[ABATE of AZ] Veterans' Support

For those interested and available; on February 16th 2009 at the Arizona State Capitol Grounds there will be a Flag raising ceremony. The current flag pole is being replaced by three new flag poles that will proudly display the United States Flag, the POW/MIA Flag and the Arizona Flag. There will also be a brass plaque honoring Veteran’s past, present and future. During the ceremony the AZ National Guard will do a Black Hawk fly by. A large turn out is expected. We hope that you will attend and rally more veterans and support to accompany us. If your interested, let us know! Thanks!

What: Flag Raising Ceremony to Honor Veteran’s

When: 16 February 2009 at 12 noon

Where: Arizona Capitol Grounds
1700 W. Washington Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Remembering Our Nation's Heroes

On February 21, 2009; Sacaton, AZ will be hosting the 64th Anniversary of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising. A flyer for the event is available on our website under "Events", check it out; http://www.brothersfromtherez.com/.

We hope to see you there!

Tribute to the Tohono O'odham Nation's Veterans

A sincere thanks and much appreciation go out to all the riders who participated in the 71st Annual Tohono O'odham Nation Rodeo and Fair Parade!! We would like to to say thanks to the GRPD Motor Units for their representation of Gila River's Finest and for leading the way. Also we'd like to express a great deal of thanks to the Hemajkam Riders, which consist of riders from the Gila And Salt River Indian Communities.

Overall, the morning was excellent! We had perfect riding weather, which made for an awesome day to ride and pay tribute to the T.O. Nation's Veterans and Community. The parade had over 80+ entries and the parade route was spectacular as many in attendance were excited to have seen and heard us participate. As we made our way through the parade route through Sells, the local radio station, 91.9 KOHN FM got to broadcast the sound of our engines as we rolled through, that was cool!!

We capped the day with a terrific lunch provided in the Veteran's Center in Sells. Thanks to Eva and the T.O. Veterans and the blessed hands for helping to provide a great meal, it was delicious. We can't wait to come back !!