Motorcyclists ride in support of wounded marine

Motorcyclists ride in support of wounded marine
By ERIN FRANCE
Published Sunday, September 25, 2011

Motorcyclists head down Main Street in Watkinsville on Saturday during a ride to support Marine Cpl. Michael Boucher, who lost both legs below the knees while serving in Afghanistan.

Michael Boucher hid the first motorcycle he bought, several years ago, from his parents, who said the machine was too dangerous.

This weekend, more than 250 motorcycles rode in support of Boucher, 22, who lost his legs below the knees in Afghanistan while serving in the Marines.

The "Freedom Isn't Free" motorcycle ride started at Cycle World of Athens and traveled through Boucher's Bogart neighborhood and downtown Watkinsville before ending at a fundraiser at the Blind Pig Tavern on Broad Street.

Boucher joined the crowd by webcam and thanked everyone for their support.
"I'll drink one (beer) for everybody," Boucher joked.

Jim and Kim Boucher, Michael's parents, were overwhelmed by the amount of support the motorcycle ride received, they said.

"(The motorcycles) just kept going and going and going," Jim Boucher said.
The money raised from the ride will help make the Bouchers' Bogart house wheelchair-friendly.
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Linked from Marine Corps Times