Motorcycle group protests actions by State Patrol
07:20 PM PDT on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
By DEAN STALEY / KING 5 News
SEATTLE - A motorcycle rights group is demanding answers from the Washington State Patrol.
They say during an annual rally at the Capitol this year, a state trooper recorded the license plate numbers of those attending.
The sergeant was seen wandering through the parking lot and using a voice recorder to take down the license plate numbers from motorcycles. At one point he even backs into the bushes to get a better look at the tags.
"Seeing an officer from the State Patrol in the bushes, doing this is just shocking,' said Martin Fox, an attorney for the motorcycle rights group ABATE.
Fox says ABATE members were inside the Capitol building, meeting with their legislators when the trooper recorded the license tags.
"My concern is anyone going to the Legislature to have their views heard are being put on a list and it's not what we do in America," said Fox.
The State Patrol says rival gang members were seen riding onto the Capitol campus and this recording was just good police work.
"Motorcycle gangs do have a record of violence against each other, and if something broke out it would be nice to have a record of who was here," said Sgt. Freddy Williams.
"They want to know why it was being done and where this information was going," said Fox.
"I can see how it might be cause for concern, but your license is public record, public knowledge, it's there for everyone to look at," said Williams.
License plate numbers are there for everyone to see, but even the State Patrol acknowledges that if you saw someone recording your plate number, you'd want to know why and just how that information would be used.
That State Patrol says it's not keeping the plate numbers it gathered at the rally.
The ABATE organization is still waiting to get that in writing.
The trooper involved is currently on vacation in Mexico and the State Patrol has been unable to reach him for details on what he was doing.
More on the "Wall theat Heals" Visit to Appalachicola
28 Apr ~ TUES ~ Motorcycle Escort & Complimentary Meal ~ 0900 CENTRAL
29 Apr ~ WEDS ~ Assemble Wall & Train Volunteers ~ TBA
30 Apr ~ THUR ~ Opening Ceremony ~ 1100 EASTERN
1 May ~ FRI ~ Student Ceremony ~ 1000 EASTERN
2 May ~ SAT ~ no designated ceremony
3 May ~ SUN ~ Closing Ceremony ~ 1900 EASTERN
4 May ~ MON ~ Disassemble Wall ~ TBA
The details of the ceremonies are evolving, but, now that the times have been established, our Ceremonies Chair, Ms. Pam Nobles, is quickly filling-in-the-blanks. Any suggestions should be posed directly to her.
While Tom Brocato reported that he has gathered a large number of eager volunteers, he won't turn back anyone who wants to be a part of this. On Saturday, hundreds of visitors will be crowding into Apalachicola to visit its historic homes, and the Veterans Memorial Plaza should experience a lot of traffic. Please direct all offers to volunteer as guides, counselors or computer operators (Wall data base) to Tom.
Tom Daly is responsible for volunteers -- both groups & individuals -- for the reading of names. Readers will be on-duty while the Plaza is open to the public, except during the ceremonies as noted above. When each of the 58,000 plus names have been read, this duty shall terminate. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Tom.
Ms. Patty Creamer is bringing together plans for our Student Day. She has assembled a diverse cast of students from Franklin County and throughout the area. Patty has planned a number of events which will serve to celebrate patriotism and to help make the conflict in Vietnam more relative to young people. Any suggestions for additional student participants should be directed to Patty.
Again, if you have questions, I will get you an answer. If you'd like to volunteer and need for me to forward your request to any of the above-named, please contact me -- PelikanFL@aol.com -- and I will see to it that your request is forwarded. Contributions are welcomed and can be addressed to the "Three Servicemen Statute South, Inc.," a not-for-profit organization.
http://threeservicemenstatuesouth.org/index.cfm
Respectfully,
Rodney HerringAdd to Technorati Favorites
29 Apr ~ WEDS ~ Assemble Wall & Train Volunteers ~ TBA
30 Apr ~ THUR ~ Opening Ceremony ~ 1100 EASTERN
1 May ~ FRI ~ Student Ceremony ~ 1000 EASTERN
2 May ~ SAT ~ no designated ceremony
3 May ~ SUN ~ Closing Ceremony ~ 1900 EASTERN
4 May ~ MON ~ Disassemble Wall ~ TBA
The details of the ceremonies are evolving, but, now that the times have been established, our Ceremonies Chair, Ms. Pam Nobles, is quickly filling-in-the-blanks. Any suggestions should be posed directly to her.
