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<DIV>Fellow riders,</DIV>
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<DIV> This was passed on to me from Weldermike (Mike
Johnson) in Wichita Falls. He found it on the web site but could not find
the author. I hope the author, whoever he/she is, will not mind me passing it on
to you.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 face="French Script MT" color=#0000ff size=6 FAMILY="SCRIPT"
PTSIZE="24"><B>Bill</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=4>UNDER THE LEATHER AND BEHIND THE SHADES
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<DIV align=left><BR>Under the leather and behind the shades stands a biker. We
ride for the sense of freedom it gives us. The encouragement to take the road
less traveled in the chance that we may encounter something new. We ride for the
friendships we make along the way, as well as, the solitude of the open road. We
don't really care what you ride, just that you do. Under the leather and behind
the shades is a beating heart. A heart filled with compassion that on any given
day will be riding for those in need. Ask one of us for help, but don't be
surprised when all of us show up. Under the leather and behind the shades stands
a proud American. We are as diverse a group of people that you could possibly
assemble. We are men, women, tradesmen, doctors, lawyers, retirees, military,
civilian and on and on and on. We stand silently with reverence and one voice
that, in the silence, can be overwhelming. Under the leather and behind the
shades stands an invited guest to the funeral of a soldier that we most likely
have never met. We hold the flag of our nation as a tribute to the greatest
sacrifice anyone can make. Out of respect for the fallen, we travel to stand
firm for a family, a community and a nation to lean on. Under the leather and
behind the shades stands a biker with sons, daughters, brothers and sisters of
our own. Beneath the rough exterior we tremble and weep at your loss. You may
not see that, for we are there to support you. That’s why we stand so silently
under the leather and behind the shades.
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