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Circuit Riders for Stratton might share at least one thing in common with the first circuit riding Ohio Supreme Court justices way back in 1802/03: A love for
After a hearty pancake breakfast, we joined the parade sandwiched between two fire trucks with sirens blaring. But those sirens could not match the roar of our Harleys when we revved the engines in unison, much to the delight of children along the parade route.
The Walleye Festival Parade route is unique in that it winds past people's homes in residential neighborhoods before finally emerging into historic downtown Port Clinton, Ohio. We saluted everyone we saw on the parade route, even those who sat on their porches and in their lawn chairs. This was small town
And yes, the Walleye and perch were great! The circuit riders wish to thank Stratton for Supreme Court Ottawa County Coordinator Karen McTague for her support, Joyce Murphy for the invitation, and everyone in Port Clinton and Ottawa County Ohio for a wonderful day!
Motorcyclists are fond of saying, "It's not only the destination but also the ride." Circuit Riders for Stratton Ride Director, Paul Hollinger, had plotted a route from
We greeted voters in eight counties on our ride north, and we observed, white and blue bunting and American Flags rverywhere. Circuit Riders for Stratton had American Flags flying on our motorcycles, too, as we rode along.
The Blossom Time Festival attracted thousands of Ohioans who came out to see the eclectic, two-hour parade wind through the picturesque little town of
As we took our leave from Sally's, we rode south and west through the many beautiful cities and towns that make up the heart of
After crossing The Flats, we rode west along picturesque
A big thank-you to Stratton for Supreme Court Cuyahoga County Coordinator Sante Ghetti and to Robert Frost, Chairman of the Republican Party of Cuyahoga County, who arranged our visit to the Chagrin Falls Blossom Time Festival.
A loud clap of thunder and a flash of lightening woke us from a very deep on Memorial Day 2008. It was only a passing storm over
After inducting Pam & Gary Rowe into Circuit Riders for Stratton, we headed south to the Fremont Memorial Day Parade. The rain had stopped and skies were clearing. Stratton for Supreme Court Sandusky County Coordinator Jean Turner had put out the word that we were coming, and we were warmly welcomed into the line of march.
Jean Turner jumped in her husband Pat's pick-up truck and said, 'Follow me!" She must have known that we were tired and hungry after nearly three days and more than 600 miles behind us, because she invited us to her beautiful home in
Jean and Pat Turner are no strangers to motorcycles and fast cars. They reminisced about those bygone years when they each rode motorcycles along the beaches and up into the mountains of southern
The weekend had been a lot of fun and a wonderful motorcycle ride. But we had one last stop to make before turning south and riding home.
The Gibsonburg Ohio Veteran Memorial in Williams Park along State Route 300 is a must-see and very moving. The centerpiece is a life-size bronze sculpture of a lone American soldier in full battle dress, kneeling in prayer for his fallen comrades. His right hand holds his rifle, bayonet end down with his helmet resting on top. The soldier faces a simple, curving brick wall holding names of hundreds of local heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. A vintage Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star, T-Bird aircraft 'flies' overhead to protect and honor the memory of these brave soldiers in perpetuity.
Near the Veteran Memorial stand colorful metal sculptures of butterflies, birds and flowers, symbols, perhaps, of the life, hope and prosperity that these fallen heroes helped to preserve for future generations.
Counties Visited
This ride included stops in Cuyahoga, Ottawa, Sandusky, Wyandot, Seneca, Morrow, Knox, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Summit, Geuaga and Lorain Counties.
