internment
MARCH 2017
MARCH 2017
1 WED POW / MIA MINI RUN MEETING (RT#9), YMCA, Ft Thomas, KY (Cancelled)
2 THU ALL HANDS MEETING, Sub-Station II, Florence, KY
11 SAT CHOW / GATHERING, Frisch's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
24 FRI NKY YOUNG MARINES "FISH FRY", Ft Wright Civic Club, Ft Wright, KY (sef)
26 SUN CHOW / GATHERING, Bob Evan's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
27 MON ADOPT A UNIT, Boone County Library, Union, KY
FYI:
7 Tue "22 Until Valhalla" Dine to Donate, Texas Roadhouse, Ft Wright, KY
9 Thu National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
10 - 19 Daytona Beach Bike Week, Daytona Dayton Beach, Fl (www.officialbikeweek.com)
12 Sun Daylight Saving Times Begins
14 Tue GWRRA Monthly Meeting, The Hot Spot, Florence, KY
17 Fri St Patrick's Day
18 Sat Van For Veterans (ALP#337), Sunman, IN
20 Mon Spring Begins
23 Tue Tri State Honor Flight (CVG), Hebron, KY
29 Wed Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
ALP337 = American Legion Post # 337, Lexington, KY
CVG = Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron, KY
RT#9 = Rolling Thunder, Chapter 9, Cincinnati, OH
SEF = Special Events Flyer on Web Site
APRIL 2017
APRIL 2017
1 SAT RABBIT HASH GENERAL STORE "REOPENS", Rabbit Hash, KY
1 SAT POW / MIA MINI RUN MEETING (RT), Cobbstone Cafe, Ft Thomas, KY
6 THU ALL HANDS MEETING, Sub-Station II, Florence, KY
7 FRI NKY YOUNG MARINES "FISH FRY II", Ft Wright Civic Club, Ft Wright, KY
8 SAT CHOW / GATHERING, Frisch's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
8 SAT MATT MAUPIN'S SCHOLARSHIP DINNER, The Oasis Gold & Conference Center, Loveland, OH
19 WED LTCOL RICHARD COLE, USAF-LAST OF THE DOOLITTLE RAIDERS SPEAKING, Boone County Main Library, Burlington, KY
20 - 22 TN - GWRRA "SPRING FLING, Gatlingburg, TN (gwrratn.org)
23 SUN CHOW / GATHERING, Bob Evan's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
24 MON ADOPT A UNIT MEETING, Boone County Library, Union, KY
27 MON FLORENCE DAY PARADE & PROGRAM, Florence Government Center, Florence, KY (sef)
FYI:
1 Sat April Fool's Day
6 Thu Persian Gulf War Ends (1991)
9 Sun Palm Sunday
11 Tue GE Veteran Career Event, Cincinnati, OH
14 Fri US Air Force Reserve Birthday (1948-2017)
14 Fri Good Friday
16 Sun Easter Sunday
18 Tue Tri State Honor Flight (CVG), Hebron, KY
22 Sat GWRRA Tech Day, Walton, KY - (Cancelled Weather)
22 Sat Cabin Fever Ride 2017 (KMA), Indian Delaership, 10855 Dixie Highway, Walton, KY
29 Sat GWRRA Tech Day, Walton, KY
29 Sat Lady Veterans Connect (ALP4), Florence, KY
ALP4 = American Legion Post #4, Florence, KY
GWRRA = Gold Wing Road Riders Association
KMA = Kentucky Motorcycle Association
RT = Rolling Thunder, Chapter 9, Cincinnati, OH
SEF = Special Events Flyer on Web Page
MAY 2017
MAY 2017
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
1 MON TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K MEETING, Erlanger, KY
1 MON POW/MIA MINI RUN MEETING (RT), YMCA, Ft Thomas, KY
4 THU ALL HANDS MEETING, Sub-Station II, Florence, KY
6 SAT FUNERAL (V,S,I) EARNEST KEATON US Army & Vietnam Veteran, Taylor Mill, KY
6 SAT RUN FOR THE SON (CMA), Richwood Flee Market, Richwood, KY
13 SAT AMERICAN VETERANS TRAVELING TRIBUTE (AVTT), Georgetown Fairgrounds, Georgetown, OH
13 SAT CHOW / RIDE, Frisch's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY - Destination
