Our Very First!
The ride was a complete success with only 6 weeks of planning.
Everyone start signing up for next years ride—it will be one to remember.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Faces of Valor USA 1st annual motorcycle ride a great success.
Sponsors: Nam Knights Old Line Chapter, Old Glory Harley, Annapolis Harley, Pete’s Cycle, Suntrust Bank, Holabird Sports, Evolutions Body, Friends of John Astle.
Suppliers: Gavins DJ’s, Martins Caterers, Stanley Foods, Saval Foods, Wagner Foods, H&S Bakery, Belair Produce.
And a special thanks to the Prince George’s County Sheriff Dept., Annapolis City Police, Laurel City Police & Bowie City Police for all their assistance in our safe ride.
Oct 15th: Went to Walter Reed to pick up 15 wounded vets in rehab and took them to Fort Detrick for a day out picnic with the Nam Knights
Amazing young men. On the left just out of surgery a week ago and still wanted to go along for the ride. These guys are the greatest!!
Faces of Valor meets wounded soldiers from Walter Reed.
Met some nice men and women!!
Myself, Randell & Mike Z
My co-chair on the first ride Ben Pope. From 3 bikes to 85, Ben who would of thought? Great Job Ben! We will have over 500 next year.
Relaxing with coffee and muffins before the ride.
Beth (Ted's wife) was the behind the scenes person keeping it all together. Beth even got her mom to work the whole day.
My father-in-law, is asking Bomber (Nam Knights Pres.) how he can ride?
Getting ready for the ride
Lets roll . . .
Off we go. 85 bikes from Old Glory Harley to Annapolis Harley.
Coming over the Severn River Bridge into Annapolis.
The biggest ride up Historic Main Street
Thanks to Laurie from Chick & Ruth's for volunteering to help get things set up.
As we arrive at Annapolis Harley, The family is getting all the food ready to serve. (brothers-in-law Wayne, Larry and sister-in-law, Fran. Sister Iris & Natalie are checking in riders as they arrive behind the scenes.
Great friendships, just shooting the breeze enjoy the day.
Great friendships, just shooting the breeze enjoy the day.
Ted's fellow brothers of the Nam Knights escorted and controlled the ride. They assured a safe ride for all. (Back right, friend (not a Nam Knight) Andy Wallace of Narley Choppers.com helped get the word out)
OOPS, can't forget all the ladies that keep us all going.
Raising money at a Aug 2008 Corvette show in Edge Water MD.
Soldiers supporting Faces of Valor USA wearing the shirts around the world.
Soldiers supporting Faces of Valor USA wearing the shirts around the world.