The Ride for the Fallen will take bikers on a 160-mile loop along through the Idaho mountains with the funds going towards helping veterans in need.
We caught up with the Combat Veterans Association at the Boise VA where they dropped off thousands of dollars of food for the food pantry. It’s something they do four times a year and it’s one of many ways they aim to help their fellow vets.
“We help people with rent, utilities, car payments or whatever they fall behind on, if they need our help, that’s what we do,” said chapter commander Todd Hayes. “It’s awesome, there is no better feeling in the world.”
I’ve done enough of these stories to know that motorcycles plus veterans equals camaraderie. Club members need to be a veteran to join the club, as well as own a 500 CC motorcycle, but riding provides a way for vets to come together…