STURGIS, S.D. (May 18, 2006) -- The Patriot Guard Riders today announced a partnership with the Buffalo Chip Campground and the Healing Field Flag Memorial Foundation to honor America’s fallen heroes during the 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Jeff Brown, PGR’s Executive Director, says “I am absolutely excited about working with both the Buffalo Chip and the Healing Field Foundation.  The opportunity to partner with such esteemed organizations as these will be invaluable in assisting the PGR in reaching out to help and honor those men and women, their families and communities, who have given so much in defense of our nation’s freedoms.” 

Events that will be conducted during this year’s rally, slated for August 7-13, include a Healing Field Memorial for our fallen Heroes of the Global War on Terror, a remembrance ride to Mount Rushmore, a remembrance ride to Black Hills National Cemetery, and a salute to veterans and active duty military personnel night at the Buffalo Chip.