Arkport-Corning HOG

The following article appeared in the 12/18 edition of "The Leader" newspaper: Nation of Patriots makes donation to local Veteran Veteran Andrew Brooks of Prattsburgh, NY, was presented a $2500 donation from the Nation of Patriots on Dec 16. Presenting the check on behalf of the Nation of Patriots were Linda Conway, Lead Volunteer for the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program, and Paul Simonson and Tom Doud, Director and Assistant Director of the Arkport-Corning Harle...y Owners Group. Andrew’s wife, Samantha, was also present. Andrew, who is the detail manager at Wilkins RV in Bath, served from Aug 2007 to Aug 2011 in OEF/OIF Afghanistan as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. According to Linda, It is absolutely wonderful that a local wounded Veteran receives support from the Nation of Patriots. Andrew replied, Thank you so much for this gift. My family and I appreciate your generosity. This will help ease the stress of the holidays. The Nation of Patriots organization hosts an annual nationwide fundraising motorcycle event called the Patriot Tour, where one flag is transferred from one motorcycle rider group to another through all 48 U.S. states. The Patriot Tour first began in 2009 and the local Harley chapter has participated in the flag transfer since 2013. Its mission is to honor American armed forces by providing financial support to needy wounded Veterans and their families across the nation. Since the Patriot Tour’s inception, more than a million dollars have been raised.

We received 5,112 wreaths for Wreaths Across America Day at the Bath National Cemetery on Saturday, 12/14 (last year we had +/- 4,850 wreaths). Laying of wreaths on Veterans graves begins immediately following the noon ceremony. If you plan to join in the event, arrival time is 11:30 am. You will need to come through the rear entrance of the Bath VA, as the main entrance bridge is still closed. The rear entrance is just north of the NYS police barracks on route 415. Turn onto Knight Settlement Road and follow the signs. Please dress according to the weather.

Be sure to mark your calendar for Wreaths Across America Day on 12/14 at the Bath National Cemetery. Last year we had more than 4,800 wreaths. We anticipate a similar number this year. As of 11/27 we have more than 3,350 wreaths sponsored. The deadline for sponsoring wreaths is 12/2 online. You can go directly to the Arkport-Corning HOG group's WAA page at https://donate.wreathsacrossamerica.org/. When you select 2 for $30 it will automatically include a 3rd wreath for fre...e. Or you can go to the cemetery WAA page at www.wreathsacrossamericabathny.org. Help us reach our goal of 5,000 wreaths!

Wreath sponsorship for Wreaths Across America Day at the Bath National Cemetery is fast approaching. Go to https://donate.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ to order yours today!

Wreath Sponsorship Underway for Bath National Cemetery Wreath sponsorship is underway for Wreaths Across America Day that will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, in Bath National Cemetery at the Bath VA Medical Center. Wreath sponsorships can be made online at www.WreathsAcrossAmericaBathNY.org. Individual wreaths are $15 and tax deductible. Other donation levels also available. Sponsorship deadline is November 29. This year’s theme is Everyone Plays a Part and the mission is t...o REMEMBER the Fallen, HONOR those who Serve, and TEACH our children the value of Freedom. Placing of the wreaths will begin immediately following the noon ceremony. In 2018, more than 4,800 wreaths were placed on graves in Bath. This year’s goal is 5,000 wreaths. The public is invited to participate in the wreath laying ceremony and can sign up at the above website. Arrival time that day is 11:30 am. Buses will be provided to shuttle visitors and participants from the designated parking area to the cemetery. Special note: The main entrance to the VA is closed for bridge repairs. Access to the cemetery is through the rear entrance to the Bath VA from route 415 just north of the NYS police barracks. The VA Employees Association will provide refreshments following the event. Follow the Bath event at www.facebook.com/WAA.BathNationalCemetery.