North American Warhorse

Motorcycle ride to aid memorial

DUNMORE - The 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001 is approaching, and a local veterans’ advocacy group wants to make sure that local first responders know that their bravery will always be remembered.

The Northeast Wing of The Friends of the Forgotten will hold their annual ride at North American Warhorse, 1000 Dunham Dr., Dunmore, on Sunday, Aug. 14. The ride’s theme, “You Are Not Forgotten”, has a twofold meaning honoring both the September 11 anniversary and the group’s attempt to construct a monument in Dunmore honoring Second Lieutenant Carol Ann Drazba, RN, the first American military woman killed in Vietnam.

Most of the event’s proceeds will go towards the monument’s construction, with an official dedication date slated for Oct. 8.

“This is our usual yearly event but it has turned into something huge—much bigger than what we had expected,” said Kim Atkinson, the member of The Friends of the Forgotten who spearheaded the Drazba memorial.

“Because it is the 10th anniversary of September 11, we had originally planned on remembering that. In the meantime, all of this happened with the monument and we needed to raise funds. We also decided that every police, fire, EMS, and ambulance personnel in the valley should be invited to this so we could honor all first responders. We want to honor them the right way.”

The “You Are Not Forgotten” ride will feature guest speaker Pat Devaney, a retired New York City Firefighter who assisted with cleanup after the attack on the Twin Towers at 11 a.m. as well as Wounded Warrior Michael Kacer at 2 p.m. A ceremony will also be held that will include the reading of the names of local emergency personnel who were lost in the line of duty as well as a moment of silence for the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Friends of the Forgotten NE Wing, Pa.

LT Carol Ann Drazba RN Memorial info & Pavers

2pm Guest Speaker Michael Kacer Wounded Warrior

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Overnight Stay in the “Garden of Eden Apple” room

at Your choice; one of 3 Beautiful Pocono resorts!

Generous Gift Card compliments of North American Warhorse & More!

Overnight stay at beautiful Mount Airy Casino, with dinner & breakfast for two! Directions:  From 81 North, toward 84/380 Mt Pocono, Exit 187-Tigue St. Exit 1

From 81 South toward 84/380 Mt. Pocono, exit 1, Tigue St. turn right follow signs

Info: Kim 570-383-9552 or Mike 570-604-5990 nepa.friendsoftheforgotten.

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