'Patriots Through The Pines' Bike, Truck Run Begins In Stafford

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Rolling Thunder's "Patriots Through the Pines" motorcycle and truck run begins Sunday. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Stafford Township Arts Center (1000 McKinley Ave.).

Rolling Thunder Chapter 4 NJ is running the event. The organization is dedicated in the cause of full accountability for prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA).

Registration costs $10, and the organization appreciates donations. All proceeds help veterans and their mission to raise awareness for POW/MIA.

The 45-mile ride will end at Pic-A-Lilly Inn in Shamong, where there will be live music, food and refreshments.

All vehicles must fly an American flag. Rolling Thunder said the following about flags:

"Recently there have been questions regarding what flags can be displayed for the event. To that, we would just like to remind everyone that the purpose of this run is to raise both awareness and support for our American military, our veterans and the POW/MIA’s that are still unaccounted for. We do not wish to infringe upon anyone’s rights to Free Speech. We only ask that you remember what this event is for and please be respectfully of your fellow Patriots when deciding what flag(s) you chose to display on Sunday."

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