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American Legion Riders Prayer

Almighty God, We give you thanks, for giving us a land of the free that we can enjoy riding through its beauty of trees, valleys and mountains and rivers. You have blessed us with good health to our bodies, minds and spirits, so that we can appreciate your awesome gifts of owning a bike to ride and friends and comrades that can appreciate the same. Help us to help those in need in their lives, so that they too can prosper in all that they are capable of doing and becoming for the glory of God. We ask for your safety and protection as we travel far and near and to unknown places. Make our lives to be good examples as a Legion Rider who cares about veterans and our troops who are serving, and Lord, be with their families right now. Especially at this time, be with those who are grieving for those who have given the Ultimate Sacrifice for their beloved country. Give each of us the strong sense of your presence and your guidance in all things. In your name we pray. AMEN

From our National Chaplain - Larry L. Vollink 10 November 2008

The American Legion Riders is a family oriented group working with the American Legion to promote and aid in the support of our veteran community. The idea of a riders group within the American Legion originated in 1993 when the American Legion Post 396 in Garden City Michigan approached their commander with the concept. It was accepted as a program of the American Legion. It was the brainchild of Legionnaire Chuck (Tramp) Dare and approved by Commander (Polka) Bill Kaledas.

From this humble beginning grew a movement within the American Legion that has spread to posts throughout the United States. True to its original intentions, Legion Riders provide a great service to the communities they live in. They organize charity rides, poker runs and hospital visits. They ride in parades and their presence is a visible extension of the American Legion. They contribute their time and effort to strengthening their respective posts and spreading good will throughout their community.