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Gordon McLarty (left) and Roger
Wing built a motorcycle monument to remember those who have been killed
riding locally. Members of the public are invited to attend the unveiling
ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. at Perrys'
Gun and Bow Shop at Photo:
RIDERS TO REMEMBER |
Local bikers pay
tribute to fallen riders
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News - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 @ 05:00
Local motorcycle enthusiast Roger Wing
and his friend Gordon McLarty, an iron worker/welder
have built a monument with the support of all the motorcycle groups in the
Sault and Algoma area, their families, and some Local
businesses. This monument, Wing said, "is
dedicated to our fallen riders. The families of our brothers and sisters have
sacrificed the most. The rest of us can only pay respect to the fallen."
The monument has a steel base to which is affixed a black marble plate with the
names of 12 fallen riders from Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma: Mike Fournier,
Ronald Walker, Ron Phillips (Puff), David Harrison, Jim Barbet, Michael Perry,
Max Hunt, Frank Iozzo, Jane Walker, Wanda Harrison,
Frank Caruso, and Mark Guenette. The marble plate was
engraved by Eternal Monuments/Granite and Stone Dcor.
Ownership of the monument and responsibility for its upkeep will be shared by Bikers Rights Organization, Spanish River;
Harley Owners Group; Christian Motorcycle Association; Gold Wing Riders; Camira -- Women of the Wind; and the Lake Superior Bikers.
A sponsors' plaque was added to the monument to recognize the people and groups
involved in the project, although some wished to remain anonymous.
While the monument will rest temporarily at Perrys'
Gun and Bow Shop, Wing is working with city officials to find a permanent
location for the memorial. For more information call Roger Wing at 541-8604.
The monument
is now permanently located at Strathclair Field in Sault Ste Marie and
Awareness / Memorial runs are held every year from the site on the first
Saturday of the month of May