Motorcyclist join together for fallen Veterans

New Year's day started with most people sleeping in and lounging around most of the day or shopping to get those after Christmas special deals. But, for close to 200 motorcyclist in the Southeast Missouri it was time to ride for a cause.

Black Diamond's Bootheel Harley-Davidson opened their doors on a day that they would normally be closed for what is called a Polar Bear Ride open to anyone on 2 wheels. This ride was not just another New Year's Day Ride. It was for Wreaths Across America.

Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath laying for all fallen Veterans across the United States. So our Veterans and their families will not be forgotten.

For every rider who stopped in and signed the guest book. Bootheel Harley-Davidson donated a wreath to Wreaths Across America. And a free breakfast was provided by Scott City Huddle House.

One motorcyclist from Cape Girardeau was heard saying "In all of my 35 years of riding in southern Missouri. I've never seen so many individual riders, clubs and groups unite for one cause all in one place before."

When one of the dealerships employees was asked why would you open a day you are normally closed for the holidays? Her response was "That's what we do. We try to help our community"

New Year's Day turned out to be a great day for riding and a great day to honor our fallen Veterans in Southeast Missouri.