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By Jason Avant – July 28, 2015
Categories: News, Real Riders, Event

July is winding down, which means that you’re likely to hear the sound of big V-twin engines winding up, a nationwide orchestra of cruiser and bagger aficionados tuning their instruments of choice as they prepare for their annual symphony on perhaps the world’s greatest stage for big bikes – the Sturgis Rally. This year’s event will be bigger than most – it’s the 75th anniversary – and a very special group of riders will be be making the pilgrimage, with the hopes of launching a new Sturgis tradition.​
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July is winding down, which means that you’re likely to hear the sound of big V-twin engines winding up, a nationwide orchestra of cruiser and bagger aficionados tuning their instruments of choice as they prepare for their annual symphony on perhaps the world’s greatest stage for big bikes – the Sturgis Rally. This year’s event will be bigger than most – it’s the 75th anniversary – and a very special group of riders will be be making the pilgrimage, with the hopes of launching a new Sturgis tradition.
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By Keith Rogers
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Amputee veteran Joshua Ferguson, left, holds his prosthetic leg while Robert Pandya drives into the Tropicana hotel-casino parking lot after the first part of the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. They drove from Los Angeles to Las Vegas on Monday, July 27, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

With flags waving and motorcycle engines roaring, dozens of veterans, including 15 amputees and severely wounded combat vets, rode into Las Vegas on Monday for a charity ride to show appreciation for those who served in the U.S. military.
Amputee veteran Joshua Ferguson, left, holds his prosthetic leg while Robert Pandya drives into the Tropicana hotel-casino parking lot after the first part of the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. They drove from Los Angeles to Las Vegas on Monday, July 27, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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Wounded veterans are joining members of the city of Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department (LAFD) motorcycle club for a charity ride to the annual rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.

The local ABC affiliate reported that participants in the ride hope to raise some serious issues that concern veterans, including rising suicide rates.

“Patriots that have protected our country, as well as firefighters and police officers, so we have a common bond there as firefighters,” LAFD Fire Hog Ted Kalnas told reporters. “Within our Fire Hog Motorcycle Club, at least half of the club are previous veterans so it’s very near and dear to them.”

Read more and watch a video at http://abc7.com/news/lafd-fire-hogs-wounded-vets-head-to-75th-annual-sturgis-motorcycle-rally/886986/
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) --

Led by members of the Los Angeles City Fire Department’s own motorcycle club, more than a dozen wounded veterans are hitting the road in the first-ever veterans charity ride to Sturgis, South Dakota — a popular spot for bikers.

They’ll have some fun along the way, but will also deal with some serious issues that concern veterans.

“We’ve got a suicide rate of 22 a day right now and it’s only on the rise. The reality of it is that we, as service members, need to start taking that on as our personal mission to start getting that solved,” wounded warrior Glen Silva said.
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June 19, 2015 By The Wire

Indian Motorcycle Press Release:

Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its sponsorship of the “Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis.” The ride, intended to raise support for severely wounded and injured veterans, will offer a group of former military service members the opportunity to ride to Sturgis, SD just in time for the rally’s 75th anniversary.
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“Sean Carroll, wounded Marine veteran, one of over a dozen wounded veterans going on the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis 2015.”
Wounded and Severely Injured Veterans ride cross-country to Bike Rally’s 75th Anniversary
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​Los Angeles, CA. – June 11, 2015 – Full Vision Productions and Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, have created The Next Great Tradition: “Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis”.  The Ride and Campaign will raise awareness and support for wounded and severely injured veterans across the nation.
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Sean Carroll, wounded Marine veteran, one of over a dozen wounded veterans going on the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis 2015.

Wounded and Severely Injured Veterans ride cross-country to Bike Rally’s 75th Anniversary

Los Angeles, CA. – June 11, 2015 – Full Vision Productions and Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, have created The Next Great Tradition: “Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis”.  The Ride and Campaign will raise awareness and support for wounded and severely injured veterans across the nation.

In addition to their recent partnership with the USO and to honor veterans for their courageous service, Indian Motorcycle is stepping up their commitment to Veterans and Active Service members by providing wounded veterans with Indian motorcycles to ride cross-country to the 75th anniversary of the Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota. Several of the Indian Chief models have been outfitted with sidecars specially built and provided by Champion Sidecars to accommodate severely injured veterans.

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