13 SAT AMERICANS VETERAN TRAVELLING TRIBUTE WALL, Georgetown Fairgrounds, Georgetown, OH
18 THU MEMORIAL HONOR ESCORT, VETERANS, POLICE, FIRE TRIBUTE TOWER, Cincinnati, OH
22 MON ADOPT A UNIT MEETING, Boone County Library, Union, KY
24 WED POW/MIA MINI RUN (RT), Fort Thomas, KY (sef)
26 - 29 ROLLING THUNDER RUN TO THE WALL (RT), Washington, D.C. (www.rollingthunder.com)
27 SAT NORTHERN KENTUCKY YOUNG MARINES RECRUIT CLASS GRADUATION, Cold Spring, KY
27 Sat FALLEN HEREOS RIDE (COPS) , The Bridge Church, 7906 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY
28 SUN CHOW / RIDE, Bob Evan's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
29 MON ERLANGER PARADE, Erlanger, KY
29 MON MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES, Florence Government Center, Florence, KY
29 MON NORTHERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEMETERY NORTH MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES, Williamstown, KY
FYI:
3 - 7 Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally, Panama City, FL (http://thunderbeachproductions.com)
5 Fri Holocaust Remembrance Day
5 - 6 Williamstown Derby Day, Williamstown, KY
5 - 7 Thunder in the Smokies, Maggie Valley, NC
7 Sun 29th Annual Bike Blessing & Poker Run (AFR), American Legion 199, 10700 Campbell Rd, Harrison, OH
8 Mon V-E Day
9 Tue GWRRA Meeting, The Hot Spot, Florence, KY
10 Wed Vietnam Moving Wall Motorcycle Escort, Fayetteville, OH to Georgetown, OH
12 - 21 Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week, Murrels Island, SC (www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com)
14 Sun Mother's Day
14 Sun Mother's Day Bike Show (KMA), Richwood Flea Market, Richwood, KY
14 - 21 National Police Week - USA (sef)
17 - 22 Hawg Bikers Spring Bike Week, Graham, KY (www.hawgvalleybikerrally.com)
20 Sat Armed Forces Day
20 Sat Armed Forces Day 5K Run/Walk, Crescent Springs Community Park, Crescent Springs, KY
21 Sun Marine Corps Historical Marathon, Fredericksburg, VA
23 Tue Tri State Honor Flight (CVG), Hebron, KY
24 - 31 Field of Memories & Eyes of Freedom Display, America Memorial Gardens, Cincinnati, OH
25 Thu Memorial Mission MC Escort, Field of Memories, Wilmington, OH to Cincinnati, OH
AFR = American Federation of Riders
CMA = Christian Motorcycle Association
COPS = Concerns of Police Survivors
CVG = Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron, KY
KMA = Kentucky Motorcycle Association
RT = Rolling Thunder
SEF = Special Events Fyler on Web Site
V,S,I = Visitation, Service, Internmant
JUNE 2017
JUNE 2017
PTSD AWARENESS MONTH
1 THU ALL HANDS MEETING
2 FRI FUNERAL (V,S,E,I) DONALD EILERS - USAF & Vietnam Veteran, Hebron, KY
3 SAT FUNERAL (V,S,E,I) RONALD E JOHNSON - US Army & Vietnam Veteran, Alexandria, KY
10 SAT CHOW / RIDE, Frsich's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
10 SAT OFFICER KIM MEMORIAL RIDE, Cincinnati, OH
14 WED HAPPY 242ND BIRTHDAY TO THE US ARMY (1775-2017)
15 WED POW / MIA MINI RUN MEETING (RT), YMCA, Ft Thomas, KY
17 SAT FUNERAL (V.S.E.I) RAYMOND "RICK" FURNISH, US Army and Vietnam Veteran, Erlanger, KY
23 FRI FUNERAL (V,S,E,I) RALPH HOUP, US Air Force and Korea Veteran, Erlanger, KY
25 SUN CHOW / RIDE, Bob Evan's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
26 MON ADOPT A UNIT MEETING, Union, KY - Rescheduled
30 FRI CITY OF UNION CELEBRATES AMERICAN PARADE, Union, KY
FYI:
1,2,3 6th Annual US 25 Yard Sale
4 Sun Battle of Midway Began (1942)
6 Tue D-Day (1944)
6 Tue ASPEN Dental, VFW Post 6423 Dixie Hwy, Elsmere, KY
6 - 10 American Rally, Lake George, NY (http://american.com)
10 Sat Officer Kim Memorial Ride, Cincinnati, OH
10-11 2017 Ride to Remember, Liberty Park, Batesville, IN
13 Tue GWRRA Meeting, The Hot Spot, Florence, KY
14 Wed Flag Day
14 Wed Flag Day Ceremony, Elks 314, Florence, KY
16 Fri Ride Bike to Work Day
18 Sun Father's Day
21 Wed Summer Begins
22 Thu GI Bill Signed (1950)
25 Sun Start of Korean War (1950)
25 Sun Car Show at the Cincinnnati VA Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
SEF - Special Events Flyer on Web Site
V,S,E,I - Visitation, Service, Escort, Internment
JULY 2017
1 - 4 NEWPORT BIKE RALLY, Newport, KY
1 SAT SUPPORT OUR TROOP, Yellow Ribbon Support Center, Cincinnati, OH
3 MON CITY OF FLORENCE CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY, Florence, KY
8 SAT CHOW / RIDE, Frisch's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
14 FRI FUNERAL (V.S.E.I) BERNARD "BERNIE" MOORE - US Navy Retired & Vietnam Veteran, Hebron, KY
16 SUN MATT MAUPIN MEMORIAL RIDE, Glen Este High School, Eastgate-Batavia, OH
18 TUE QUARTER AUCTION (RT), Newport Elks, Cold Spring, KY
23 SUN CHOW/RIDE, Bob Evan's, Orphanage RD, Ft Mitchell, KY
24 MON ADOPT A UNIT MEETING (Zackary Solmon 5K Run), Boone County Library, Union, KY - Rescheduled
FYI:
1 Sat 12th Annual 4th For Our Soldiers Celebration, Burlington, KY
4 Tue Independence Day
13 - 16 Kentucky Bike Fest, Sturgis, KY
14 Fri Flag Day
26 Wed American with Disabilites Act Signed (1960)
27 Thu End of Korean War (1953)
RT - Rolling Thunder, Cincinnati, OH
SEF - Special Events Flyer on our Web Site
V,S,E, I - Visitation, Service, Escort, Internment
AUGUST 2017
AUGUST 2017
3 THU ALL HANDS MEETING, Sub-Station II, Dream Street, Florence, KY
4 FRI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (1790-2017)
5 SAT TEDDY BEAR RIDE (ALP4), Florence, KY
8 TUE GWRRA Meeting, The Hot Spot, Florence, KY
9 WED GWRRA Ice Cream Ride, Union, KY
12 SAT CHOW / RIDE, Frisch's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY (Rescheduled)
13 SUN CHOW / RIDE, Frisch's, Orphange Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
13 SAT HERO'S RIDE, Fairfield Arts Center, Fairfield, OH (sef)
21 MON ADOPT A UNIT MEETING, SPC Zachary Salmon 5K Run, Union, KY - Rescheduled
23 WED FUNERAL (V,S,E,I,) MARK D. BARNES - USAF Veteran & PGR Rider, Erlanger, KY
27 SUN CHOW / RIDE, Bob Evan's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
31 THU FUNERAL (V,S,E,I) DALE ROBERT TANNER - USA & Vietnam Veteran, Erlanger, KY
31 - 1 EASYRIDERS RODEO TOUR 2017 - Ross County Fairgrounds, Chillicothe, OH (sef)
FYI:
3 - 6 World's Longest Yard Sale, Highway 127
4 - 7 77 Annual Sturgis Black Hills Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis, ND (www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com)
7 Mon Purple Heart Day
7 Mon Purple Heart Day, Fountain Square, Cincinnati, OH
14 Mon Japan Surrenders - End of World War II (1945)
18 - 19 GWRRA Kentucky "Blast" District Convention, Cave City, KY
22 Tue Tri State Honor Flight (CVG), Hebron, KY
29 - 2 Goldwing "Wind Ding #39", Grapevine, TX (www.Wing-Ding.org)
ALP4 - American Legion Post #4, Florence, KY
CVG - Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron, KY
GWRRA - Gold Wing Road Riders Association
PGR - Patriot Guard Rider
SEF - Special Events Fyler on Web Page
V,S,E,I - Visitation, Service, Escort, Internment
SEPTEMBER 2017
SEPTEMBER 2017
6 WED TUNNEL TO TOWERS MEETING, Crescent Springs Community Park, Crescent Springs, KY
7 THU ALL HANDS MEETING, Sub-Station II, Florence, KY
8 - 10 7th ANNUAL CPL JOHN BISHOP MEMORIAL RIDE, Versailies, IN
9 SAT NKY YOUNG MARINES QUARTER AUCTION, VFW Post 6095, Latonia, KY
9 SAT CHOW / RIDE, Frisch's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
11 MON ADOPT-A-UNIT (ZACHARY SOLMON 5K RUN) MEETING, Boone County Library, Union, KY
13 WED TUNNEL TO TOWERS MEETING, Crescent Springs Community Park, Crescent Springs, KY
16 SAT TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN & WALK & MOTORCYCLE ESCORT, Crescent Springs, KY
18 MON ADOPT-A-UNIT (ZACHARY SOLMON 5K RUN) MEETING, Boone County Library, Union, KY
18 MON HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATE AIR FORCE (1947-2017)
24 SUN SPC ZACHARY SALMON SOLDIER MEMORIAL RUN, Boone County Arboretum, Union, KY
28 THU FUNERAL (V,S,E,I) THOMAS E. CRANER, USA & Vietnam Veteran, Florence, KY
FYI:
31 - 4 Easyrider Rodeo Tour 2017, Ross County Fair Grounds, Chillicothe, OH
1 - 2 "Goldwing Wing-Ding #39", Grapevine, TX (www.Wing-Ding.org)
2 Sat V-Day (1945)
4 Mon Labor Day
8 - 10 Thunder in the Smokies, Maggie Valley, NC
9 Sat 28th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Show (DMC), Boone County Fairgrounds, Burlingtotn, KY
11 Mon Patriot Day (9/11)
15 Fri National POW/MIA Recognition Day (www.timeanddate.com/holidays.us.pow.mia.recongnition-day)
15 - 16 Piqua Bike Fest, Piqua, OH (www.piquabikefest.com)
22 Fri Autumn Begins
24 Sun Gold Star Mothers Day
24 Sun GWRRA Parking Practice, Gataway College Parking Lot, Dudley Rd, Fort Mitchell, KY
26 Tue Tri State Honor Flight (CVG), Hebron, KY
29 Fri Armed Service Memorial Grand Opening Ceremony - Devou Park, Covington, KY
CVG = Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron, KY
DMC = Dayton Motorctcle Club
GWRRA = Goldwing Road Riders Association
V,S,E,I = Visitation, Service, Escort, Internment
OCTOBER 2017
OCTOBER 2017
OCTOBER - AGENT ORANGE AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER - AGENT ORANGE AWARENESS MONTH
13 FRI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY (1775-2017)
14 SAT CHOW/ RIDE, Frisch's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
21 SAT DEDICATION OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK (PRG-KY), Maysville, KY
22 SUN CHOW / RIDE, Bob Evan's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, KY
FYI:
2 - 8 Myrtle Beach Fall Rally, Murrels Inlet, SC (www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com)
7 Sat Sgt Chad Keith 5k Run, Liberty Park, Batesville, IN
8 Sun Devil's Stair Case, Oregonia, OH (sef) (Cancelled - Weather)
9 Mon Columbus Day
13 - 15 Machine Gun Shoot & Military Gun Show, Knob Creek Gun Range, West Point, KY
14 Sat Northern Kentucky Young Marines Birthday Ball, Fort Wright Civic Center, Fort Wright, KY
14 Sat Cuban Missile Crisis Begins (1962)
17 Tue 58th Birthday of the Young Marines Program
19 - 22 25th BikeOctoberFest, Daytona Beach, FL (www.daytonabeach.com.bikeoctoberfest.com)
