We received the DVD of the event at the Bong center and the other stops heading back. Very well done and thank you very much for taking the time to honor SFC Matthew Pionk and all the other fallen. You are all great Americans and please keep up the good work.

Duane & Sandra Pionk
Proud parents of SFC Matthew Pionk KIA 1-9-08 Sinsil, Iraq

I would like to thank the Riders for all the happiness they brought my uncle Jack Entwistle. He is a WWII Hero and was so surprised when you rode in on June 12th and presented him with the plaque and honored him for what he did. He will never forget it and neither will the rest of the family. Thanks so much for all the good deeds you do. Love you all.

Originally posted July 14, 2010 at 08:12 AM

I met many of you at the Going Away party for Matthew Birr. He was seriously injured in Afghanistan and has been recuperating. He is now headed to Ft. Carson, Colorado to meet his unit that is returning from Afghanistan. Thank you so much for your patriotism.

Originally posted May 3, 2010 at 09:02 AM

Thank you for remembering my son, Aaron Renstrom. We miss Aaron so much and do not want him to be forgotten.

Originally posted March 16, 2010 at 10:04 AM

Dear Pam & MN Memorial Riders, A huge thank you to all of you with the memorial riders for everything you do. What a great event we had at the Veterans Heritage Center. Keep up the great work you all are doing on behalf of our fallen heroes and their families.

Best regards, Nick Milroy

Originally posted March 10, 2010 at 09:05 AM

Steve and I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful memorial on Saturday in Superior, It was such a fitting place to hold this and always great to be around such wonderful people. Thank you for remembering our children in the way you have. We are so proud to be part of such a great group of people. We are grateful everyday.

Originally posted March 8, 2010 at 10:13 AM

You guys have touched the lives of so many people and we are very grateful for the genuine kindness and support you show towards the soldiers, as well as their family and friends. We appreciate you coming to the airport to wish our son well as he headed back to Kuwait. Saying goodbye is tough and it helps to know there are people out there like the Minnesota Memorial Riders, who make the effort to show you care. Thanks for all that you do!

Originally posted February 7, 2010 at 11:35 AM

I am so thankful for my family and all the great friends I have met along the way, for they have been there for me in the good times, bad times and the sad times. If not for them I don't know where I would be!!! I am also thankful for waking up every morning and seeing and living a new day, knowing how safe I feel. For that I am especially thankful. For all the men and women who have fought in the past and are fighting everyday to keep the U.S.A. a safe place to live. They are risking there own lives and some giving their own life, so that I can sleep at night!!! I thank them and their families.

Originally posted December 4, 2009 at 12:13 PM

With all the negative that surrounds us these days we are thankful for many things that are positive. We are thankful for our beautiful family that we love so much. Our health that many take for granted. Freedom to live where we chose, with a job to support us as others are unemployed. We are thankful for all the simple things that make us happy, the smiles, and laughter of our grandchildren, the pride we feel in our children, the love we share with so many friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving to all, and God Bless our Soldiers.

Glen & Deb Muckenhirn

Originally posted November 30, 2009 at 07:58 AM

Thanksgiving 2009 we would like to share with you what we are thankful for this year.
I personally am thankful for a roof over my head when so many have lost their homes this past year. For good great memories made this year on our first ride for Minnesota Memorial Riders, for all the people we have met and welcomed us with such graciousness. For good friends who I can lean on when needed and are there for me not just for the good times. For the health of family members, this past year has been filled with change. For a job that I love, when so many have lost their livelihood this past year and have undergone significant hardship. For having someone to love and share things with. I am thankful for our heroes, the men and women who have made such big sacrifices to keep us safe at home in this war and past conflicts. And finally I am thankful for having known the many kind hearted people who have joined us in this mission to let them know, we will never forget! - Pam Johnson

I am thankful for my husband, my children and my entire family. The roof over my head, the job that I have and for good health. For my wonderful friends, my best friend that is there for me more then she probably realizes. For Minnesota Memorial Riders organization that I am proud to be a part of and for the people that I have been blessed to meet a long the way. For God, our country and the men and women who keep us safe – God Bless you all and Thank You. - Sue Wascher

I am very thankful for my beautiful wife, my wonderful children, and my extended family. God bless our troops, God bless their families, and God bless those men and women that never made it home. I’m very honored to be a part of the Minnesota Memorial Riders Organization as we honor all Veterans past and present. - Lance Wascher

We are very thankful for our family, our friends (especially those who put up with us day to day; love you sue and lance) and the roof over our heads. We are thankful for our happy healthy children (and pets), our jobs and the joy all this things bring us. We are thankful for all the men and woman who serve and have served this country to protect all of these things we are so thankful for. GOD BLESS ALL OUR TROOPS, their families and all the wonderful people they have brought into our lives. - Love Don "Thunder" and Jen

I am very thankful for my friends, family, good health, and for the opportunity to belong to such a fine organization as the MMR. I am also very grateful for the freedom I am able to have and enjoy, thanks to the many fine soldiers that have protected this country for many years. To them, I extend a heartfelt thanks, for their sacrifices and commitment, helping to keep this great country what it is today. - Keith R Ausderau Veteran, USAF, 1974-1978

Minnesota Memorial Riders Leadership Team

Originally posted November 24, 2009 at 11:29 AM

We want to thank you for the wonderful dvd that you sent us. We just watched it this weekend. Very nicely done. Very emotional. No dry eyes. Again thank you for your caring and for honoring Matthew the way you did this summer. It meant so much to us.

Duane & Sandra Pionk

Originally posted October 27, 2009 at 07:24 AM

We want to thank you for honoring Matt. It was so awesome to watch you all arrive with the flags on your motorcycles. Please extend our gratitude to every member of your group. It is a great organization and we appreciate your support and kindness in remembering Matt!!

Duane & Sandy Poink and Family

Originally posted August 24, 2009 at 05:03 AM

Thank you all so much for remembering Blake. It meant so much to Ken and me to spend time with you all! I hope we can get together again real soon! Will talk to you soon to get something set up.

Hugs to you all Ken & Jeanne Pospisil

Originally posted August 24, 2009 at 05:01 AM

To all our friends at MMR, Steve and I wanted to thank you so much for letting us be part of your family. Please know we are so grateful to be able to give some love back to other familys that you have given to us. The words were said over and over and we know them well. You think of your loved one everyday, you miss them everyday, your pain is always with you, and to have people remember them as we all did this weekend, helps you thru those days in a way only we can attest to. Thanks for all you have done for us and our family, we are very greateful to be included with such a great bunch of people. Thanks for all you do. We are excited to be a part of something truely wonderful. We love you All. Steve and Deb Allen proud Marine Parents of Sgt. Chad m. Allen KIA 2-28-07.

Originally posted August 7, 2009 at 07:19 AM