HISTORY OF ALR Chapter 24
In April of 2004 a notice was posted to form an American Legion Riders chapter for Post 24 Tombstone AZ. The notice was for all eligible members, Legion members, Legion Auxiliary members and Sons of the American Legion who support the American Legion Riders Mission Statement to come join the Post 24 American Legion Riders.
On Saturday 10 April 2004 a meeting was convened at Post 24 to form a new chapter of American Legion Riders. Eligible Legionnaires present at this meeting officers were elected. The elected officers were President Jack Hughes, Vice President Jim Harvel, Secretary Ruben Guerra, Treasurer Jim Burns and Sgt. at Arms Bob Hammett and members Kim Scott, Don Aiton , Mike McFarlin, Loves Saladino, Tim Ferrik, Russ Dobson, Bob Huase, Orval Bo Long, and Chuck Sperry .
Once officers were established the business of By-Laws was discussed. After completion of the business of the By-Laws a discussion and motion was made, seconded and voted on to meet each second Saturday of the month at Post 24. Hence , American Legion Riders Post 24 was formed and became the second American Legion Riders chapter to form in Arizona shortly after Florence had formed the first ALR. Florence American Legion Riders has since disbanded leaving Tombstone Post 24 American Legion Riders as the oldest American Legion Riders chapter in Arizona.
American Legion Riders 24 (ALR 24) now has over 120 members and supporters. Our primary Mission remains in the Support of Veterans.
ALR24 is the founding chapter in Arizona for the Legion of the Silver Rose - Recognizing, honoring and supporting veterans who suffer from the effects of Agent Orange.
ALR 24 raises fund for Veterans and their Families through our Bikers for Boots Annual Fundraiser
Tombstone ALR 24 has hosted the Annual Arizona American Legion Riders Bikefest (formerly known as the Campout) several times.
Support Provided by ALR 24
Over the past several years American Legion Riders have supported many veterans, their families and our local community. ALR24, through its fund raising efforts has donated to several local charities within our community as well as the American Legion Legacy Fund, the Vietnam Vets Legacy Fund, and Arizona Bikers for Boots. We have hosted Bikers 4 Boots annually since 2011, successfully raising well over $50,000 in support of Arizona Veterans. Additionally we have supported many other veterans riders groups assisting them in raising money for Veteran causes.
Many of our members /supporters are also members of the Patriot Guard Riders and support PGR missions by standing in flag lines or participating in missions supporting the deployment and return of active duty soldiers, airmen and sailors.
We provide funeral escorts honoring fallen Veterans in Southern Arizona for both PGR and Missing In America Project (MIAP) missions.
The American Legion Riders are members of the American Legion Family who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. Members of the ALR 24 are unique as they come from the Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion.
In April of 2004 a notice was posted to form an American Legion Riders chapter for Post 24 Tombstone AZ. The notice was for all eligible members, Legion members, Legion Auxiliary members and Sons of the American Legion who support the American Legion Riders Mission Statement to come join the Post 24 American Legion Riders.
On Saturday 10 April 2004 a meeting was convened at Post 24 to form a new chapter of American Legion Riders. Eligible Legionnaires present at this meeting officers were elected. The elected officers were President Jack Hughes, Vice President Jim Harvel, Secretary Ruben Guerra, Treasurer Jim Burns and Sgt. at Arms Bob Hammett and members Kim Scott, Don Aiton , Mike McFarlin, Loves Saladino, Tim Ferrik, Russ Dobson, Bob Huase, Orval Bo Long, and Chuck Sperry .
Once officers were established the business of By-Laws was discussed. After completion of the business of the By-Laws a discussion and motion was made, seconded and voted on to meet each second Saturday of the month at Post 24. Hence , American Legion Riders Post 24 was formed and became the second American Legion Riders chapter to form in Arizona shortly after Florence had formed the first ALR. Florence American Legion Riders has since disbanded leaving Tombstone Post 24 American Legion Riders as the oldest American Legion Riders chapter in Arizona.
American Legion Riders 24 (ALR 24) now has over 120 members and supporters. Our primary Mission remains in the Support of Veterans.
ALR24 is the founding chapter in Arizona for the Legion of the Silver Rose - Recognizing, honoring and supporting veterans who suffer from the effects of Agent Orange.
ALR 24 raises fund for Veterans and their Families through our Bikers for Boots Annual Fundraiser
Tombstone ALR 24 has hosted the Annual Arizona American Legion Riders Bikefest (formerly known as the Campout) several times.
Support Provided by ALR 24
Over the past several years American Legion Riders have supported many veterans, their families and our local community. ALR24, through its fund raising efforts has donated to several local charities within our community as well as the American Legion Legacy Fund, the Vietnam Vets Legacy Fund, and Arizona Bikers for Boots. We have hosted Bikers 4 Boots annually since 2011, successfully raising well over $50,000 in support of Arizona Veterans. Additionally we have supported many other veterans riders groups assisting them in raising money for Veteran causes.
Many of our members /supporters are also members of the Patriot Guard Riders and support PGR missions by standing in flag lines or participating in missions supporting the deployment and return of active duty soldiers, airmen and sailors.
We provide funeral escorts honoring fallen Veterans in Southern Arizona for both PGR and Missing In America Project (MIAP) missions.
The American Legion Riders are members of the American Legion Family who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. Members of the ALR 24 are unique as they come from the Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion.