Blue's Angels

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Del McKinney's Passing

Sorry to inform you that Dennis's wife, Del, passed away on 9/17. Many of you remember her as Manager of Golden Vista as well as with Blue's Angels. If you would like to send Dennis a card, his address is:

Dennis McKinney

2662 S Springwood Blvd Unit 383

Mesa, AZ 85209

Hope everyone is doing well and hope to see you soon.

Duane

Friday, September 18, 2020

ride Wed 9/16/2020

There was 4 riders showed up for a nice ride this day. They were
Jay,Max, Me and Dan. We decided on a ride south starting on the 60
east to 79 south to park link rd, then West to the service road next
to I-10, Then north to the shell station at Picacho. We stopped there
for a break, water and I bought a new cowboy hat an a cold drink.
after that we headed on North to 287 on thru Coolidge to attway and
left to hunt hy-way to ironwood north and on to home . Over 176 miles
and it was about 11 30.
I won't be riding Sat. 9/19 Marry Russell Is flying back home with
three other people and I will be picking them up. So I will depend on
Dan or Jay to let me know about the ride. Looking forward to seeing a
few of you that will make it to AZ soon

Be safe in what you decide.. Paul B.

Sunday, September 13, 2020

Ride Saturday 9/12/2020

There was 5 rider at the station. We talked it over and came up with
three rides. decided on, Going to Globe and around the lake to the 87.
The fire burnt a lot of brush and no sign of any burnt buildings. We
stopped at Tonto basin for water and potty break.Gas for who needed
it. Then we headed for the 87 and on to the Bush hi-way, There we saw
a lot more burnt up brush where the wild horses run. Dennis lead with
Jay on the tail. Mr Max then A new rider to the group Richie Hamlin
and me in the middle. I think It was a good ride, with good weather. I
had 172 miles on my speedo. got home at 11 30 AM. Will ride Wed with
ride determined at the Station.
You all be safe and hope to see some of you soon.

Paul

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Re: News to me!

Thanks Vern and Duane for sharing this!

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 7, 2020, at 8:02 AM, Don Jenkins <djenkinsusmc@gmail.com> wrote:

This is one of our stops with the National Veterans Awareness Ride when we ride from Sacramento to Washington DC. Marseilles is a beautiful place and displays many names of fallen warriors. It's location on the river is breathtaking. We lay a wreath there each year for those that gave all. Go see this if you can, it's worth it. I ride there from Roseburg Oregon and will be there again in 2021, I hope.

Don Jenkins
USMC 62-66

On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 6:22 AM <rfxk@aol.com> wrote:
Marseilles is about 50 miles south of my house and I must admit I have never heard of that memorial before.
That will be the destination of a ride very soon.
Bob Keeler

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 7, 2020, at 7:28 AM, Duane Switz <ddswitz@gmail.com> wrote:

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Vernon Chrestensen <vmcalc60@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Fwd: News to me!
To: Duane Switz <ddswitz@gmail.com>

DUANE

PLEASE PUT THIS OUT FOR ALL BLUE'S ANGELS.

THANKS

VERN

Definitely worth watching...... A relatively new Memorial

I never knew this Memorial existed and our news media didn't cover this (NO SURPRISE!).

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=WEPBQGu74oo&feature=player_embedded
Vern ame yo forward this - hope everyone is having a good summer!
Duane

Re: News to me!

This is one of our stops with the National Veterans Awareness Ride when we ride from Sacramento to Washington DC. Marseilles is a beautiful place and displays many names of fallen warriors. It's location on the river is breathtaking. We lay a wreath there each year for those that gave all. Go see this if you can, it's worth it. I ride there from Roseburg Oregon and will be there again in 2021, I hope.

Don Jenkins

USMC 62-66

On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 6:22 AM <rfxk@aol.com> wrote:

Marseilles is about 50 miles south of my house and I must admit I have never heard of that memorial before.
That will be the destination of a ride very soon.
Bob Keeler

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 7, 2020, at 7:28 AM, Duane Switz <ddswitz@gmail.com> wrote:

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Vernon Chrestensen <vmcalc60@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Fwd: News to me!
To: Duane Switz <ddswitz@gmail.com>

DUANE

PLEASE PUT THIS OUT FOR ALL BLUE'S ANGELS.

THANKS

VERN

Definitely worth watching...... A relatively new Memorial

I never knew this Memorial existed and our news media didn't cover this (NO SURPRISE!).

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=WEPBQGu74oo&feature=player_embedded
Vern ame yo forward this - hope everyone is having a good summer!
Duane

Re: News to me!

Marseilles is about 50 miles south of my house and I must admit I have never heard of that memorial before.

That will be the destination of a ride very soon.

Bob Keeler

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 7, 2020, at 7:28 AM, Duane Switz <ddswitz@gmail.com> wrote:

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Vernon Chrestensen <vmcalc60@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Fwd: News to me!
To: Duane Switz <ddswitz@gmail.com>

DUANE

PLEASE PUT THIS OUT FOR ALL BLUE'S ANGELS.

THANKS

VERN

Definitely worth watching...... A relatively new Memorial

I never knew this Memorial existed and our news media didn't cover this (NO SURPRISE!).

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=WEPBQGu74oo&feature=player_embedded
Vern ame yo forward this - hope everyone is having a good summer!
Duane

Fwd: News to me!

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Vernon Chrestensen <vmcalc60@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Fwd: News to me!
To: Duane Switz <ddswitz@gmail.com>

DUANE

PLEASE PUT THIS OUT FOR ALL BLUE'S ANGELS.

THANKS

VERN

Definitely worth watching...... A relatively new Memorial

I never knew this Memorial existed and our news media didn't cover this (NO SURPRISE!).

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=WEPBQGu74oo&feature=player_embedded

Vern ame yo forward this - hope everyone is having a good summer!

Duane

About the Blue's Angels

The “Blue’s Angels” was formed in 1995 by John H. Kelty. The name of the group came from John’s original 1993 1500 cc blue Goldwing which he named “Blue”. The "Angels" was chosen because all the riders are all such good little boys with their toys, and most of all because we wanted prayer involved as we rode and socialized.

Blue’s Angel's started with six bikes from the Golden Vista Resort in Apache Junction, AZ. and four from West Phoenix. There are now over 40 active, enthusiastic guys and girls. Every time “Blue” met a new person at Golden Vista he asks “why don't you buy a motorcycle?” Many did!

Blue’s Angels strive for comradeship while doing a fairly dangerous hobby and enjoying every minute of the time we ride. Blue loved people and wanted them to all feel the joy of riding as he did.

In the Spring of 2012, Blue handed the leadership of the group to Bill (Dollar Bill) Barrington who did so with the mutual agreement that it remained "Blue's Angels" and that while he would coordinate the rides and the general direction of the riders, John Kelty remained "THE MAN"

Unfortunately after over 20 years of riding nearly 250,000 miles, Blue succumbed to cancer on November 11, 2014. Up until his last days he loved to ride and it was his hope, as well as his families, that the Angels remain together and continue riding and loving the open road as much as Blue did.

The Angels have no specific restrictions of membership. The only requirement would be that members maintain a safe bike. All riders are encouraged to complete a motorcycle safety course. To be an official member one must invest $12.00 to buy a Blue's Angels Cap. After that huge expense, there are no dues or fees.

The main goals are:

- to keep the group going forever

- to keep it simple and informal

- to keep the prayers flowing for all in need