Catherine Avery at Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology found a real fun project for her National Service and Remembrance Day. Look at what she had to say!
"On Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. the 9th Annual Harley Riders Never Forget ride from the Harley Davidson parking lot at 38th Street and 10th Avenue South in Great Falls, Montana began. An impressive roundup of nearly 500 riders rumbled into their destination across town, the Montana Veterans Memorial on a vista overlooking the sparkling Missouri River, at 7:00 p.m. for a memorial service.
Mayor of Great Falls, Mike Winters, then officially declared 9/11 a Day of Remembrance for the City of Great Falls, to be honored by the Harley Davidson motorcycle Club by an annual ride and memorial service at the Montana Veterans Memorial site.
AmeriCorps Campus Corps of Montana State University was honored to assist in the memorial event by providing security services at the Montana Veterans Memorial site. Barriers were erected to reserve the memorial parking lot for the riders who were scheduled to arrive for the memorial service. Volunteers stood watch and listened for the signature sound of the Harley Davidson motorcycles to arrive, and pulled the barriers aside to allow them passage.
A sometimes rowdy bunch of riders, the group was quiet, respectfully listening to the speakers who honored the men and women who sacrificed their lives and offered their service on 9/11. Tears filled the eyes of many gathered.
The volunteers then removed the barriers to allow the group to depart the memorial service site. Several American flags yet to have lighting to remain standing after dark, were then taken down and the volunteers assisted in folding the flags and carefully putting them away.
The ceremony was a true way for AmeriCorps volunteers and others to show their colors, and a lovely way to spend a remarkable day."
If you have any questions about this project, you can email Catherine at catherine.avery@msugf.edu
Photos taken by the Great Falls Tribune
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