Entries from August 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009

Sunday
Aug232009

MN Has Lost Another Brave Soldier

DateSunday, August 23, 2009 | AuthorMMR Staff | Comments Off

As Minnesota Memorial Riders take a moment today as we mourn the lost of another Brave American Soldier. Pfc. Jonathan C. Yanney, 20 of Litchfield, Mn. Also killed was Spc. Troy O. Tom, 21 of Shiprock, N.M. These soldiers were assigned to the Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division out of Fort Lewis, Washington. They were killed August 18, 2009 in Argandab, Afghanistan.

Our thoughts and prayers are with these families in their time of sorrow. Let us come together and let these families know that their lost will never be forgotten.

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Saturday
Aug222009

Shawn Roberts 2nd Ride in Life

DateSaturday, August 22, 2009 | AuthorMMR Staff | Comments Off

Event Date(s): Saturday, August 22, 2009

Benefit ride, silent auction, dinner and entertainment.

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009.

Rich's Bar & Grill at Russell's in Annandale, MN (View map).  34 Oak Avenue North - Annandale, MN  55302 - (320) 274-9992.

Check in is 9:00 am to 10:00 am and the ride will start at 11:00 am.  $20 includes ride, dinner and bandana (bus may be available for non-riders).

Non-riders (no bus) - Dinner $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids (age 10 and under).

Return from ride around 5:00 pm for dinner, silent auction, and music at 9:00 pm.

For additional information please download Event Flyer (PDF 445KB).

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Thursday
Aug202009

Letter from the Chairman

DateThursday, August 20, 2009 | AuthorMMR Staff | Comments Off

Hello Everyone,

Our inaugural Minnesota Memorial Ride was a huge success. A very special thank you goes out to the families of our fallen heroes who we visited over this past weekend. Your acceptance of us into your homes and hearts means so much to us. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you now and always. Rest assured we will never forget.

Our ride took us to the northern Minnesota and into Wisconsin where we visited 8 families and 2 gravesites. It was an incredible honor to hear stories about the sons these families have lost. We have been entrusted with their memories, which was an even greater honor. The pride they have is overwhelming. We have been treated with such graciousness. Laughter, tears and many hugs were shared, all wonderful keepsakes that we took with us as we rode away. These moments make it all worthwhile and are the reason we do what we do by honoring their loved ones.

We will be updating our website with photo’s, stories, and thoughts from our families, friends and our riders.

Best Regards,

MMR Chairman

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Friday
Aug142009

Bryan T. McDonough American Heroes Golf Classic

DateFriday, August 14, 2009 | AuthorMMR Staff | Comments Off

Event Date(s): Friday, August 14, 2009


You are invited to join us for the 3rd annual event to honor the memory of Bryan McDonough and help raise money to benefit the families of Minnesota military families who have been affected by the war.

The event will be held on Friday, August 14, 2009 at at Oak Glen Golf Course in Oakdale, MN (www.oakglengolf.com) in Stillwater, Minnesota and offer the opportunity for morning or afternoon activities.

This special event includes:
- The opportunity to play Oak Glen GC and compete for great prizes
- Raffle prizes and hole contests
- Lunch served for all participants, dinner served for afternoon players
- Silent and live auctions with proceeds benefiting the Bryan McDonough Military Foundation
- Guests may also attend the dinner only

Morning and afternoon tournament rounds are available. Lunch is included for all players and a banquet dinner is included with afternoon 18 hole rounds.

You can find out more about this event by visiting www.americanheroesgolf.com.

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