While Tom Brocato reported that he has gathered a large number of eager volunteers, he won't turn back anyone who wants to be a part of this. On Saturday, hundreds of visitors will be crowding into Apalachicola to visit its historic homes, and the Veterans Memorial Plaza should experience a lot of traffic. Please direct all offers to volunteer as guides, counselors or computer operators (Wall data base) to Tom.
Tom Daly is responsible for volunteers -- both groups & individuals -- for the reading of names. Readers will be on-duty while the Plaza is open to the public, except during the ceremonies as noted above. When each of the 58,000 plus names have been read, this duty shall terminate. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Tom.
Ms. Patty Creamer is bringing together plans for our Student Day. She has assembled a diverse cast of students from Franklin County and throughout the area. Patty has planned a number of events which will serve to celebrate patriotism and to help make the conflict in Vietnam more relative to young people. Any suggestions for additional student participants should be directed to Patty.
Again, if you have questions, I will get you an answer. If you'd like to volunteer and need for me to forward your request to any of the above-named, please contact me -- PelikanFL@aol.com -- and I will see to it that your request is forwarded. Contributions are welcomed and can be addressed to the "Three Servicemen Statute South, Inc.," a not-for-profit organization.
http://threeservicemenstatuesouth.org/index.cfm
Respectfully,
Rodney HerringAdd to Technorati Favorites
Short Notice Patriot Guard Run, Thomoasville Ga., WW11 vet Ed gay
Edward W. Gay, Sr.
WWII Veteran
Thomasville, GA
THURSDAY, 26 MAR 09
The family of Edward W. Gay, Sr., have invited the Patriot Guard to stand in his honor. Services are at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Gatlin Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Don Prevatt will officiate and interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Gay died March 23, 2009 at GlennMor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Gay was a WWII Veteran serving in the military police company from June 1943 to May 1949. His service included battles of France & Rineland in Germany and the invasion of Normandy . He was wounded in action on November 26, 1944. He received numerous medals including the Purple Heart, Evac Hospital, Victory Medal WWII, Good Conduct and EAMC Theatre Sr. Medal.
SERVICES:
11:00 a.m. Gatlin Creek Baptist Church, 2031 Gatlin Creek Rd , Thomasville, GA 31757
Staging info for Tallahassee, FL:
9:00 a.m. – Target Store, 3751 Bradfordville Rd. (Corner Bradfordville & Thomasville Rds.), Tallahassee
9:15 a.m. – KSU
10:00 a.m. – Set Flag Line at Gatlin Creek Baptist Church
INTERNMENT:
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Highway 84 East Thomasville , GA US 31779
Respectfully Submitted,
GA and FL State Captains
Michael “Nano” Louviere and Mike Donohoe
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WWII Veteran
Thomasville, GA
THURSDAY, 26 MAR 09
The family of Edward W. Gay, Sr., have invited the Patriot Guard to stand in his honor. Services are at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Gatlin Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Don Prevatt will officiate and interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Gay died March 23, 2009 at GlennMor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Gay was a WWII Veteran serving in the military police company from June 1943 to May 1949. His service included battles of France & Rineland in Germany and the invasion of Normandy . He was wounded in action on November 26, 1944. He received numerous medals including the Purple Heart, Evac Hospital, Victory Medal WWII, Good Conduct and EAMC Theatre Sr. Medal.
SERVICES:
11:00 a.m. Gatlin Creek Baptist Church, 2031 Gatlin Creek Rd , Thomasville, GA 31757
Staging info for Tallahassee, FL:
9:00 a.m. – Target Store, 3751 Bradfordville Rd. (Corner Bradfordville & Thomasville Rds.), Tallahassee
9:15 a.m. – KSU
10:00 a.m. – Set Flag Line at Gatlin Creek Baptist Church
INTERNMENT:
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Highway 84 East Thomasville , GA US 31779
Respectfully Submitted,
GA and FL State Captains
Michael “Nano” Louviere and Mike Donohoe
Contact: havananole@yahoo.comAdd to Technorati Favorites
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