Glamis Veterans
Official birthplace of the Glamis Veterans Day Gathering
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Not much beats letting the bikes cool off and enjoying an Ice Cold Delicious Beverage in the dunes while appreciating the view of Old Glory on the horizon. Before social media, the mass use of GPS navigation and destination rides were uncommon, the flag pole was a frequent stop for our GlamisDunes.com riding group that hailed from Wash 13.5. A flag pole had been placed on one of the metal boxes in memoriam of Chuck Boardman by the Boyz Ride around the year 2000. By 2003 the flag had become weathered and in need of replacement... a spark was ignited and a concept formed for the first "gathering" to replace the flag, recognize our veterans, and celebrate our freedoms. …
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The business end of it: The mission of Glamis Veterans is to celebrate our freedoms and to always remember, honor, and support our military veterans for their sacrifice to our country. Glamis Veterans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a meaningful ceremony at the Flag Pole in Glamis every year. Glamis Veterans are patriotic off-roaders who support our military, the freedoms we enjoy, and the stewardship of the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. You do not need to be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces to be a Glamis Veteran. A love for our country, appreciation for our military veterans, and a desire to maintain the sport that we enjoy …
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From The Challenge Coin Depending on who you ask, the “challenge coin” has historical roots dating back from nearly one-hundred years to as early as the Roman Empire. The most common narrative purports that a wealthy American lieutenant in World War I distributed matching bronze coins to his unit members before they were deployed. A fighter pilot from his unit was shot down and forced to land in hostile German territory. The pilot was subsequently captured and temporarily held in a detention facility that was later attacked by British Forces. This attack afforded the American an opportunity to later escape. At some point after his escape, and without many of his…
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The time lapse was awesome, just hoping to see some photos of everything up close. No one took pics??
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I realize this is last min, but any chance you guys can pick a channel and broadcast the ceremony? I know a lot of people have radios and would be awesome to hear the whole event from the top of every dune.
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My son (@j.nuibe.photography on IG) had an idea to take a timelapse of the arrival of the crowd at the ceremony this year. We got there early and setup far enugh away to get most of the people in the shot. We could have started it a bit earlier, but wanted to get the busiest time, with most people arriving. As it is, this was shot over 1 hour and 25 minutes and is made up of over 5,000 individual photos. If you've got the monitor for it, this will play in full 4K resolution.
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11-11-21 FLAG RUN 1 2 3
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As Everyone Knows 11-11 is Always Veterans Day. The BIG Ceremony at the Flagpole is 11-13 but an idea was Hatched How about we do a FLAG RUN on Thursday "Veterans Day" Details are EVERYONE who wants to do this Meet behind the store by the GlamisVeterans compound area 2:30-3pm. we will depart at 3pm.. Have an AMERICAN Flag on your whip and we will Head down Sand Highway too the "ledge or sunset hill" whatever everyone calls it. Raise a cold beverage too all those who have served and continue to do so as we watch the sunset Thursday. What the idea here is lets show Hundreds of american flags going down sand highway and sitting on top of the ledge. Imagine the opti…
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All week long we are hosting an online auction at https://glamisvetsauction.asimobile.net/ Several organizations and businesses have generously donated products or services to our non-profit and these can be bid on until 5pm Saturday 11/13 when the auction closes. Check back often as items are still being added! All donated items, services, and winning bids are tax deductible in accordance with rules and regulations for contributions to 501c3 non-profits. Swag bags, CVs, radius rods, race radios, whips, Glamis Pizza deliveries, etc... We greatly appreciate the support from the businesses and organizations as well as everyone that bids on their items
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2021 Veterans Day Gathering event shirts available for pre-order NOW! This year's event is shaping up to be the BEST EVER! Guarantee your commemorative shirt to the 18th Annual Veterans Day Gathering by ordering online in the next 11 days. These are for Glamis pick up ONLY and will not be shipped. Your order will be bagged and ready for pickup in the Glamis Veterans event area behind the Glamis Beach Store on Friday November 12th between 3:00 and 8:00pm. Purchase pre-sales here https://glamisveterans.org/store/
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The Glamis Veterans 2021 Veterans Day Gathering is already in the works for the weekend of 11/13! The event shirts will be available pre-sale again for 11/12 pick up at the Glamis Veterans event area near the beach store (pre-sale shirts will not be shipped or taken to the flag pole). Stay tuned, this thread will be updated with more information as we get closer UPDATE: Glamis Veterans will be at the SSSS in booth 455-10. Building 10 directly next to where GD used to set up Pre-sale for this year's event shirts will be available as will hats and swag. Be sure to swing by
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Since the beginning camp was always a big part of the event. While the ceremony takes place out at the flag pole there were things going on back at camp all weekend long, from wash 13 to the compound, to wash 22. Bounce houses, pot lucks, DJs, crafts and activities for the kiddos, etc. We've had some incredible times over the years on Veterans Day weekend! Last year Rob graciously handed back the event and we formed the Glamis Veterans non-profit. Part of the goal is to grow the services and engagement, working on hosting an adrenaline therapy session for veterans later this season and other activities... at any rate, in an effort to reach more people and make it mor…
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I really would like to attend this November. However, I've sold all my ATVs and my Funco. I can be there, and if offered a ride to the flag pole, that would be "Most Excellent". Anyway, let me know if this doable. Thanks in advance..
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Heya GD folks, @Ericrcrain is putting together a video for us and we are looking for some highlights. If you have any quality video from any of the Veterans Day Gatherings, even shorts, and are willing to share them can you please submit them to info@ericcrainmedia.com asap? It would be greatly appreciated!
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Pulled from Archives. I'm short on photos for this year 😔
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Challenge coins aren't just a Veterans Day Gathering thing. The challenge coin tradition has spread to other military units, in all branches of service, and even to non-military organizations as well. Today, challenge coins are given to members upon joining an organization, as an award to improve morale, and sold to commemorate special occasions or as fundraisers. Let's see your coins! If it is a Veterans Day Gathering coin post what year it is from. Let's also see your other challenge coins and if you are willing, the details of the coin and how it was acquired!
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