On the morning of April 17, 2009, 19 “American’s Greatest Generation” WWII Veterans, their motor home drivers and Escorts assembled at VFW Post 8673 to begin their journey to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorial dedicated in their honor. 17 gentlemen and 2 ladies made up the group and 2 of the Veterans served not only in WWII but also the Korean War and the Viet Nam War. All arrangements were made by the Honor Flight Organization.  Post Commander Paul Fultz and Post volunteers served a hearty breakfast to the group and afterward were given an inspirational send off by Honor Flight founder Earl Morse. Mr. Morse told all in attendance that these and millions of other Veterans have given their country a signed blank check good for up to and including their lives.  Mr. Morse also advised that there was not one cent of charge for these Veterans for the entire trip. All expenses were donated by the Honor Flight Program, motor home drivers and escorts.  The motorcade was escorted by the Ohio Highway Patrol and 5 Chillicothe AMVETS Motorcycle Riders.  The AMVETS Riders were going to escort the caravan all the way to the Ohio border. It should also be noted that 2 of the motorcycle rider’s sons gave the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq. The group will return to VFW Post 8673 at approximately 6:30 PM Sunday April 19th.   

Escorted By AMVETS Riders Chapter 4
    Dave Clemmons, Darrell Robinson,
Dale Davis, Walt Brown & Larry Hershiser 

Top Picture: the 19 WWII Veterans making the trip to the WWII
Memorial in Washington, D.C. with their Chapter 4 AMVETS Riders Escort

Above Picture: VFW Post 8673 Commander Paul Fultz, Diane 
Holland Honor Flight Coordinator,  and Earl Morse founder of the Honor Flight Organization.

Danny Beach, AMVETS Riders Department of Ohio President, visited Sew Much Comfort and learned about the adaptive clothing the charitable organization makes and provides free of charge to our wounded and injured Veterans across the Nation.
Danny has chosen Sew Much Comfort as his project this year and hopes to not only raise funds, but also raise awareness of the organization and the work that they do to help our service members. All of the adaptive clothing provided to the wounded is new and free of charge. The organization relies on grants, small corporate donations, and the American people to make sure that they have the monetary resources needed to continue the mission of giving our service members something more than a drafty hospital gown to recuperate in.
For more information, please visit www.sewmuchcomfort.org.

Ohio Riders held meeting on June 20. To view minutes click here.

Ohio Riders participated in the NVAR ride to DC click here for photos.

Chapter 26 Mansfield receives Charter on Sunday March 29 2009. To view photos click here.

Ohio AMVETS Riders are organizing an honor guard to be known as The AMVETS Riders Guard. Our mission will be attending funerals and ceremonies. We currently have 6 members and would appreciate hearing from anyone interested in joining. Please contact: Bill Price, Captain AMVETS Riders Guard photos for more info click here.

Ohio Riders elect new officers at Mid Winter Conference. To view photos of the event click here.

On Saturday October 11, 2008 the AMVETS Riders Chapter 66 were invited to participate in the Bradford Pumpkin Show Extravaganza Parade. To view photos of the event click here.

Members of AMVETS Riders Chapter 4 attended the POW/MIA ceremony Sept 19th More..

1st Annual State Poker Run was held Saturday Sept 13 hosted by Chapter 148 Medway. Despite the prediction of rain and thunderstorms we were blessed with good weather and the run was a big success. More...

Chapter 43 Bellville receives it's charter. Chapter 43 is the fourth organization in Ohio to be chartered. More....

Members of Chapter 4, Chillicothe, OH are seen cleaning a three mile section of roadway in Ross County.  More...

AMVETS Riders Chapter 148 accepts charter from State Riders President Darrell Robinson,
April 19, 2008. More...

Groups hope annual celebration will help fellow veterans, children, More...

A Tribute to our United States Marines, click here to view the video.

To learn more about “Operation Hoodie” click here.

AMVETS Dept of Ohio Introduces Task Force DVD, click here for info.