American Legion Riders feel honored to ride for the fallen

American Legion Riders honored by their participation in motorcycle processions for fallen soldiers
8:08 PM, Nov. 26, 2011

Written by
Nicholas Huba
Staff Writer

American Legion Post 129 Rider Michael Schaffer was riding his motorcycle during the procession for fallen Army Sgt. John Lyons through Seaside Park and noticed something that struck him.

“Riding through Seaside in the winter, there is usually no one around. I remember coming around the corner and seeing this guy in his late 60s, early 70s standing in the parking lot by himself,” recalled Schaffer, 62, of Long Branch, regarding the Nov. 10 procession. “This guy made an effort to come out in awful weather and say ‘thank you.’ He did not have to, but he wanted to.”

The American Legion Riders, which was started nationally in 1993 in Garden City, Mich., are members of the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary or the Sons of the American Legion who also are motorcycle enthusiasts.
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