6th Annual Cpl Kevin Clarke Memorial Ride

The 6th annual Cpl. Kevin Clarke Memorial Motorcycle Ride to benefit The Heart of A Marine Foundation, is Sunday September 9th. Kevin, who grew up in Tinley Park, was at the end of his second deployment, and it was just one month after his 21st birthday, when he was killed in a firefight, by small arms fire in western Al-Anbar province Iraq, February 19th, 2005. The ride is to honor Kevin and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ride will run in conjunction with the Police Dept's annual Cops N Rodders Car Show. Registration starts at 7:00AM, at the Tinley Park American Legion Post 615, 17423 S. 67th Court. Kickstands up at 10:30AM sharp. The run will go to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery for a ceremony, then return to Post 615 for food, entertainment, raffles and a silent auction. Registration fees are $20 for riders, $10 for passengers. Cars are gladly welcomed. There will be an optional pancake breakfast from 7-10AM hosted by the American Legion Riders for a $5.00 fee. Anyone who cannot attend, yet wishes to make a donation to The Heart of A Marine Foundation can send a check to: Heart of A Marine Foundation, PO Box 1732, Elk Grove Village IL, 60007. Please mark the memo field, Cpl. Kevin Clarke Memorial Run. The Heart of A Marine Foundation provides comfort, support, financial assistance, and educational resources to improve the quality of life of military personnel and veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. For more information on the foundation, please visit www.heartofamarine.org. Last year, we had over 500 bikes. We are hoping to double that number this year.