THE RECON RAIDER REMEMBRANCE RIDE (R4)

Save the Date - August 10^th, 2024
Rain Date - August 11^th, 2024

PRESENTED BY

The 2024 R4 is coming to the Midwest!
OPEN TO ALL RIDERS!

August 10^th, 2024

Rider Registration at KC Hall
0700-0900
1121 Columbus Lane, Washington, MO 63025

or Register Online in Advance

R4 Signs will be Posted on the Route

See the route here >

Rain Date - August 11^th, 2024

Download the flyer(s):

This ride will be open to ALL riders wanting to show their support! Bookmark this page and stay tuned to keep up to date on the details!

Click below to view the pictures and videos from the Arlington R4 in 2023. A special shout out to the riders and support staff that pushed through nearly 9 hrs of continuous rain to assure the mission was accomplished!

"We have together overcome extreme adversity, and because of that, we have become brothers and sisters forever. The story of that ride will be told by all that witnessed it!"

View the gallery >

Check out our 2024 R4 Ride Videos Below

Check out the 2023 R4 Ride Videos - The Journey of Remembrance

10 Aug 24

Motorcyclists from all over will honor the 201 who have fallen in service to our nation. The mission is designed to raise maximum awareness of the sacrifices of those killed in action or in training and raise funds to support charities who assist the community, its families and survivors.

The Recon Raider Remembrance Ride will be a convoy style operation conducted by veterans. Each participating motorcycle will represent a fallen Marine Raider or Reconnaissance Marine. Along the journey, riders will pass through communities where some surviving family members reside to honor the fallen and pay respects to Gold Star families who shared in the sacrifice of our national defense.

The event is presented by Asymmetric Solutions, a global leader in private special operations capabilities. Its team is comprised of combat-decorated, highly reputable members of various special operations units, elite government agencies and seasoned special operations law enforcement officers. Collectively, the team has executed hundreds of combat deployments globally and supported countless stateside operations in support of law enforcement and government agencies nationwide.

About

Remembrance

At any given time, the full weight of our national security is shouldered by less than 1% of the population. Too often the lives of the few are cut short.

Even before 9/11, a special burden has been shared by the Marine reconnaissance and Raider community, which currently comprise just .7% of the Marine Corps and .07% of the total force.

The freedoms and liberty we enjoy as Americans are earned through the blood, sweat and tears of courageous citizens who’ve answered an arduous call to duty. Those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and their families have inspired the Recon Raider Remembrance Ride. We must never forget what they have done so others may live.

We Ride Together

Reconnaissance Marines and Marine Raiders are part of the same community, cut from the same cloth.

The Recon Raider Remembrance Ride is also a call for unity within this special and elite coterie. It is also intended to make Marines, veterans and families aware of available resources for support. While these special warriors go to battle together, they, their families and survivors are not alone. When their lives are forever changed as a price of our national defense, we have a special obligation to ensure they are made whole to the greatest extent possible.

A Sacred Vow

The challenges facing the families of the fallen and the Marines transitioning from active service are tremendous.

Reconnaissance Marines and Marine Raiders must complete some of the most rigorous training and conduct extremely intensive combat operations as part of their regular operations. The wear and tear the occupation takes on the bodies and minds of these warriors remain long after their time in uniform is complete. And for the families of the fallen, life will never be the same.

Participating veterans will be offered the opportunity to make a special pledge before the close of the operation. They will vow to honor those who came before in how they conduct themselves and to, in terms of their own mental health, live up to the Recon Raider ethos that “to quit is to surrender, to give up is to fail.” They’ll promise to support one another and their fellow veterans when they find themselves in a crisis.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Below are different sponsorship opportunities available.

