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Torches Across America 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride



Torches Across America 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride is a coast to coast
ride starting September 2, 2006 at Kennedy's Custom Cycles in Oceanside,
California and riding into NYC on September 9th, Washington DC on
September 10th and Shanksville, Pennsylvania on 9/11.

Our mission is to remember the Victims of September 11, 2001, Honor our
Heroes "First Call Responders" (they showed us how dedicated they are to
helping save our lives on 9/11) and show support for our Armed Forces
(who are still in combat because of what happened on 9/11).

There is no registration fee to be on the ride. Riders do have to pay
for their own expenses while on the ride. We are invited guest of the
"9/11 Memorial Ride on September 9, 2006 and there is a registration
fee. The money goes to help pay the tolls and the rest goes to a couple
of charities. Last year the fee was $20.00 a bike.

Riders can ride with us for the whole trip a day or just a few miles.
Riders are also welcome to join us at any of the stops we make.

We do need riders to send us something telling us when, where and how
long they are going to ride. You can do this by going to the
www.torchesacrossamerica.com web site and in several different areas you
will see (TAA's Ride Sign-UP and/or Inquiry Form), or by writing Torches
Across America, P.O. Box 531, Kimberling City, MO 65686. This way I can
let our hosts a long the way know how many riders to expect.

There was some unfinished business after 9/11 and that was some of out
First Call Responders across the United States thought 9/11 would become
a National Recognition Day for them. Well it never came about. So our
goal for the pass two years has been set on trying to make this happen
for them.

Last year we were able to get these cities and one state to Proclaim
9/11 a special day for their First Call Responders. With the help of the
motorcycle community maybe this list will grow in 2006.

Kingman, Arizona Mayor, Monica Gates, Proclaimed beginning 2005,
September 11th will be known as "Recognition Day" in Kingman, to honor
all of the brave men an women who daily put their lives on the line as
First Call Responders.

Oceanside, California Mayor, Jim Wood, Proclaimed from this day forward
(September 11, 2005) September 11th shall be know as "First Call
Responders Day" in the City of Oceanside.

Kimberling City, Missouri Mayor, Gary P. Conway, Proclaimed beginning
2005, September 11th will be known as "Recognition Day" in Kimberling
City, to honor all of the brave men an women who daily put their lives
on the line as First Call Responders.
Hollister, Missouri Mayor, Dave G. Tate, Proclaimed beginning 2005,
September 11th will be known as "Recognition Day" in Hollister, to honor
all of the brave men an women who daily put their lives on the line as
First Call Responders.

The City Council of Branson West, Missouri. I do not have a copy of the
their Proclamation but they did make September 11th from now
"Recognition Day" for their First Call Responders in Branson West.

The Council of the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Proclaimed beginning
2005, September 11th shall be known as "First Responders Day" in
Albuquerque, to honor all of the brave men an women who daily put their
lives on the line as First Call Responders.

Fairborn, Ohio Mayor Thomas H. Nagel, Proclaimed September 11, 2005 as
"Recognition Day" in the City of Fairborn, and call upon all citizens to
recognize and honor all the brave men an women who daily put their lives
on the line as First Call Responders.

Township of Florence, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, Mayor
Michael J. Muchowski, Proclaimed September 11, 2005 as "Responders
Recognition Day" in honor of all the brave men an women who daily put
their lives on the line as First Call Responders.

Troy, Illinois Mayor Tom Caraker, Sr., Proclaim September 11, 2005 as
"First Call Responders Recognition Day" throughout the City of Troy to
honor all of the brave men an women who daily put their lives on the
line as First Call Responders.

New Mexico Governor, Bill Richardson, Proclaimed September 11, 2005 as
"First Call Responders Recognition Day" throughout the State Of New
Mexico to honor all of the brave men an women who daily put their lives
on the line as First Call Responders.

Here is a copy of the first Proclamation ever making September 11th a
Day of Recognition for First Call Responders. It was put together by one
of our countries very special Mayor's and she is Kingman, Arizona Mayor,
Monica Gates.


CITY OF KINGMAN, ARIZONA

RESOLUTION NO. 4073

A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGMAN,
ARIZONA; PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 11 OF EVERY YEAR TO BE ""RECOGNITION
DAY"" FOR ALL FIRST CALL RESPONDERS

WHEREAS, the terrorist attack on the United States September 11, 2001
claimed the lives of hundreds of fire fighters, law enforcement officers
and EMS personnel;

WHEREAS, First Call Responders - including Law Enforcement, Fire
Fighters and Emergency Medical Services personnel -- have continued to
provide a high level of public service to communities across the nation;

WHEREAS, these unsung heroes are deserving of recognition for their
commitment and personal sacrifice; and for preserving the peace and well
being of all humanity;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, beginning in 2005, September 11th will
be known as "Recognition Day" to honor all of the brave men and women
who daily put their lives on the line as First Call Responders.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
Kingman, Arizona, on January 18, 2005.

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

_________________________________ _____________________________

Toni Weddle, City Clerk Monica Gates, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________

By going to the www.torchesacrossamerica.com you can vote on our web
pole either for or against making 9/11 become a "National Recognition
Day" for our countries First Call Responders. On our internet poll last
year 96.4% votes were in favor of making 9/11 become a National
Recognition Day for them.

We have Armed Forces Day in our country to show our Armed Forces members
how much we appreciate them for offering to put their lives on the line
to protect us. So why shouldn't we have a special day for our First Call
Responders do they not do the same thing.

I personally would like to see 9/11 become a world wide "Recognition
Day" for every countries First Call Responders and if riders from all
over the world united it could happen.

For more information on the Torches Across America 9/11 Memorial
Motorcycle Ride go to web site www.torchesacrossamerica.com . To see
about the route click on 'Route/Updates' from the home page. We also
have a flier you can down load from the web site.

The site is also helpful if your planning a days ride or a trip. Just
click on a state you want to travel in from the map of the United States
on the home page.
You will than see the time and temperature of the major cities in the
state. If you scroll down the page there are a few different maps to
help map your travels. On the Goggle map you can get like a GPS look at
where your going by the satellite map. If you click on the major cities
in the state it will even give you more information. I thank Les Knauer
for this cool program he has put together.

Even if you can not be a part of the ride you can still be of great help
by going to one of your city council meetings and asking them to make
September 11th a "Day of Recognition for your cities First Call
Responders.

Make sure it says something like this [beginning ( September 11, 2006)
September 11th will be known as "Recognition Day" for our Cities First
Call Responders or [from this day forward (September 11, 2005) September
11th shall be know as "First Call Responders Day" in the City of.