(log of events by Kerry Horton)
Dawn in Edgewood September 2nd, start of the Motorcycle Group’s Rally to Shanksville PA for the IAFF Motorcycle Rally to memorialize the 25th anniversary of 9-11. Robby and Lisa, Richard, Gabe, Lawrence and Beverly and Matt Gutierrez and Victor Padilla escorted us down the road. Kerry on camera duty.
Gabe’s bike started having electrical trouble near Santa Rosa. The brightest minds trying to figure out the issue in Tucumcari.
Waiting for a diagnosis of Gabe’s Harley at Tripps Harley Davidson in Amarillo. The problem was solved and we all met up in Oklahoma City for a much needed rest at the end of the first day.
The gang at the Bonnie and Clyde historical site in Joplin Missouri on day two. No troubles today and we spent the night in the wonderfully hot and humid Rolla Missouri.
A quick photo op at the St Louis Arch and a good lunch in Effingham Illinois. Still hot and humid all the way to Indianapolis Indiana on day three.
Here’s the gang at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday September 5. No more issues as we make our way to Shanksville on the 8th.
In Cleveland now visiting the downtown waterfront and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Day six, Buffalo NY, a 20 minute cruise on the Maid of the Mist. Lots of wind and water but fortunately no ship wreck. A great lunch at the Griffon Gastro Pub and then on to Pittsburg.
A quick site seeing journey to the Steelers Stadium and surrounding area then off to the IAFF host hotel called the Seven Springs Resort in Champion PA (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)
Day seven. First day of the IAFF Motorcycle Rally commemorating the 25th anniversary of flight 93 on 9-11. The Day was filled with a self guided tour of the area and a hospitality event at Fin and Feather with drinks and dinner hosted by Pittsburgh FD, IAFF Local 1. Breakfast at Summit Diner in Somerset PA and ending with a great dinner in a beautiful location.
More to Come…..