The Freedom FieldTM to Honor Fallen Heroes
at the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally made possible by
The Buffalo Chip Campground
Hosted by
The South Dakota Patriot Guard Riders.
STURGIS, S.D. (February 24, 2011) — The Patriot Guard Riders will once again partner with the Buffalo Chip Campground to honor America’s fallen heroes during the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Members of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Dakota, together with Patriot Guard members from around the nation, will erect a field of US Flags on Buffalo Chip grounds at the beginning of the Rally. The Freedom FieldTM will stand at the west entrance to the ’Chip’ grounds to honor those men and women, their families and communities, who have given so much in defense of our nation’s freedoms.
The Freedom FieldTM will consist of approximately 60 flagpoles flying a state flag to represent all the lost Heroes from each state, plus flags for each military service, and a POW/MIA flag. Behind this imposing introduction to the field will fly just over 1000 US Flags on eight-foot poles, each with a tag indicating the name of the Honored Service man or woman.
In order to raise the funds for this years, and future years fields, the Patriot Guard Riders are asking interested people that want to see the field of honor remain each year, please consider sponsoring a flag to be flown at the field. Questions about sponsorship of a flag can be directed to FREEDOM FIELD .
WHY ARE WE SPONSORING FLAGS IN STURGIS?
The Buffalo Chip has been gracious enough to honor our fallen heroes during a time when thousands from across the country and the world can come together and pay respects to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we as Americans can enjoy the very freedoms that are on display during the Rally. The Rally is and always has been a celebration of freedom and there is no better place to honor those who died to defend freedom.
The Patriot Guard Riders are not a dues-paying club, and all members are strictly volunteer so we are asking for help from everyone. Your tax-deductible donation will not only fly a flag for a Hero this year, but for future years so long as the flag remains in condition to fly. YOUR tag and the flag you have chosen to honor a fallen hero will fly during each rally as a token of your gratitude and you are welcome to visit the field and place a personal touch for your hero.
At the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year… The 9/11 Patriot Flag – Honoring The Fallen – A tribute to the families of the fallen, honoring Public Safety Responders, The Military and Civilians who perished on September 11th, 2001 will be located at the Buffalo Chip Campground Freedom Field. Please plan on attending the ceremony on August 8th starting at 3:00pm MST.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ALL THE FLAGS AFTER THE RALLY?
All the flags sponsored will be flown at the Buffalo Chip and then the Chip will store the flags until the following year. The tag identifying the Hero you sponsor will remain on the flag for display again each year until the flag cannot be used any longer and is sent to be retired with honor.
HOW CAN I SPONSOR A FLAG?
Each American Flag will cost $25 to sponsor. Non-sponsoring donations are gladly accepted for any amount.
Flag sponsorship can be done by either check through the US mail or via Pay Pal. Check or Money Order
Tax Deductible Donations may be sent to:
S.D. Patriot Guard Riders
P.O. Box 512
Salem, SD 57058
Please put “The Freedom Field” on your check in the memo area. Donations can also be made through Pay Pal by clicking on the DONATE button below: