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UPDATED BY MARIA SIEVERDING JUNE 9, 2016 12:30 P.M.
‘Ride to Remember’
Last stop to honor our heroes is Versailles cemetery
Mary Mattingly
EDITOR
mmattingly@ripleynews.com
This weekend, a large group of motorcyclists and others will ride 300 miles along southern Indiana to remember 15 heroes either from Southeast Indiana or with ties to the area who gave their lives fighting for our country. The name of the special event, Ride to Remember, aptly describes their purpose. As Tim Kieffer, one of the organizers of the Indiana Patriot Guard event, put it they ride for those who can’t. “Our mission is to bring awareness, to remember. We talked to a lot of Gold Star families and many say their biggest fear is their son or daughter will be forgotten,” the Batesville man said. Michael Buettner, another IPG member, added, “We try to remind everyone to never forget!”
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Pictured from left, Sgt. Chad Keith of Batesville, Cpl. John C. Bishop and PFC Andy Sieg are the heroes with local ties who gave their life and will be honored this weekend at various cemeteries and sites.
This is the 6th annual Ride to Remember, and it will begin on Saturday at 8 a.m. at Liberty Park in Batesville. At that time, one of the Batesville’s own, Sgt. Chad Keith, Batesville, who died in 2003, will be honored. His mother will read the poem “The Path Not Taken.” From there the motorcyclists and the van carrying the flags, PA system, posters of each hero, flowers and equipment, will follow to the next 12 stops over the two-day period. A special service will be held at each site, lasting about 20 minutes. A biography of each hero will be presented, and a small plaque will be placed in the ground, signifying the visit and pledge to “Never Forget. “ Family members have been invited to participate as well, so each service will be a little unique to their own fallen soldier. Local veteran Ed Schmidt of Napoleon recites a prayer for the family, and another prayer is given for the fallen hero. Last year, five Gold Star mothers led them in “God Bless America.” “It was very touching. These are the things that just seem to happen,” Buettner commented.
Kieffer says this event allows them to express their feelings and gratitude, “We are action rather than just words.” They will ride to 15 counties, spending the night in Clarksville Saturday night. It is not a fundraiser, but an awareness campaign. “What better group to support than our soldiers who died,” Kieffer commented. Six years ago there were maybe six riders who participated. Saturday, Kieffer expects 20 to 30, and perhaps double that when the Lawrenceburg group joins them at the home of Linda Seig on Weisberg Road. The Sunman mother lost her son, PFC Anthony Seig on Sept. 9, 2006. The last stop will be on Sunday at 5 p.m., in Versailles, to honor Cpl. John Bishop at Cliff Hill Cemetery. He was killed in action on Sept. 8, 2010. The general public is encouraged to attend; it is by no means a Patriot Guard only event. The only requirement, Buettner says, is to show honor and respect.
At one stop last year, there were 40 visitors from the community, including the Boy Scouts. “The event is not about us, it is about showing honor and respect for the fallen and the families. While we just did that on Memorial Day, this is a way of doing it on a little more personal level in showing these individual families they haven’t forgotten,” Buettner said. It will be held rain or shine, which is appropriate since these men did not get to choose the weather they’d fight in. Buettner added, “The only way to really feel what happens is to be there. We’ve had a number of people who didn’t think about coming, join us at the urging of a member, and everyone comes away saying how glad they were they could attend.” For more information contact Kieffer at 812 212 1297 or email tkief@yahoo.com.
Ride to Remember weekend schedule
Here is the schedule from the Indiana Patriot Guard in case people want to attend various Ripley County tributes. The times may vary depending on travel and weather : Army SGT Chad L. Keith will be honored at 8 a.m. at Liberty Park, Batesville (Keith is buried at Arlington National Cemetery); Army PFC Anthony P. Seig will be honored at 9 a.m. at 24017 Weisburg Road, Sunman. After visiting the rest of the regional heroes, the last stop will be on Sunday in Versailles. CPL John C. Bishop will be honored from 5- 5:30 at Cliff Hill Cemetery.
Local Bulletin Board
This weekend June 11 and 12
Ride to Remember: Last stop to honor our heroes is Versailles cemetery
This weekend, a large group of motorcyclists and others will ride 300 miles along southern Indiana to remember 15 heroes either from southeast Indiana or with ties to the area who gave their lives fighting for our country. This is the 6th annual Ride to Remember, and it will begin on Saturday at 8 a.m. at Liberty Park in Batesville. The last stop will be on Sunday at 5 p.m., in Versailles, to honor Cpl. John Bishop at Cliff Hill Cemetery. He was killed in action on Sept. 8, 2010. For more information contact Kieffer at 812-212-1297 or email tkief@yahoo.com.
June 11
Tri Kappa charity golf outing
The Versailles Osgood Chapter of Tri Kappa is sponsoring its annual charity golf outing on Saturday, June 11. Proceeds will go to local scholarships and camperships for children in Ripley County. This is a four-person scramble to be held at Hoosier Links Golf Club in Milan. Tee time is 8 a.m., and the cost of $50 per person includes green fees, cart and lunch. Read the details on the front page of the Osgood Journal. Pick up a copy at your local newsstand.
Deadline: June 10
Entries for farm award
Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm Bureau welcome nominations for the 2016 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation. The award recognizes the preservation and continued agricultural use of historic farm buildings in Indiana. Anyone, including farm owners, can submit a nomination for the Arnold Award. Read rules and more details on page 2 of the Osgood Journal dated May 3.
Deadline: Friday, August 5
Tyson Fund grant applications available
It is almost here! What you ask? Many years ago, before Jim Tyson passed away, he wanted to set up a system to perpetually assist the residents in Versailles with things that might otherwise increase their taxes. He decided that he would set up a trust so that groups that are nonprofit and hold an IRS 501c (3) or (4) exemption could request funds to help them out with projects that would otherwise fall on the taxpayers in the Versailles area! Each year about this time, an open application process is offered so that the Tyson Fund Trustees can decide what projects will benefit from this year’s trust distribution. To qualify for the funds you must be from/in the Versailles area. Must be nonprofit and must hold an IRS 501c (3) or (4) exemption. To learn more and find out how to apply pick up a copy of The Versailles Republican dated May 26.
UPDATED BY MARIA SIEVERDING JUNE 9, 2016 12:30 P.M.
‘Ride to Remember’
Last stop to honor our heroes is Versailles cemetery
Mary Mattingly
EDITOR
mmattingly@ripleynews.com
This weekend, a large group of motorcyclists and others will ride 300 miles along southern Indiana to remember 15 heroes either from Southeast Indiana or with ties to the area who gave their lives fighting for our country. The name of the special event, Ride to Remember, aptly describes their purpose. As Tim Kieffer, one of the organizers of the Indiana Patriot Guard event, put it they ride for those who can’t. “Our mission is to bring awareness, to remember. We talked to a lot of Gold Star families and many say their biggest fear is their son or daughter will be forgotten,” the Batesville man said. Michael Buettner, another IPG member, added, “We try to remind everyone to never forget!”
SUBMITTED PHOTOSPictured from left, Sgt. Chad Keith of Batesville, Cpl. John C. Bishop and PFC Andy Sieg are the heroes with local ties who gave their life and will be honored this weekend at various cemeteries and sites.
This is the 6th annual Ride to Remember, and it will begin on Saturday at 8 a.m. at Liberty Park in Batesville. At that time, one of the Batesville’s own, Sgt. Chad Keith, Batesville, who died in 2003, will be honored. His mother will read the poem “The Path Not Taken.” From there the motorcyclists and the van carrying the flags, PA system, posters of each hero, flowers and equipment, will follow to the next 12 stops over the two-day period. A special service will be held at each site, lasting about 20 minutes. A biography of each hero will be presented, and a small plaque will be placed in the ground, signifying the visit and pledge to “Never Forget. “ Family members have been invited to participate as well, so each service will be a little unique to their own fallen soldier. Local veteran Ed Schmidt of Napoleon recites a prayer for the family, and another prayer is given for the fallen hero. Last year, five Gold Star mothers led them in “God Bless America.” “It was very touching. These are the things that just seem to happen,” Buettner commented.