22 Sun Marine Corps Marathon, Washington, D.C.
22 Sun Devil's Stair Case, Oregonia, OH (sef)
24 Tue Tri State Honor Flight (CVG), Hebron, KY
25 Wed US Invade Grenada (1983)
31 Wed Halloween
CVG = Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron, KY
PGR-KY = Patriot Guard Riders - Kentucky
NOVEMBER 2017
NOVEMBER 2017
2 THU ALL HANDS MEETING, Sub-Station II, Florence, KY
6 MON VETERANS APPRECIATION DINNER, Florence, KY
8 WED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS (PGR) (2005-2017)
10 FRI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (1775-2017) Ooh Rah!!
11 SAT DAV 5K RUN, WALK, RIDE MARATHON / MOTORCYCLE ESCORT, Cincinnati, OH
11 SAT FLORENCE VETERANS DAY PROGRAM, 8200 Ewing Blvd, Florence, KY
12 SUN HONOR RUN HALF MARATHON / MOTORCYCLE ESCORT , Florence, KY
15 WED FROM WWII TO VIETNAM TALK, Main Library, Burlington, KY
26 SUN CHOW / GATHERING, Bob Evan's, Orphanage Rd, Ft Mitchell, K
FYI:
4 Sat Northern Kentucky Young Marines Quarter Auction, VFW Post 6095, Latonia, KY
5 Sun Daylight Saving Time Ends
7 Tue Election Day
11 Sat Veteran' Day
12 Sun Northern Kentucky Veterans Day Observance, Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, KY
13 Mon Golden Corral - Military Appreciation Night
23 Thu Thanksgiving Day
SEF - Special Events Flyer on Web Page
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DECEMBER 2017
7 THU ALL HANDS MEETING, Sub-Station II, Florence, KY (Cancelled)
8 FRI FUNERAL (V,S,E,I)- HOWARD FRANKLIN FOREMAN, US Army & Vietnam Veteran, Erlanger, KY
9 SAT WREATHS FOR KENTUCKY VETERANS CEMETERY NORTH, Williamstown, KY
13 WED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE NATIONAL GUARD (1636-2107)
16 SAT WREATHS ACROSS AMERICAN, CINCINNATI VA HOSPITAL, Cincinnati, OH
19 FEB FUNERAL (S,I) GLENN SHELTON, US Marine & Vietnam Veteran, Madison, IN
26 TUE FUNERAL (V) - HAROLD E. ELLISTON, KY State Trooper/Retired, Williamstown, KY
27 WED FUNERAL (S,I) - HAROLD E. ELLISTON, KY State Trooper Retired, Williamstown, KY
FYI:
7 Thu Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (1941)
16 Sat Battle of the Bulge (1944)
16 Sat Funeral (V,S) Glenn Shelton, US Marine & Vietnam Veteran, Indianapolis, IN
21 Thu Winter Begins
25 Mon Christmas
31 Sun New Years Eve
V,S,E,I - Visitation, Service, Escort, Internment