A week ago residents of Marquette, Michigan heard the thunderous roar of nearly 40 motorcycles as they passed through their town along the western shore of Lake Superior. The sound they heard was that of the Patriot Guard Riders on their annual Michigan tour. And even though Marquette was one of many towns the group would be riding through they took the time to stop at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans with a special gift: a $5,000 donation to help defray the home's expenses.
This is not the first time the Patriot Guard Riders have donated to Jacobetti. The two have a long-standing relationship which has resulted in thousands of dollars in donations in the past. Previously the money has gone mainly to veterans to help them pay for the cost of every day necessities not included as part of their care. This year's donation was different in that it went directly to the home to pay for its activities.
These are the types of things we've come to expect from the Patriot Guard Riders, a close knit group of motorcycle enthusiasts whose passion is to support the U.S. military in any way they can. The custom club patch they wear on their vests is a testament to their mission; in its gold, blue, and white color scheme that evokes images of military honor. It is a simple patch not meant to pay homage to the bikers, but instead to show respect to the mission of serving those who have served our nation.
Wherever the Patriot Guard Riders go, good things happen. Last weekend it just happened to be Marquette, Michigan.
