CONSTITUTION RIDE ACROSS AMERICA 2010 RIDE EMAIL
Rose Connolly
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Subject: CONSTITUTION RIDE ACROSS AMERICA 2010 RIDE EMAIL
CONSTITUTION RIDE ACROSS AMERICA 2010
29 AUG 2010 - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SPRINGFIELD, IL (208 miles)
31 AUG 2010 - SPRINGFIELD, IL – JEFFERSON CITY, MO
“Riding for Freedom”
I, like most of you, would rather be going along with life as usual, but have found that to be extremely difficult for the last twenty-four months. I am a 50 year old small business owner, who loves God, my Family, my Country, and my Freedom. I have had to make a commitment, to either fight for our Freedom, or keep going and ignore the truth about what is happening in our country today, wondering can I make a difference.
January 2009, one year ago, I did decide to commit to step up, and dedicate my free time to make a difference. Well, as it has turned out, it has taken way more than my free time. I will also say, I would have it no other way.
This past year I have been to Washington, DC on no less than five occasions for rallies. I had not been to Washington D. C. five times in the last thirty years. As a common sense conservative, I consider myself a huge grassroots activist if you want to call me that. I used every chance I could, to be involved and be educated about the issues at hand. I have really felt like I was in a war, with many battles at hand. Winning them one by one, knowing another one was ahead to fight, all along making friends all across this great land.
Well, let me tell you, "WE THE PEOPLE" have made the difference. This war is not won on the back of one American, but on the backs of many. Because I love America, and the Freedom it stands for, and I will not sit back and watch our country be mandated, and force onto the citizens changes that are in direct conflict with the Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and The Declaration of Independence, our forefathers founded this country on. So, I ask you America, to support this Constitution Ride Across America, and come out and "Rally Up" when I ride into your state capitol.
-Daren Gardner
Daren will depart Indianapolis, Indiana at approximately 10 am. As he heads into Springfield, Illinois come escort Daren Gardner and the Constitution.
RALLY TIME: 1: 00 PM – LUNCH WITH DAREN AT APPROX 1:30 PM IF YOU DESIRE…BUY YOUR OWN LUNCH
RIDE CAPTAIN – Rose Connelly
RALLY POINT: RUBY TUESDAYS, 4405 SOUTH 36TH STREET, DECATUR, IL
DEPART RALLY POINT: 2:30 PM – MUST BE ON TIME FOR CAPITAL RALLY.
2 Abreast staggered riding formation. No large flags please. Bikes only please unless you want to greet Daren as he arrives at Ruby Tuesday’s.
At 2: 30 pm, Daren and riders will head for the State Capital of Illinois to deliver the “Constitution” to the Illinois Legislature for their signature. We may stop for a Press Briefing at the Parkview Motel Parking area (3121 E. Clear Lake Ave.). This is expected to take approximately 30 minutes. Our expected arrival time at the Capital is going to be about 3:54 pm.
Once you arrive at the Capital, park on the street, on the north side of the capitol on Monroe (more shade too) or in the Stratton Bldg's parking lot. Follow Rose to the parking area. This is one-way street east bound direction.
RED LINES AREA – BIKE PARKING
BLUE LINE AREA – RALLY EVENT AREA
ORANGE AREA – CAR PARKING
The rally will be held at 4:00 pm and last for approximately 1 hour.
There will be little or no facilities on a Sunday. The visitor center should be open and there is the usual junk food row on Jefferson Ave.
On Tuesday, morning, 31 August 2010, Daren will depart Springfield, Illinois for Jefferson City, Missouri to do the same with the Missouri State Legislators. No escort is anticipated to the Missouri State Line.
Be part of a historical, 49 State Rallies, 13,000 miles, 77 days and 1 purpose, to show Congress that “We the People” matter.
If you cannot ride, come to the Capital Building at 4:00pm to show your support for Daren and the “Constitution of the United States of America”.
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Chris Brocksmith
State Rally Coordinator
Constitution Ride Across America 2010
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~R