Freedom Ride 2009

Sponsored by Rolling Thunder New Jersey Chapter 2

September 20, 2009
Starts at: Warinanco Park, Roselle, NJ
Registration Time: 8AM
Departure Time: 11:30AM

Destination: NJ Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, Holmdel, NJ

Registration Fee: $3.00 to cover tolls, expenses and donation to the New Jersey Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Foundation and Vietnam Era Educational Center

• Wreath Laying Ceremonies
• Guest Speakers
• Food Vendors
• No Alcohol Permitted

As is the past this freedom ride will be in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day. POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day of remembrance and hope for the speedy and safe return of American Prisoners of War, and those still missing in Action. It also seeks the return of the remains of fallen Soldiers.

The first official commemoration of POW/MIAs was July 18, 1979. It was the result of resolutions passed in Congress. The first national ceremony was held on this date. Over the next several years, it was held in varying dates of the year. Finally, in 1986, The National League of Families proposed the third Friday in September as a day to recognize and remember POW/MIAs. This date was selected, as it is not associated with any wars. Each year, the president of the United States issues a proclamation on this day.

Sponsored By:

Rolling Thunder(R), Inc., New Jersey Chapter 2
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation

For More Information Contact:

Rolling Thunder(R), Inc., New Jersey Chapter 2 -- (609) 971-3544

Website: www.rollingthunder-nj2.org