Kieffer says this event allows them to express their feelings and gratitude, “We are action rather than just words.” They will ride to 15 counties, spending the night in Clarksville Saturday night. It is not a fundraiser, but an awareness campaign. “What better group to support than our soldiers who died,” Kieffer commented. Six years ago there were maybe six riders who participated. Saturday, Kieffer expects 20 to 30, and perhaps double that when the Lawrenceburg group joins them at the home of Linda Seig on Weisberg Road. The Sunman mother lost her son, PFC Anthony Seig on Sept. 9, 2006. The last stop will be on Sunday at 5 p.m., in Versailles, to honor Cpl. John Bishop at Cliff Hill Cemetery. He was killed in action on Sept. 8, 2010. The general public is encouraged to attend; it is by no means a Patriot Guard only event. The only requirement, Buettner says, is to show honor and respect.
At one stop last year, there were 40 visitors from the community, including the Boy Scouts. “The event is not about us, it is about showing honor and respect for the fallen and the families. While we just did that on Memorial Day, this is a way of doing it on a little more personal level in showing these individual families they haven’t forgotten,” Buettner said. It will be held rain or shine, which is appropriate since these men did not get to choose the weather they’d fight in. Buettner added, “The only way to really feel what happens is to be there. We’ve had a number of people who didn’t think about coming, join us at the urging of a member, and everyone comes away saying how glad they were they could attend.” For more information contact Kieffer at 812 212 1297 or email tkief@yahoo.com.
Ride to Remember weekend schedule
Here is the schedule from the Indiana Patriot Guard in case people want to attend various Ripley County tributes. The times may vary depending on travel and weather : Army SGT Chad L. Keith will be honored at 8 a.m. at Liberty Park, Batesville (Keith is buried at Arlington National Cemetery); Army PFC Anthony P. Seig will be honored at 9 a.m. at 24017 Weisburg Road, Sunman. After visiting the rest of the regional heroes, the last stop will be on Sunday in Versailles. CPL John C. Bishop will be honored from 5- 5:30 at Cliff Hill Cemetery.
Local Bulletin Board
This weekend June 11 and 12
Ride to Remember: Last stop to honor our heroes is Versailles cemetery
This weekend, a large group of motorcyclists and others will ride 300 miles along southern Indiana to remember 15 heroes either from southeast Indiana or with ties to the area who gave their lives fighting for our country. This is the 6th annual Ride to Remember, and it will begin on Saturday at 8 a.m. at Liberty Park in Batesville. The last stop will be on Sunday at 5 p.m., in Versailles, to honor Cpl. John Bishop at Cliff Hill Cemetery. He was killed in action on Sept. 8, 2010. For more information contact Kieffer at 812-212-1297 or email tkief@yahoo.com.
June 11
Tri Kappa charity golf outing
The Versailles Osgood Chapter of Tri Kappa is sponsoring its annual charity golf outing on Saturday, June 11. Proceeds will go to local scholarships and camperships for children in Ripley County. This is a four-person scramble to be held at Hoosier Links Golf Club in Milan. Tee time is 8 a.m., and the cost of $50 per person includes green fees, cart and lunch. Read the details on the front page of the Osgood Journal. Pick up a copy at your local newsstand.
Deadline: June 10
Entries for farm award
Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm Bureau welcome nominations for the 2016 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation. The award recognizes the preservation and continued agricultural use of historic farm buildings in Indiana. Anyone, including farm owners, can submit a nomination for the Arnold Award. Read rules and more details on page 2 of the Osgood Journal dated May 3.
Deadline: Friday, August 5
Tyson Fund grant applications available
It is almost here! What you ask? Many years ago, before Jim Tyson passed away, he wanted to set up a system to perpetually assist the residents in Versailles with things that might otherwise increase their taxes. He decided that he would set up a trust so that groups that are nonprofit and hold an IRS 501c (3) or (4) exemption could request funds to help them out with projects that would otherwise fall on the taxpayers in the Versailles area! Each year about this time, an open application process is offered so that the Tyson Fund Trustees can decide what projects will benefit from this year’s trust distribution. To qualify for the funds you must be from/in the Versailles area. Must be nonprofit and must hold an IRS 501c (3) or (4) exemption. To learn more and find out how to apply pick up a copy of The Versailles Republican dated May 26.
