Military & Motorcycles – September 7, 2012
Music and 9-11 Rides
Saturday my wife and I went to the Manatee United Methodist Church (315 15th St E, Bradenton) and had the best time listening to Country Gospel Music performed by Jim and Tim.
They perform the 1st Saturday of each month and it well worth the time to go and listen. You’ll find it is old time gospel, a little country, patriotic and inspirational all at the same time.
For full disclosure I have known Jim Pierce for 35 years or so. A few years ago we got back together at one of their concerts and I was hooked by their music and outlook on life and Christianity.
If you get the chance don’t miss this concert next month it will be well worth your time believe me.
Manasota Operation Troop Support (MOTS) has a new program for local returning troops. It is called “From Guns To Guitars.”
As most of my readers know I have worked with MOTS almost since the inception of this very worthwhile organization.
The purpose for this particular program is to try and get the returning troops interested in music as a healing and learning process.
Believe me when I say that music is therapeutic in nature for most of us. While volunteering at the Bradenton VA Clinic I see returning younger troops on a daily basis and have learned that music is good for sound mental health.
If you would like to donate please do either in money or used guitars. Both will be needed to make this new program work properly.
Please contact Linda Craig (Director) at one of the following;
(941) 782-0748, email – wordartist55@aol.com or on face book at www.facebook.com/MOTSFL
Bike Nights
Thursday September 6th – 6pm – 9:30pm
Manatee River Harley-Davidson, Bradenton, FL
Remembrance Ride/Patriot Day Observation
September 8th – 5th Annual Remembrance Ride and Patriot Day Observance. Information available at http://events.theledger.com/tampa_fl/events/show/272779605-5th-annual-remembrance-ride-and-patriot-day-observance, or by calling Rick at (813) 810-5001 or at – rkjkski@hotmail.com.
SEPTEMBER 11th REMEMBRANCE RIDES— (941) 366-8365
There will be one in the morning at Sutton Park (Palmetto) and one in the evening starting at 8415 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Go to the Sarasota Blue Knight’s website for further details blueknightsflxviii.com.
Please take time out on September 21st to pray for our POW/MIAs as well as their friends and families. The 21st is National POW/MIA Recognition Day in United States.
Next week, I will write regarding the controversial movie “2016, Obama’s America.” I went this week and saw it and I found it to be interesting and thought provoking.
Should you have any comments and/or suggestions please email me at PGRTerry@gmail.com.
Have a great weekend and remember; “It’s not about the war, it’s about the warriors.”
God Bless America and all those who serve in uniform to protect us.
Terry Longpre