Get Your Heart On

One of the things I’ve discovered over the past couple of years is that bikers have big hearts.  Most people don’t realize this fact and many have some pretty bad misperceptions about the biker community.  Yes, some who ride motorcycles are downright scary, but under that tough exterior is generally a heart of gold.  In my community and many other communities across our nation, bikers are in the front of the line when it comes to supporting great causes.  Whether it be to help raise money for children with cancer, another biker who has been in an accident, or supporting our troops…bikers are always there.

I witnessed this on Saturday when over 115 bikes from all over San Antonio converged at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery to pay tribute to our nation’s heroes during the Wreaths Across America wreath laying ceremony.  It was a heartwarming sight.  Bikers from various clubs and chapters stood side-by-side, forming a flag line to serve as a patriotic backdrop during the official ceremony.  Afterwards, bikers joined others in the community to honor and remember those who served by placing over 16,000 wreaths on the tombstones of the fallen.

As a 21 year veteran of the Air Force I’m proud to be a part of the biker community. I’m thankful for the opportunity to ride with men and women who understand the feeling and meaning of freedom…and who are willing to give their time, talents, and treasures to support it.  It’s my wish during this holiday season and throughout the coming year that we, the biker community, will continue to look for ways to be of service and support the communities in which we live. 

Let’s get our hearts on!

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