The Gathering of Bikes that took place in DC over Memorial Day weekend started in 1988 and is said to have had 2,500 bikes involved. Over this past weekend the Park Service estimated the number at 900,000 on behalf of POW/MIA awareness of all Wars and other Veteran issues.
The Freedom Ride that started out in this area 22 years ago had 50 bikers involved. Over the years the largest number recorded has been about 1,800 bikes involved with over 3,000 people at Hesky Park for the POW/MIA awareness Vigil at 7 pm. The POW/MIA issue is one of Faith, Trust, Responsibility and Accountability. We hear much discussion whether we as a nation are or are not at War. If you are a soldier man or woman in harm's way, you are at War on a daily basis. If an American soldier should become captive they should be considered POW from day one, Not Captive, Detainee or held Hostage. Terminology means a great deal and erasing that POW by changing terminology is a disgrace.
Those whom serve in uniform and become captive can be assured(as well as their families) that there are those who will stand and continue to stand by their side and do everything in their power to bring awareness to their plight. 'without question' as well as upon their return to the country and people they serve. Let Us Not Forget is the code we live by.
AF Col. Patricia Blassie will be the guest speaker at this year's Vigil. All information on Col. Blassie, the Freedom Ride, Vigil is on our web site at www.northeastpowmianetwork.org… numbers make the difference and with the involvement of ALL , Veterans and Non-Veterans this year will be the largest gathering ever in the northeast.
Bob Jones, Northeast POW/MIA Network
Meredith
Welcome to the NH Chapter of the Northeast POW/MIA Network. Our goal is simple; heighten public awareness to the plight of American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action.
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