Motorcycle Run from McAllen to Port Isabel Proceeds will Help Build Memorial
Texas Border Business
Washington, D.C. – The National Desert Storm War Memorial Association is excited to announce that VFW District 18 in McAllen, Texas is hosting a motorcycle ride and events on Saturday, April 6, 2019, to raise funds to build the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Desert Thunder Ride will run between McAllen, Texas to Port Isabel, Texas. Registration begins at 8 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2019, and Kick Stands Up will occur at 9:30 AM. The ride’s destination is VFW Post 12178 in Port Isabel, Texas. Events will continue at Pablo Pena Park in Weslaco, Texas with a music festival, food, raffles and vendor sales. A group hotel rate is available for participants.
| Registration VFW Post 87884321 Pecan Boulevard McAllen, TX 78501 $20 per bike $10 for each additional rider | Points of Contact Ruben Garcia Texas State Development Leader National Desert Storm War Memorial Association 210-379-7404 ruben.garcia@ndswm.org www.ndswm.org Lupita Perez Commander VFW District 18 956-292-8416 Schedule 8 AM – Registration 9:30 AM – Kick Stands Up VFW Post 8788 McAllen, Texas 1 PM – Arrive at Mayor Pablo PenaPark 300 North Airport Drive Weslaco, Texas 78596 |
| Palm Aire Hotel 415 South International Boulevard Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-969-2411 www.palmairehotel.com Group Code: VFW Group Rate: $59 (Single or Double) |
In 1991, the United States of America sent a powerful message of international unity and cooperation to Saddam Hussein by opposing and ejecting Iraq’s occupying forces and liberating the peaceful nation of Kuwait. The mission undertaken by the United States Armed Forces during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield was a remarkable example of American leadership, values, and sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom.
The Memorial’s design will commemorate the historical significance of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm while honoring the service and sacrifice of the United States of America and Coalition military personnel who liberated Kuwait from Iraq and defended Saudi Arabia. The Memorial is projected to be completed by 2021.
In December 2014, President Obama signed the Memorial’s enabling legislation. In March 2017, President Trump signed the law authorizing the Memorial to be built near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in an Area – 1 location. In June 2018, a site located in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial received approval.
Since 2011, the National Desert Storm War Memorial Association (NDSWM) has worked to achieve its singular mission, construction of the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial. Our task is the completion and dedication of the memorial on Veterans Day, 2021. All efforts are backed exclusively by private sources, zero taxpayer funds are accepted. NDSWM is a federally recognized, tax-exempt, 501(c)3 structure led by an all-volunteer board of directors.
