Legion Riders
Chapter Officers
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Herman "Wall" Glenn Director Herman has been a member of the SAL for over 8 years. He gained eligibility through his father, Clifford Glenn, who served in the Army during WWII. Clifford went on to serve in the Marines and Coast Guard, receiving honorable discharges from both. Herman is semi-retired, which allows him to be more active with his immediate family as well as his Legion Family. He is the 1st Lieutenant of the Honor Guard and Commander of Squadron 8. Herman also serves as the chairman for the 7th District American Legion Riders. |
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Tom Hook Assistant Director
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Cassie Crampton Adjutant |
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Don "Bacon Don" Graves Finance Officer
Don has been a member of Post 8’s Sons of the American Legion for over 25 years. He gained his eligibility through his father, Frederick Graves, who served during WWII. Don’s father served as a radio operator on a B17 as part of the Army Air Force, He was decorated as a member of the Caterpillar Club after having to bail out of his disabled aircraft. While his father was a long-standing member of the Clarence Oliver American Legion Post 154 in Elmira Heights NY, Don joined the Sons of the American Legion Post 8 in honor of his father’s memory He tries to continue to honor his memory serving Post 8 and all of our Veterans. Don is also the 1st Vice Commander for Squadron 8 |
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George "OG" Hooks Road Captain
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John "WAWA" Weyker Mid Captain |
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Donnie Sills Safety Sweep |
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Bob Hardman Sergeant At Arms |
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Gino Malin Assistant Sergeant At Arms Gino, a Navy Veteran, has been a member of the American Legion for over 6 years. He completed Boot Camp in Orlando and was assigned to the Naval Base in Rota Spain. Gino’s next assignment was on the USS Independence CV62, an Aircraft Carrier based out of Norfolk, VA. Gino is also Post 8’s 3rd Vice Commander. |
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Sally "Butt Hurt" Glenn Chaplain Sally has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over 6 years, gaining eligibility through her father. She also serves as the membership for Chapter 8
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Ian Lilly Assistant Chaplain |
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Audra "Crazy Lady" Anderson Membership |
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Alice Poth Quartermaster |
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Today over 425 American Legion Riders programs, organized by chapters, districts, or departments, support Americanism and Children and Youth programs in virtually every state in the nation, and more are organizing each month. One of the fastest growing and most highly visible of the many programs offered by The American Legion, The American Legion Riders are a very diverse group, and so are the programs that they support. What do American Legion Riders do? The activities are far too many to mention in this space, but here are a few examples:
American Legion Riders chapters and districts, nationally have become some of the most generous donors for the American Legacy Scholarship Fund, raising as much as $5,000 or more in a single event.
Legion Riders participate in the annual POW/MIA Rally held each Memorial weekend in Washington D.C. known as "Rolling Thunder".
Legion Riders sponsor or participate in local and national charity events in support of the sponsoring American Legion Post.
Legion Riders ride to raise money for such organizations as local VA Hospitals, Battered Women and Children's Centers, Varied Children and Youth Programs, a School for Blind Children, Veterans Relief, Needy Families and many, many others.
Legion Riders founded a national movement called “Patriot Guard” that honors and protects the sanctity of military funerals and memorial services.
Legion Riders have formed special motorcycle Honor Guards and ceremonial teams highlighting the special bonds formed in military service and the motorcycling community.
Legion Riders have also begun to teach motorcycle and driver safety in the community and in schools in co-operation with ABATE and other national motorcycling organizations.
Remember: American Legion Riders are a very dedicated group of Legion Family members. When your Post or district sponsors a new Riders organization, you create a win/win situation for your Post, District, and Department!
For more information: www.legion.org/riders.