I want to thank John, “JK” Kennedy of the Veterans Brotherhood VMC for connecting me with Michael Garner Sr. In this show I, discuss motorcycle safety with my guest, Michael Gardner Sr. Michael shares his personal story of losing his son in a motorcycle accident and how it inspired him to work with the organization called “Check Twice Save a Life.”
We talked about the events and initiatives organized by the organization to raise awareness about motorcycle safety, including distributing “Check Twice” signs and organizing runs. They also discuss the lack of safety among automobile drivers and the potential risks on the road. Michael emphasizes the importance of promoting awareness and invites people to support the cause.
The episode concludes with details about an upcoming poker run event on Sunday, September 10th at the Whitman, MA VFW.
Jeff Haywood is a retired Navy Seal and now owns and operates Bone Frog Warrior Apparel.
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I would like to start off by saying thank you to David Danforth and John Kennedy and the rest of the Veterans Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club for connecting me with Ben Hendricks and Luke Young, the founders of The Garrison Speed Shop.
Luke, U.S. Army, and Ben, USCG, met after they left the service through the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club.
The Garrison Speed Shop was created to get Veterans and Community members in a space where they can be together while working on motorcycles. I ride a motorcycle. The idea of a place where I can go and work on my ride while socializing with others and learning some new skills is a type of advocacy, we in the Veteran community need. Turning a wrench or learning a new skill in metal fabrication from Luke and Ben will allow Veterans to engage in a hands-on way that can’t be done in other places.
You can get skin grafts for your hands, but I can’t find confirmation for palms. Wear gloves when riding a motorcycle.
Thank you for a great conversation, Ben and Luke, kickstand up and rubber down. Go to https://garrisonspeedshop.org/ to find out more and help an amazing organization.
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The Veterans Kitchen hosted World War II Veterans on September 8th, 2022. This was done with help from the Veterans Brotherhood VM/C, The Fall River War Veterans Council, Andy Biggio, author of “The Rifle”, and City Councilors Linda Pereira, and Laura Washington. I learned a lot about the work The Veterans Kitchen does and the World War II Veterans they serve.
Andy Biggio, who wrote “The Rifle” talked about the story of his book, and every World War II Veteran signed his special M1 Garand Afterwards I got to talk with two World War Two Army Veterans and their stories took me back to a different time in Fall River’s and America’s history.
Dawn and Andy from The Veterans Kitchen told me how they got started with only $60.00 and now serve many Veterans in the Fall River area.
David and Kelli Danforth closed out my time by talking about how husband and wife work together to advocate for Veterans. David is an Army National Guard Veteran and member of the Veterans Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club.
I want to thank everyone who participated in this event and talked with me. There is still time to capture the memories of those who served in World War II. Fall River, MA is an example of non-profit groups and city leaders who can work together to ensure care is provided to Veterans.
George Amaral was drafted and served in the Army as a Combat Engineer.
Edmund, “Eddie” Nibbs volunteered and served in the Army in Infantry and as an Ordnance Clerk.
Dawn and Andrew started the Veterans Kitchen with $60.00 and have grown it to serve more Veterans every year. Andrew is an Air Force Veteran
David is an Army National Guard Veteran and member of Veterans Brotherhood V/MC. His wife Kelli and him both ride together and find purpose in advocating for Veterans.
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On February 29th the Veterans Brotherhood V-M/C had their annual Cabin Fever Event at the Bridgewater Portuguese Holy Ghost Society Club.
I enjoyed my time there watching all the bikers come together to support each other. Go to https://vbvmcma.com/ to find out more about the Veterans Brotherhood V-M/C. I want to say thank you to JK, The Reverend and Gunny for letting me come and support the event. I can’t wait to do it in 2021.
Can’t believe a month later events like this wouldn’t be allowed to take place.
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“Travis, get with Dennis Donahue, he escorted the Vietnam Wall that Heals to Weymouth.” Sometimes it goes just like that with my producer Keith Hayes aka Sinista1;) I knew the mobile Vietnam Veterans Wall was coming the Union Point, or what is locally known as South Weymouth Naval Air Station. I had already set Episode 103, so if I followed the schedule this podcast would have come out long after The Wall that Heals left Weymouth, MA. This was a problem because it could 10 or more years before this Wall came back. So Episode 103 and 104 dropped on the same day. The Wall that Heals is a mobile scaled down version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. and Dennis was part of a motorcycle escort from Canton, MA to Union Point in South Weymouth, MA.
Dennis served over two decades in the U.S. Army. He was deployed to Iraq and when he got out of the Army he had to adjust to civilian life. He missed the brotherhood and camaraderie of being in the Army and felt alone.
Around that time, Dennis got with the VA and 22Kill Boston to help him deal with his PTSD. He got help and started feeling better, and he was around people who cared about him. One of the ways Dennis gives back now is riding with the Patriot Guard Riders. The Patriot Guard Riders is an organization that does escorts, honor guard and funeral ceremonies for Veterans. We talked about how families and people in the community appreciate seeing the Patriot Guard Riders.
We both want everyone to go to The Wall That Heals while it is here. It is open 24 hours a day right now until Sunday, July 29th. I can’t wait to ride with Dennis and it is amazing how something like a motorcycle can help someone help someone else. Thank you for your service.
The Wall That Heals
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center
Visits Union Point (South Weymouth Naval Air Stations) – Weymouth, MA
