To the Editor:

On July 9, the American Legion Riders of Post #925 (Norfolk) hosted a fundraiser for TADSAW ("Train a Dog, Save a Warrior"), a group that trains service dogs for veterans.

For the first time in 11 years, we did not ride the route on our bikes because of nasty weather that included a micro-burst and torrential downpours with lightning. We held our traditional ham and salt potatoes dinner and raffled off many prizes that had been donated by the local communities. We were able to raise over $3,200, which should be enough to train at least one service dog for a veteran in need.

Raising this much money for such a good cause would not have been possible without the wonderful support and generosity of our local communities and the dedicated work of our members.

The ride would not have been possible without the exceptionally generous support and hospitality of the Malone AMVETs, the Sorrell-Woodward American Legion in Lyon Mountain, American Legion Post #1479 of Hogansburg, and our very own American Legion Post #925 of Norfolk.

We would like to thank all of the members of the American Legion Riders for their donations of food and time in helping make this a success.

We would like to acknowledge the selfless contributions that were made by the following individuals, organizations, and local businesses: Adirondack Martial Arts (Brasher Falls), American Legion Post #79 (Massena), American Legion Post #514 (Winthrop), American Legion Post #514 Ladies' Auxiliary (Winthrop), American Legion Post #925 (Norfolk), American Legion Post #925 Ladies' Auxiliary (Norfolk), American Legion Post #1479 (Hogansburg), American Legion Post #1479 Ladies' Auxiliary (Hogansburg), AMVETS Post #4 (Massena), AMVETS Post #1997 (Heuvelton), Art's Used Cars, Barb and Dick Barish, Baxter's One Stop Automotive (Massena), Bessette's Liquors (Canton), Best Western University Inn (Canton), Brewer Bookstore (SLU), Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Harry Caringi, Al and Linda Carpenter, The Cascade Inn, Coakley Carpet One, Community Bank (Madrid), Marilyn Derouchie, Donna's Hair Styles (Canton), Dunkin' Donuts, Fabulous Finds Boutique and Consignment (Massena), Elliot's Farm and Home Supply, Farmers Supply Store (Winthrop), Mike and Patty Goodman, Hammill Funeral Home (Winthrop), JC's River Run Bar and Grill (Waddington), Jelly Bean Campground, Paul LaClair, Literacy of Northern New York, Kunoco/IGA (Waddington), Little Cake Company (Canton), Marc and Elizabeth LoGalbo, Martin's Country Store (Madrid), Massena Savings and Loans (Waddington), Moody River Motorcycles, Tim Moon, Kevin Moriarty, Frances “Mom” Morrison, Thomas and Maria Morrison, Munson's Market (Brasher Falls), Nana's Kitchen (Massena), North Country Auto Parts, Ole Smokehouse (Madrid), Jim and Sharon Palmer, Lois Pernice, Terry and Donna Peterson, Primabella's Pizza (Brasher Falls), Rex Hardware (Canton), Riverpark Family Practice, Riverview Restaurant, Riverview Campground, Robin's Nest (Lisbon), Steve Sedlock, Royal and Gail Sheldon, Silver Leaf Diner (Dekalb), Lynn Smith, Snell's CITGO (Canton), Spanky's Restaurant (Massena), Star Route Sales, Cindy Sullivan, SUNY Canton Bookstore, Tarbell Management Group, Triple A Lumber, True Value (Waddington), Twin Rivers Credit Union (Massena), Valley Paper (Massena), VFW Post #1231 (Canton), Wal-Mart (Massena), Wal-Mart (Potsdam), White's Flowers (Canton), Roger “Porky” Willmart, and Ye Olde Liquors.

Our next big charity ride will be July 8, 2017 – we hope to see you there.

Marc LoGalbo and Thomas Morrison

American Legion Riders Post #925, Norfolk