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Grayson County Sheriff Rick Clemons and Chief Deputy Tony Willen go over the route motorcycle riders from the 2nd Annual Some Gave All Ride took through Grayson County Friday morning.
The 2nd Annual 2010, Some Gave All Ride to Salute The Heroes of the Commonwealth began Thursday, in London, Kentucky and will travel 800 miles through the state. The four-day ride will end on Monday back in Pikeville.
These riders take the words to the song Some Gave All seriously, as they ride through the streets of Kentucky honoring the fallen warriors and remembering the families.
The 800-mile motorcycle ride is meant to pay tribute to the military men and women who serve and also raise money for the Fisher House.
“We really have two purposes for the ride,” said Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Lewis. “We ride for those ho have paid the ultimate price in battle and given their life for our freedom and the second thing is to raise money for the Fischer House. “
A Fisher House is the military’s version of the Ronald McDonald House. It is a home away from home for families of the patients who are receiving medical care at major military and Veterans Administration Medical Centers.
The homes are normally located within walking distance to the treatment facility or have transportation available. There are currently 43 Fisher Houses located on 18 military installations and 13 VA medical centers with one more house is under construction.
One of the event organizers and motorcycle riders, Wendell Lewis, said he rides for the families of those who have died.
“Once a soldier comes home and is buried the military feels like their job is finished,” said Lewis. “We stay in touch with the families and make sure they know we are here if there is anything they need. We want them to know someone still cares.“
The 2nd Annual 2010 “Some Gave All – Ride to Salute The Heroes of the Commonwealth” is raising funds for the 2012 ground-breaking of the Fisher House at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington.
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