It is 8AM on September 12^th and the sun has just risen. Registration has begun for the 7^th annual 9-11 Remembrance Ride. Registration is heavy, bikes start lining up two by two. Bikers step off their rides and mingle in the surroundings of the World’s Fair Park. Fire trucks and police vehicles are staggered, through out the park; Red and Blue Knights and their fellow emergency responders. Flying high on an aerial engine is a huge red, white and blue flag waving proudly; our flag, the American Flag, our symbol of justice and freedom. 10:28AM, the Amphitheater is full, 800 strong. The color guard has marched front and center, the speakers dignitaries are on stage. NOT a sound, the reason we have gathered is upon us.

WE ARE REMEMBERING..... it is once again September 2001. A bell is tolling, for the first tower has fallen. Remembering then the second tower begins to fall, our friends, neighbors, fellow county men and emergency responders will have all lost their lives, by a cowardly act, before evening has cast its shadows over New York City. Not on American soil..... Not here.

YET, 9 years later, where the patriotism is rewarding to see, WE WILL NEVER FORGET. The National Anthem proudly sung and the dignitary speeches short and memorable. The Fireman's and Policeman's Prayer soul searching. The 21 Gun Salute is exciting and the retiring of the colors leaves your heart swelling. Less than 45 minutes from ceremony start you will be back on your bikes for a fantastic ride, over 600 hundred bikes strong. Lead by fire trucks and police officers. Siren blare and blue lights strobe, sending out the message "LOOK AT US, WE DO NOT FORGET" 9-11 is in our hearts, engraved forever. "LOOK AT THE NAMES AND FACES" of the emergency responders badges that died on 9-11, we all carry them. Each bike will fly the faces of those lost provided in a carry case, proudly and keep them safe and remembered through out the year, so as not to forget. SO do not miss the ride of the year and show your patriotism and ride with us on September 12^th and Remember 9-11. Rain or shine all are invited to join us. Bike $15.00 and passenger $5.00 / T-shirts are $15.00 only. All proceeds benefit BLUE KNIGHTS COPSRUN and Andersonville Volunteer Fire Deptartment. IF you would like to sponsor this event, please see sponsor package included at this same web site. Area hotels have provided special discount pricing for this date.

See you there, and..... Enjoy The Ride.

Randy Gracy

Blue Knights TN 3 Chapter
The Mag Man