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Charlie's Harley-Davidson hosting benefit for veterans
HUNTINGTON — On Saturday Charlie's Harley-Davidson will hold a benefit to honor all veterans, regardless of which branch or campaign they served.
In cooperation with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), "Operation: Salute" riders will be traveling to visit the Barboursville Veterans Home, and then on to the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
The 1.2 million-member DAV is a non-profit 501(c)(4) charity dedicated to building better lives for America's disabled veterans and their families. The DAV was founded in 1920 by disabled veterans returning from World War I to represent their unique interests. In 1932, the DAV was congressionally chartered as the official voice of the nation's wartime disabled veterans.
With our brave Americans leaving the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, the DAV's services and advocacy are as relevant and critical today as in any time in our nation's history. Annually, the DAV represents more than 200,000 veterans and their dependents with claims for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense.
"By holding this benefit, we will bring the needs of the veterans who made such sacrifices for our freedoms to society's attention,” said Charlie Cole, president/owner of Charlie's Harley-Davidson. “We have pledged all proceeds from this event to the DAV. Our hope is for this to become an annual event.”
Registration for "Operation: Salute" will begin at Charlie's Harley-Davidson at 9 a.m.
Registration is $10 per single rider, $15 per double riders. Commemorative T-shirts will also be available for purchase. The Veterans of Foreign War Post 9738 will conduct the opening ceremony and lead the bikers on their journey. Upon their return to the dealership, participants will be able to enjoy a meal, live entertainment by "Cat Daddy's" band, and a closing ceremony that includes the playing of TAPS.
All military and veterans' organizations who are interested in participating are urged to contact the dealership. For additional information, contact the dealership at 304-523-1340.