100% of the net proceeds will be distributed amongst the Marine Raider Foundation, Marine Reconnaissance Foundation, and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Platinum Event Sponsor - $5,000+

This is our premium sponsorship. 100% of funds collected from this donation will be distributed to travel expenses and accommodations of Gold Star families attending the event, R4 Remembrance bags for Gold Star families, KIA bracelets for the riders to be presented to the families post ride, and additional costs associated with assuring our Gold Star families are taken care of for the two-day event. Sponsorship includes:

Large scale sponsor's name or company name and logo on home page of the R4 site and Foundation sites
Sponsor mention on news and media broadcasts
Special thank you and listing of sponsor's name or Company name and logo on all social media postings (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, FB)
Sponsor's name or company name and logo on left and right side of pace truck during the event
Large scale sponsor's name or company name and logo on banners day of the event
Large scale sponsor's name or company name and logo shown in R4 highlight video produced post the R4 ride
Large scale sponsor's name or company name and logo on the back of R4 shirts
R4 Platinum Sponsor certificate

Gold Event Sponsor - $3,500

This is our 2^nd level sponsorship. A portion of these funds will supplement any Gold Star needs not met by Platinum sponsorship. All additional funds will go to supporting the remainder of the event. Sponsorship includes:

Medium scale sponsor's name or company name and logo on home page of the R4 site
Special thank you and listing of sponsor's name or Company name and logo on all social media postings (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, FB)
Medium scale sponsor's name or company name and logo on banners day of the event
Medium scale sponsor's name or company name and logo shown in R4 highlight video produced post the R4 ride
Medium scale sponsor's name or company name and logo on the back of R4 shirts
R4 Gold Sponsor certificate of appreciation from R4

Silver Event Sponsor - $2,500

This is our 3^rd level sponsorship. A portion of these funds will supplement any Gold Star needs not met by Platinum and Gold sponsorship. All additional funds will go to supporting the remainder of the event. Sponsorship includes:

Small scale sponsor's name or company name and logo on home page of the R4 site
Special thank you and listing of sponsor's name or Company name and logo on all social media postings (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, FB)
Sponsor's name or company name and logo on the follow truck during the event
Small scale sponsor's name or company name and logo on banners day of the event
Small scale sponsor's name or company name and logo shown in R4 highlight video produced post the R4 ride
Small scale sponsor's name or company name and logo on the back of R4 shirts
R4 Silver Sponsor certificate of appreciation from R4

Raffle Item Sponsor - $500 + Value of item donated

All items will be auctioned through silent auction and raffle sales/ drawings. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the R4 event and its mission to bring awareness to these communities, their Gold Star Families, and the men that keep fighting this fight every day.

In kind donation receipt:

R4 Certificate of appreciation
Listed on sponsor's page of website and landing pages
Listed on sponsor's banner at the event
Special mention post and logo on our social media accounts

*100% OF EXCESS FUNDS FROM ALL LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIPS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED EVENLY TO THE SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS TO AID THE PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE GOLD STAR FAMILIES AND US VETERANS

For more information or to discuss how you might become involved, email Keith Waldrop at keithw@asusa1.com.

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Charities

Selected beneficiaries were chosen based on their commitment to the Raider and Recon communities and the impact of their missions.

These entities have been instrumental in supporting the operation. We encourage the public to support them and our fellow veterans to utilize their services and use them as catalysts to continue their missions after service.

100% of the net proceeds will be distributed amongst the Marine Raider Foundation, Marine Reconnaissance Foundation, and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Marine Reconnaissance Foundation (MRF)

The Marine Reconnaissance Foundation (MRF) is proud to stand by the Raider and Recon community for this unique operation. The Foundation is committed to serving the Marine Reconnaissance Community by providing support to active-duty, retired and former teammates via reoccurring annual and emergency support programs for Reconnaissance Marines, and Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen (SARC) deployed and our families.

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV is grateful for the unique service and sacrifices of the Raider and Recon community. We honor the fallen by caring for their survivors and the brothers and sisters they left behind. DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: keeping our promise to America’s veterans. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a nonprofit organization with more than 1 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932.

Marine Raider Foundation

The Marine Raider Foundation is honored to support this unique event supporting the Raider and Recon community. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides benevolent support to active-duty and medically retired Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Raiders and their families, WWII Marine Raiders, as well as the families of MARSOC Raiders who have lost their lives in service to our Nation. The Marine Raider Foundation aims to meet needs unmet by the government with an emphasis on building personal and family resiliency and supporting the full reintegration of MARSOC Raiders following wounds, injuries, and extended deployments through four main program areas: Raider Support, Family Resiliency, Tragedy Assistance and Survivor Support, and Raider Legacy Projects.

