Mike Pollick, commander of the post, rear, with Jeff Russell, of Holland, an Air Force veteran, left; Bill Hansen, of Delta, and Rick Glanzman, of Sylvania Township, both Navy veterans. A motorcycle ride to commemorate 9/11 and to celebrate first responders begins at the Joseph Diehn American Legion Post #468 in Sylvania, Ohio on September 7, 2013. After a free breakfast for first responders and civil service workers and a ceremony including a 21-gun salute, they and other riders head out to other American Legion posts in the area. The event concludes with a steak dinner at the post.
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Mike Pollick, commander of the post.
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From the front, Jeff Russell, of Holland, an Air Force veteran; Bill Hansen, of Delta, and Rick Glanzman, of Sylvania Township, both Navy veterans.
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Guests and members salute the flag during the national anthem.
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From left, Jeff Russell, of Holland, an Air Force veteran; Bill Hansen, of Delta, and Rick Glanzman, of Sylvania Township, both Navy veterans.
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Thom Cafferty, left, and his son Joe Cafferty, both of Sylvania, raise the flag at the event.
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Listening to military service songs before the ride.
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Joe Cafferty, left, and his father Thom Cafferty, both of Sylvania, raise the flag at the event.
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Mike Pollick, commander of the post, left, and Sylvania Township Police officer Koster prepare to lead the run.
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