American Firefighters Motorcycle Club and Association

Our 5th Annual

2006 - Chicago to New York

"9-11 Memorial Ride"

"Always Remember - Never Forget"

Our "Flight 93 Memorial Stone"

to be placed at Flight 93 on Thursday September 7th, 2006

Noon

Always wear your best

Firefighters - Police Officers - Veterans - All Motorcycle Enthusiasts

“Come Join the Brotherhood - Come Ride with Us”

The “American Firefighters Motorcycle Club” of Chicago, and it’s Sponsors are

organizing it's 5th Annual “Chicago to New York 9-11 Memorial Ride”

"In Memory" of our “Brothers and Sisters” and all those who perished

on September 11th, 2001

Wednesday , September 6th:

*Line-up & sign in early with “Roll Call” at 08:00am

Leaving: 34th & Shields at -“Sox Park -US Cellular Field” North lot area

34th and Shields is Armour Square Park - Next to “Sox Park -US Cellular Field” North lot

Exit Northbound or Southbound at 35th street & the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) & go 1 block west.

Because of the Dan Ryan Expressway Construction Traffic - it is advised to leave & arrive early.

We are leaving at 09:11am sharp!

*Special Note: In commemoration of the 5 year Anniversary, and because of the many requests from many riders, especially from the many Firefighters, Police, Military. Many wish to be in New York City and at "Ground Zero" in thier Class A Dress Uniform attending the Memorial Service there on the morning of September 11th, 2006 , as opposed to riding into NYC on that morning of Sept. 11th as we have done over the previous years. This years ride will line up and leave from Tramontin Harley-Davidson, in Hope, New Jersey, on the morning of

Saturday, September 9th, 2006.

Our Cross-Country Itinerary – Chicago to New York City

Meet us and join in - anywhere along the route

All Hotel stops *Discounted (cut-off dates may apply) – mention the “9-11 Memorial Ride” and Reserve EARLY

*Chase/breakdown vehicle provided Eastward - 9-11-06 Memorial Ride T-Shirts & Patches” available

Wednesday , September 6^th Line-up and sign in Early with *Roll Call at 08:00am. Coffee available.

34th & Shields is Armour Square Park - Exit 35th street from I-90/94 Dan Ryan expressway and go 1 block west next to “Sox Park - US Cellular Field” North Lot Area. You will see us there. We are leaving at 09:11am sharp with a Photo Op at approx 09:00am, riding to Austintown / Youngstown, Ohio. via the Skyway to Indiana Toll Road and onto I-80. More riders to join in along the way and are welcomed.

Hotel Stop Austintown, Ohio: —*Hampton Inn (330) 544-0660 —*Best Western (330) 544-2378 — *Country Inn & Suites (330) 544-0300

Thursday, September 7^th, Leave Youngstown, Ohio, 09:11am - and ride to "regroup" at the *Harley-Davidson Dealer in Somerset, PA and then onto the Flight 93 Crash and Memorial site in Shanksville, PA approx. 20 minutes away. We will then ride through the scenic Pennsylvania back roads and country mountainous area’s "zig-zagging" in a "Covered Bridge Discovery Search Ride" (say NO to GPS and Timex watches on this day). Then on into GettysBurg, PA to add to the Patriotic nature of the Ride itself. Arrive approx. 4pm -to– 5pm. Riders can feel free to relax, visit the sites and old Historic buildings. Gettysburg National Park is open till 9:30pm

Hotel Stop Gettysburg: —*Holiday Inn (717) 337-1400 —*Comfort Inn (717) 337-2400 --- Days Inn (717) 334 – 0030

Friday, September 8^th, Depart Gettysburg at 09:11am with many more riders joining the ride and to the scenic roads of the Pennsylvania back country and onto Schoch’s Harley-Davidson, in Stroudsburg, PA near the Penn/NJ border. *Some other tentative Plans are in the works as well.

Hotel Stop: *Stroudsburg, PA ---*Quality Inn 1-800-777-5453 ---*Hampton Inn 1-570-424 - 0400 ---Best Western 1-570-421-2200

*Saturday, September 9^th, *Tramontin Harley-Davidson, in Hope, NJ.-15 Min. from Stroudsburg, and on the PA border. Line up starts 09:00am - leaves at 11:00am. sharp. (Approx. 1 hour ride to NYC). The Largest escorted ride into New York City, by the NJ State Police, NYPD, FDNY, Angels of Fire MC, *American Firefighters MC, Streets of Fire MC, and many more Firefighter, Police, Veterans groups from around the country. Band, food, “Block Party” welcoming upon arrival at Brooklyn Harley-Davidson. Escorted tours to and from “Ground Zero” via FREE shuttle service compliments of Brooklyn Harley-Davidson.

Some TOLL Fees WILL apply into New York City to be pre-paid

*Registration Sign-In is A MUST -at- Tremontin Harley-Davidson

$20.00 Registration fee covers all Tolls with remaining Proceeds to:

"The Billy Lake Under Priviledged Childrens Fund" (more below).

But otherwise FROM CHICAGO - this is a FREE Country and this is a FREE Ride!

Sunday, September 10^th, *The 5th annual Billy Lake Memorial Ride,

Billy Lake -FDNY Rescue 2, (September 11th, 2001). Billy Lake was an avid motorcyclist and involved with the Brooklyn Harley-Davidson Hog Chapter as well as involved with the special needs for Childrens Organizations.

