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ALR Post 259 motorcycles rolling in formation during a parade

American Legion Riders Post 259

Meet the Riders

The People Behind the Patches

Every run on our board is put together by people who live here. Veterans of every branch, Legion family members, and supporters who took the long way into this. These are their stories, in their own words.

The Roster

Brendan Brigham, Road Captain of ALR Post 259, in his leather vest beside his motorcycle

Brendan Brigham

Road Captain, ALR Post 259

Road Captain, and the newest of these riders. Nearly 38 years on two wheels, and three generations of service behind him.

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Vic Bronner, Chaplain of ALR Post 259, wearing his leather vest with a POW MIA patch

Vic Bronner

Chaplain, ALR Post 259

Chaplain for the Riders and Finance Officer for the Legion. Air Force veteran, Road King rider, and the one most likely to make you laugh at a meeting.

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Chris Chase, Director of ALR Post 259

Chris Chase

Director, ALR Post 259

Director, and four years each as Vice Director and Director before that. Came to the Riders through a conversation in a Home Depot parking lot.

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Terry Harkenreader, Commander of American Legion Post 259, in his Legion cap at an outdoor ceremony

Terry Harkenreader

Hark

Commander, American Legion Post 259

Legion Commander and a Rider since 2011. Riding since he was 12, and the only kid in his class taking a Sportster to school.

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Rob Martinez, Assistant Director of ALR Post 259, in his leather vest outside the Post

Rob Martinez

Batman

Assistant Director, ALR Post 259

Past Director of the Riders, and Assistant Director today. A Rider since 2016, former Military Police, and master handyman.

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Sharon Parshall of ALR Post 259 in her leather vest at the Post

Sharon Parshall

Auxiliary member riding a Suzuki trike since 2019. Carries forward a family tradition of service that runs through three branches.

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Bio coming soon

Another member of the Riders. Photo and bio on the way.

Bio coming soon

Another member of the Riders. Photo and bio on the way.

Bio coming soon

Another member of the Riders. Photo and bio on the way.

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