(Sept. 8, 2016) The local Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Maryland Chapter 3, will host its 12th annual 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride on Sunday in honor of Americans who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
“This event is to never forget one of the worst tragedies that this country has ever experienced, and we need to remember this event for the rest of time,” local Red Knights treasurer and Senior Road Captain John Tartufo, who helps organize the ride, said. “This is a special day for first responders. We all take this very personally. Many brothers and sisters lost their lives on that tragic day. This is a day to pray for their souls, as they are all heroes.”
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on the Boardwalk at 27th Street. Riders will leave promptly at 11:30 a.m. with the patriotic procession, starting at 27th Street and continuing south to North Division Street on the Boardwalk.
Last year approximately 200 riders participated during the event, Tartufo said.
After the ride, a ceremony will take place at the Boardwalk firefighter’s memorial, with Tartufo serving as the master of ceremonies. Red Knights President Ed Kukta will say a few words, along with Sen. Jim Mathias, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company President Jay Jester, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro and Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby.
The ceremony will last about 45 minutes.
“We do this to memorialize the events of Sept. 11, 2001, to never forget what the terrorists have done to us,” Tartufo said.
After the service, police will escort the riders out of Ocean City along Route 50 to the Moose Lodge in Roxana, Delaware for lunch, brotherhood, friendship and fellowship.
Registration for the memorial ride costs $10 per bike and $5 a passenger, which includes the ride down the Boardwalk and the escorted ride to lunch at the Moose Lodge.
The first 343 riders to register and pay will receive a free pin. Others can buy a pin for $5 each.
Proceeds from the ride will be donated to the Delaware Burn Camp in Dover, which provides a free, safe and natural environment for the promotion of physical and emotional healing to children of burn injuries. For more information, visit delawareburncamp.com.
The ride is open to all motorcyclists, not just members of the Red Knights, and will take place rain or shine.
To learn more about the Red Knights, Maryland Chapter 3, 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride, visit www.redknightsmd3.com or call Tartufo at 443-614-3425.
On Friday, all are encouraged to take part in a hero’s welcome parade for Operation SEAs the Day families. These wounded veterans have gone from the battlefield to a hospital and never received a welcome home or thank you for their service, organizers said.
The families will leave in a motorcade from the Sea Colony Marketplace in Bethany Beach at 4:45 p.m. and travel to the Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville, arriving around 5:15 p.m.
Organizers encourage local communities and businesses to line the streets, wear patriotic colors and cheer on the families.
In addition, the families will be honored guests during the Bruce in the USA performance slated for 7 p.m. at the Freeman Stage. Tickets are available at freemanstage.org, or by calling 302-436-3015.
In Ocean Pines, the Southgate Grill will host its first 9/11 tribute and benefit from 1-10 p.m. on Sunday. The event will feature shooter girls, children’s photo opportunities with a ladder truck, and 50/50 raffles.
The entertainment lineup will include the Baltimore Boyz, Jack Worthington, Randy Lee Ashcraft, Bob Wilkinson, Kevin Poole, Walt Farozic, Chris Button, Wes Davis, Judith Cooper, Mike Smith and Ray Perrone.
Ten percent of all outside food and beverage sales during the event will be donated to the Ocean Pines Fire Department and first responders.
For more information, call the Southgate Grill at 410-208-1383.
“This event is to never forget one of the worst tragedies that this country has ever experienced, and we need to remember this event for the rest of time,” local Red Knights treasurer and Senior Road Captain John Tartufo, who helps organize the ride, said. “This is a special day for first responders. We all take this very personally. Many brothers and sisters lost their lives on that tragic day. This is a day to pray for their souls, as they are all heroes.”
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on the Boardwalk at 27th Street. Riders will leave promptly at 11:30 a.m. with the patriotic procession, starting at 27th Street and continuing south to North Division Street on the Boardwalk.
Last year approximately 200 riders participated during the event, Tartufo said.
After the ride, a ceremony will take place at the Boardwalk firefighter’s memorial, with Tartufo serving as the master of ceremonies. Red Knights President Ed Kukta will say a few words, along with Sen. Jim Mathias, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company President Jay Jester, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro and Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby.
The ceremony will last about 45 minutes.
“We do this to memorialize the events of Sept. 11, 2001, to never forget what the terrorists have done to us,” Tartufo said.
After the service, police will escort the riders out of Ocean City along Route 50 to the Moose Lodge in Roxana, Delaware for lunch, brotherhood, friendship and fellowship.
Registration for the memorial ride costs $10 per bike and $5 a passenger, which includes the ride down the Boardwalk and the escorted ride to lunch at the Moose Lodge.
The first 343 riders to register and pay will receive a free pin. Others can buy a pin for $5 each.
Proceeds from the ride will be donated to the Delaware Burn Camp in Dover, which provides a free, safe and natural environment for the promotion of physical and emotional healing to children of burn injuries. For more information, visit delawareburncamp.com.
The ride is open to all motorcyclists, not just members of the Red Knights, and will take place rain or shine.
To learn more about the Red Knights, Maryland Chapter 3, 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride, visit www.redknightsmd3.com or call Tartufo at 443-614-3425.
On Friday, all are encouraged to take part in a hero’s welcome parade for Operation SEAs the Day families. These wounded veterans have gone from the battlefield to a hospital and never received a welcome home or thank you for their service, organizers said.
The families will leave in a motorcade from the Sea Colony Marketplace in Bethany Beach at 4:45 p.m. and travel to the Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville, arriving around 5:15 p.m.
Organizers encourage local communities and businesses to line the streets, wear patriotic colors and cheer on the families.
In addition, the families will be honored guests during the Bruce in the USA performance slated for 7 p.m. at the Freeman Stage. Tickets are available at freemanstage.org, or by calling 302-436-3015.
In Ocean Pines, the Southgate Grill will host its first 9/11 tribute and benefit from 1-10 p.m. on Sunday. The event will feature shooter girls, children’s photo opportunities with a ladder truck, and 50/50 raffles.
The entertainment lineup will include the Baltimore Boyz, Jack Worthington, Randy Lee Ashcraft, Bob Wilkinson, Kevin Poole, Walt Farozic, Chris Button, Wes Davis, Judith Cooper, Mike Smith and Ray Perrone.
Ten percent of all outside food and beverage sales during the event will be donated to the Ocean Pines Fire Department and first responders.
For more information, call the Southgate Grill at 410-208-1383.