Bike Night at Gilligan’s marks 9/11 anniversary
SHERBURNE — A ceremony and 9/11 tribute was held at Gilligan’s in Sherburne Wednesday night as a part of “Bike Night” which takes place every Wednesday from May through September. The event is in its ninth year.
“The money raised goes for $100 gas cards for cancer patients and their traveling expenses,” said Lex Danyluk, organizer and combat Vietnam veteran. “We have handed out 265 gas cards so far.”
Danyluk is also the Ride Captain to the Patriot Guard Riders of New York.
Danyluk said there were 78 bikes last night, and that 24 Patriot Guard Riders that stood a flag line. “Joining us was Pack 66, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Sherburne,” Danyluk said.
The boy scouts stood a flag line under the direction of their scout leader Paula Howard.
Steve Cady was in attendance with his bagpipes, and Sierra Lynn sang the National Anthem. “She had an awesome voice,” Danyluk said of Lynn. “She just belted it right out.”
A truck and ambulance from the Smyrna Fire Department were also present, and the ceremony was performed by Pastor Ken Fallon of the Crossroads Community Church in Sherburne.
Danyluk said there were four candles on a table, one each for fire departments, law enforcement, military, and civilians.
The fire department candle was lit by Smyrna Fire Chief Scott Dodge,the law enforcement candle lit by Norwich Police Officer Tom Miller, the military candle lit by World War II veteran Charles Diefenbacher, and the civilian candle was lit by Michael Ferrarese.
Guest speakers included Ferrarese and the Chenango County Commander to the American Legion, Chris Thompson.
Larry Tremblay brought the Marine Tribute Bike, which he had built for his son who was killed in Iraq in April of 2005.
Said Ferrarese, “God bless our first responders and our men and women who serve our country. They are the people that protect our way of life, our freedom.”
Danyluk said he also requested the presence of NPD officer Miller and his K9 Nitro. “I think it’s good awareness for the kids and for the people in general,” he said. “Miller has a beautiful dog, and he it is great with the children. The kids loved the dog, and being able to pet her and play.”
Said Miller, “Nitro and I interacted with the children as well as the adults. I explained the job to them and the duties involved in having a K9 and I just wanted them to see that we are there to help and be there in any way we can.”
Miller added he is also an avid motorcycle rider himself. “The event is right up my alley,” he said.
There were children’s activities including face painting and balloons, and a DJ service at the event.
“It was a large turnout,” Danyluk said. “A very positive experience.”
“The money raised goes for $100 gas cards for cancer patients and their traveling expenses,” said Lex Danyluk, organizer and combat Vietnam veteran. “We have handed out 265 gas cards so far.”
Danyluk is also the Ride Captain to the Patriot Guard Riders of New York.
Danyluk said there were 78 bikes last night, and that 24 Patriot Guard Riders that stood a flag line. “Joining us was Pack 66, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Sherburne,” Danyluk said.
The boy scouts stood a flag line under the direction of their scout leader Paula Howard.
Steve Cady was in attendance with his bagpipes, and Sierra Lynn sang the National Anthem. “She had an awesome voice,” Danyluk said of Lynn. “She just belted it right out.”
A truck and ambulance from the Smyrna Fire Department were also present, and the ceremony was performed by Pastor Ken Fallon of the Crossroads Community Church in Sherburne.
Danyluk said there were four candles on a table, one each for fire departments, law enforcement, military, and civilians.
The fire department candle was lit by Smyrna Fire Chief Scott Dodge,the law enforcement candle lit by Norwich Police Officer Tom Miller, the military candle lit by World War II veteran Charles Diefenbacher, and the civilian candle was lit by Michael Ferrarese.
Guest speakers included Ferrarese and the Chenango County Commander to the American Legion, Chris Thompson.
Larry Tremblay brought the Marine Tribute Bike, which he had built for his son who was killed in Iraq in April of 2005.
Said Ferrarese, “God bless our first responders and our men and women who serve our country. They are the people that protect our way of life, our freedom.”
Danyluk said he also requested the presence of NPD officer Miller and his K9 Nitro. “I think it’s good awareness for the kids and for the people in general,” he said. “Miller has a beautiful dog, and he it is great with the children. The kids loved the dog, and being able to pet her and play.”
Said Miller, “Nitro and I interacted with the children as well as the adults. I explained the job to them and the duties involved in having a K9 and I just wanted them to see that we are there to help and be there in any way we can.”
Miller added he is also an avid motorcycle rider himself. “The event is right up my alley,” he said.
There were children’s activities including face painting and balloons, and a DJ service at the event.
“It was a large turnout,” Danyluk said. “A very positive experience.”
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