The "Billy Lake Memorial Ride" will leave Brooklyn Harley-Davidson and ride over to the Quarters of FDNY Rescue #2 for a Memorial Brunch and open house - lower quarters.

*This years "9-11 Ride" & sign in at Tremontin benefits the "Billy Lake Memorial Under Priviledged Childrens Fund".

Sunday, September 10^th, *The "Streets of Fire M/C" Newark, NJ - "13th Annual Elvis Memorial Run"

This ride is held in memory of one of thier founding members, Mike "Elvis" Delane, a Newark Firefighter, who was killed in the line of duty in 1994. The Annual "Elvis Run" has always been held on the 2nd Sunday in September. The "Elvis Run" is a 40 mile Firefighter and Police escorted ride, with an amazing amount of fire apparatus along the ride route cheering on the 3000 plus motorcyclists.The "Elvis Run" is now not only in memory of Firefighter Mike Delane, but in memory as well of the many Firefighters around our country that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Monday September 11th, Memorial

In Memory - Never Forgotten

Final Hotel stay Notes:

*Riders are responsible for obtaining their final hotel stay in the New York City area (at this point of the ride, it is just way too much for us to handle and easier for riders to find and book on thier own).

*HOTEL UPDATE:

*We have a block of rooms at the

Holiday Inn, Secaucus New Jersey

(online reservation link to follow but you can call them at: 201-348-2000)

The Holiday Inn, Secaucus has offered us a Special Discounted Group rate of $149.99 per night

A great rate for the New York City area, single and up to Quad, Micro and Frig in all rooms

Located at: 300 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, New Jersey

Call Phone: (201) 348 – 2000 and *Mention the "9-11 Ride"

From NYC - Take the Lincoln Tunnel to I-495 west – Go Rt. 3 towards Secaucus

More Info about The Holiday Inn / Secaucus - as they are:

6.4 miles to Times Square – 13 minutes away

A Bus into New York is across the street ($2.80) every 10 – 15 minutes (till 1am both directions)

and takes about 13 to 20min. direct into Times Square - traffic depending.

We recommend the Bus, Train or Cab - NOT your bike.

Or take a 5 min subway Train ($1.50) to Hoboken from Penn Station – with a short cab ride to the Hotel.

Direct cabs will be approx. $25 to $30 because of the return (or into) $6 Toll fee to be paid to the cab driver.

--- There is a Toll fee ($6) going into Manhattan eastbound - FREE exiting westbound.

à Secure Parking at the Holiday Inn is offered at 50% off - $4.50 per day secure in the Valet lot.

*Staying here at the Holiday Inn Secaucus - what you may spend on Cab fair for one night back from town or travel to NYC Manhattan - you will save 10 fold on your Hotel room. We recommend this location.

Restaurants Nearby in the immediate area (walking)

Bazooka’s Restaurant OutBack Steakhouse

Embassy Suites Hotel Restaurant Players All-Star Steakhouse

Red Lobster Cheeseburger in Paradise

Plaza Café Pizzeria Uno

Houlihans Florentine Gardens

Dunkin Donuts

*Other Recommended Hotel stays: The New Jersey side across from Manhattan and the Newark area / Newark Airport area, offer many reputeable hotels along with "Safe Bike parking". The Newark area and New Jersey is a quick easy access to Manhatten & the Times Square area approx. 15-20 minutes away, through the Lincoln or Holland tunnels. Many hotels on that side also have easy access to Public Transportation nearby and directly into Manhattan only minutes away via the PATH Subway Sytem.

*Important Note: Not all hotels in NYC offer motorcycle parking, and may tell you they do when they in fact do not! Make sure you speak with the parking garage Manager direct beforehand. Another alternative that many choose to do is that you can also travel back to Stroudsburg, PA which is approx 1 hours+ drive. At this time there is a small group heading back to Stroudsburg, PA that will be doing so.

YES we can help you with more info on where to stay in New York City and we may have rooms available such as the Holiday Inn, Secaucus. Please send us an e-mail or fill out our "Contact Us" form for any additional info or help that you may need.

On the Return to Chicago / Westbound: Many riders choose to return at different times, and you will most likely have no problem traveling back with a small group or so that you have met from the ride and many do. New York City is about a 12 to 14 hour ride directly home and we have odometered it at 825 miles via I-80 from "Times Square" to "Old St. Pat's Church" at Des Plaines and Adams ave in Chicago's loop area. We recommend an easy 2 day ride home - why push it. And return Hotel bookings are usually not necessary with many along the way via I-80.

“Come Join the Brotherhood - Come Ride with Us”

ALL RIDERS INVITED – ALL BIKES WELCOME

Brought to you from Chicago with help from

Chicago Firefighters Union IAFF Local #2

with Special Thanks to our Sponsor

And to our good Friend and the "Grand-Daddy" of this ride

Viet Nam Vet - Tattoo Bob of Michigan

Our Brother and good friend from Michigan - "Tattoo Bob" - (left side)

AFF-MC President & Founder - LT. Tom Maloney - Chicago Fire Dept. (Middle)

Road Captain from the "Booze Fighters MC" - "Skinz" (right)

All riders ride at their own risk. All riders must abide to any and all State and Local Laws.

*Helmet laws required in some States. Illegal behaviour will not be tolerated - *DO NOT Drink and Drive!