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At a time when our politicians tend to apologize for our country's prior actions, here's a refresher on how some of our former patriots handled negative comments about our country. JFK'S Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, was in France in the early 60's when DeGaule decided to pull out of NATO. DeGaule said he wanted all US military out of France as soon as possible. Rusk responded, "Does that include those who are buried here? DeGuale did not respond. You could have heard a pin drop. When in Engl… Continue

Greetings, On Saturday, August 29th, the will be a ride to benefit local Wounded Warriors, military families in need and a scholorship in the name of General Wayne Downing. This will be held at Walter Brothers Harley Davidson in Peoria. For those who wish to ride, sign in is from 10… Continue

Illinois Patriot Guard Riders Letter from Illinois State Captain ******************************************************************************************* I have to say that this years Gathering held in Palestine was one Class Act after another. Sean Aaron and Roni Storck have simply out done themselves. There are no words to express my appreciation for what they accomplished. The camaraderie of the membership never ceases to amaze me. There are still some t-shirts for sale size X- Large.… Continue

Washington DC - Shortly after noon yesterday, Paul Stancliff, 65, with his bad heart, gimpy arm and bum right leg, anchored himself and his tall, homemade flagpole at the east end of the Memorial Bridge near the mammoth bronze statues of Valor and Sacrifice. At the other end of the bridge, the headlights of an army of motorcycles had just come into view, the first of the tattooed, leather-clad nation that descends on Washington in the annual Memorial Day weekend ritual called Rolling Thu… Continue