MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES – OCTOBER 5, 2012
You Know What Makes Me Happy
Riding my motorcycle to Bradenton three mornings a week and seeing two American Bald Eagles majestically perched near their nest.
Seeing American flags at various homes and businesses in and around the county displayed with ‘American Pride.’
Knowing my great grandparents traveled thousands of miles by ship from Ireland to this great country for the opportunity to better not only themselves but their families. Once here, they worked hard to become Americans, not Irish-Americans. They learned the language, assimilated into their communities and set out to make it better for future families.
Knowing if I chose to stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance and salute the American flag I can do so.
Knowing I am a Christian, and I do not have to bow to anyone else’s beliefs or disbeliefs. Knowing I can stand in the church of my choice and announce to the world that I am a Christian while making a ‘Joyful noise unto the Lord.’
Knowing that I live in a nation which under “In God We Trust” is a basic concept.
Knowing I will begin to work to remove those in government who want to change the basic beliefs in which America was originally founded on. I can do this because of the basic structure of the way this great Republic was formed and functions.
For those who have come here and want to change what America is all about please pack your bags and go home. If you’re from a place you didn’t like or couldn’t live because of the way you were treated or persecuted because of your beliefs don’t come here and try to change our system. If our beliefs offend you try to get over it, we’re not trying to change yours, live with it.
When I see an eagle and the American flag flowing in the Florida sun on the same day I know it’s going to be a great day.
Motorcycle Events
October 4th – Manatee River Harley-Davidson Bike Night (624 67th Street Circle E., Bradenton) – 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Contact – Sarae Brubaker at 941-745-2429 or 941-746-0488
October 5th – 7th Annual Run to the Heartland – Circle Park Drive, Sebring, FL. Contact – Lora Todd 863-381-6467
October 7th – 8th Annual Gulf Coast Diva Angels Charity Poker Run
Peggy’s Corral located at 4511 US Hwy 41 N. Palmetto, 10:00 am.
The Center for Hope in south Sarasota County is recipient for this year’s charity poker run. Contact – Debbie at 941-685-1490 or by email – debs98ta@yahoo.com
October 7th – Anna Maria Island Privateers 6th Annual Poker Run
Peggy’s Corral located at 4511 US Hwy 41 N. Palmetto, 10:00 am.
Contact – Greg Luzier 941-725-0184 or by email – amipirate3738@aol.com. Benefits Scholarships.
Website – amiprivateers.org
If you would like to contact me please do so at PGRTerry@gmail.com and remember “It’s not about the war, it’s about the warriors.”
God Bless America and all those who serve in uniform.
Terry Longpre