By Phoenix and Metric

As we move forward into the New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect back on all the great times we had in 2013. The year was filled with a lot of great rides with some great friends to some of the most beautiful places in the whole United States. This year also had a few setbacks, but as a person that sees the glass half full I try hard not to dwell on the negative. However, as a retired military veteran I see how our country and the world around us is being “fundamentally transformed” away from something that our Founding Forefathers, Veterans and every Biker understands and that is our FREEDOM!!! So I ask you as we move into this New Year PLEASE RIDE FOR “FREEDOM”. Wear the American flag, the POW/MIA patch, the Cross pin or any other sign that will signal to the world that you are a proud American and enjoy our FREEDOM!! If you are a Veteran be an Oath Keeper, “to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies both foreign and domestic”. If you are serving in the armed force, we support you and salute you. If you can serve in the military “do it”, and if you can’t then support those who can. If you can join a veteran’s organization then join and ride with them, if not ride and support them anyway. Ride to support the 9/11 Rally, Rolling Thunder, Wreaths Across America, National POW/MIA day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day and FREEDOM!!! FOR GOD, COUNTRY AND FREEDOM WE RIDE into the 2014 New Year.