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www.patriotguardriders.org Well I bought a bike not too long ago so that is my new love...ridin as much as I possibly can and lookin for anyone who wants to ride with me...This is a poem taken off the Patriot Guard website....if you ride and you don't know about them you should check them out. Basically they gather at some point ride to the funerals of fallen service members and rev their engines to drown out the sound of protesters, or provide a perimeter for the families against any idiots who think it is a good idea to protest the war at a funeral. You don't have to agree with the war but at the very least you should have a little respect for the people who give their lives so you can enjoy the freedom you have. Why Do We Ride?Why do we do this, you ask? Why bother to stand out in wind and rain for someone unknown? Why do we ride through torrents chilled to the bone? The answer is simple: “Because, Never Again!”Never again will they return home in shame, Never again will wearing their uniform cause them pain. Never again will we forget why they serve. No, Never Again.But still I hear you say “Why does it matter to you?” “They aren’t your friends, your brothers, your sisters, your father, your mother.” War is a sad time for many; it is sad but true. So, why do you gather in the gap between their families and their foes? The answer is simple: “Because, Never Again!”Never again will grieving parents, families and friends alone bear mourning’s toil. Never again will hard-won freedom of speech be used to debase and destroy. Never again will their sacrifice be dishonored upon their home soil. No, Never Again.Why do we gather, why do we ride? Why travel this country far and wide? We remember our grandfathers, fathers, brothers and others yet to come. We stand proud through tears reflecting their courage and pride. Because, Never Again.That’s why we ride.Written in memory of: Henry C. Barrows ~ Army, WWI (Great-Uncle) Cecil A. Bray ~ Army paratrooper, WWII (Father)In honor of: Garrett C. Bray ~ Navy, Viet Nam (Brother) and All Patriot Guard MembersLaurel A. Bray May 8, 2006