Veteran Bicyclists Visit Townsend
 | Author:
Nancy Marks
Nancy Marks: MT43 News Secretary and News Editor |
Veteran Bicyclists Visit Townsend
MT 43 News Staff
This past Friday, September 1st, the American Legion hosted a dinner for the Class of ‘83 Naval Academy. These veteran cyclists are riding from Washington state to Washington DC to raise awareness for veteran causes, especially the 22 veterans who commit suicide each day in America. The dinner was free to all, both the cyclists and the citizens of Townsend and guests. We did ask that the attendees donate to the cause that these veterans were riding for.
The keynote speaker was our U.S. House representative Matt Rosendale. Our state representatives Julie Dooling and Jane Gillette also attended. Julie spoke, as well as the group leader of the cyclists. All of the speakers praised the response of our town to this very important cause.
Between donations and a silent auction, of gifts provided by local businesses, over a thousand dollars was raised.
We should all be thankful for these dedicated veterans who are willing to work so hard for this cause, our federal and state representatives who were willing to share their time to help make this a success, the citizens of Townsend for their participation and willingness to give and last, but not least, I’d like to especially thank the American Legion Auxiliary for their hard work in the kitchen that night and for the great meal they provided!
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Image 1 Caption: American Legion Post 42 and Auxiliary hosted dinner for the Veterans of 1983 Cyclists.
Photo Credits: Dave Corner