Be a part of this amazing event and sign up to ride in tribute of a SOF KIA

Registration is now open for the those who would like to ride and represent a SOF KIA.

RIDER REGISTRATION FORMS

Please download a REGISTRATION FORM, complete the document, and email it to info@asusa1.com.

Cpl ABBAS, DIRK R.
Cpl ALGRIM, SETH M.
SSgt ANTONIK, CHRISTOPHER J.
HMI ASIS, JAY J.
Cpl BACA, MARK A.
HM2 BAEZ, CESAR O.
1st Sgt BARBER, JR., HENRY E.
Capt BARNES, E.M.
SSgt BATES, JONATHAN
SSgt BAWOL, MARCUS S.
2nd Lt BECK, LARRY M.
Cpl BISHOP, TED J.
Cpl BIXLER, STEPHEN R.
Sgt. BLANKENSHIP, G.
SSgt BLAYLOCK, TREVOR P.
LCpl BOOKER, JIMMY J.
SSgt BRAICA, Joshua
HM2 BRIDGES, ROBERT **DOC**J.
Sgt CARBONARO, ALESSANDRO
HM2 CARPER, JR.,LORING **DOC**
Capt CARROLL, JAMES J.
SSgt CARTWRIGHT, CHARLES I.
Sgt CARUSO, DAVID M.
Cpl CHOMEL, CHARLES D.
SSgt CHRISTIAN, ERIC D.
Sgt CHRISTIE, DENNIS D.
LCpl CLARK, WM.
Cpl COHEN, JONATHAN
SSgt COPES, GREGORY T.
Sgt COX, ROBERT H.
LCpl CRAIG, JIMMY L.
Cpl DAGENAIS, NORMANS
Cpl DAVEY, SEAMUS
Sgt DAVIS, NEVITT N.
SSgt DAY, DAVID P.
HM3 DEAL, LEE H.
LCpl DEGREY, T.F.
Cpl DEMPSEY, KEVIN J.
SSgt DOLPHIN, PATRICK
LCpl DOWLING, JEAN P.
MAJ DUFF, PATRICK E.
2nd Lt EAKIN, SHELTON L.
Sgt EDINGER, BENJAMIN ED
LCpl EGAN, JR., JAMES T.
Sgt MAJ ELLIS, JOSEPH J
HM1 ENOS, DARREL L.
LCpl EMERICK, STEVEN E.
SSgt FLYNN, LIAM A.
LCpl FORD, VICTOR J.
GySgt FRYMAN, ROY A.
LCpl FUHRMAN, JAMES M.
Cpl FULKS, WILLIAM B.
SSgt GALLOWAY, DAVID E.
Sgt GARCIA, JR., ARTHUR M.
GySgt GIFFORD, JONATHON W.
GySgt Gilbert, Robert L.
Cpl GILL, STEVEN P.
CWO GODWIN, SOLOMON S.
2nd Lt GRAVES, TERRANCE C.
Sgt GRISSETT, EDWIN R.
Cpl GRUNWALD, BRUCE B.
Sgt GUILLORY, MICHAEL J.
SSgt HALL, KENNETH R.
Sgt HANSEN, JUSTIN M.
Sgt HARRINGTON, FOSTER L.
LCpl HAVRANEK, MICHAEL W.
LCpl HEINMEIER, CHARLES T.
SSgt HEREDIA, EDGAR A.
LCpl HOLLER, LUKE B.
Pfc HONEYCUTT, JAMES E.
Sgt HOUDASHELT, FRANCIS G.
Sgt HOUSER, THOMAS E.
Sgt HUFF, J.E.
Sgt HURLOCK, CURTIS N.
Sgt JENSON, ALAN T.
Sgt Jenson, Chad
GySgt JESCHKE, RYAN
Sgt JOHNSTON, GARY S.
Cpl JOY, RAYMOND S.
Sgt KANCLER, DENNIS E.
MAJ KEATING, DANIEL J.
SSgt KEMP, KERRY M.
LCpl KINCHEN, JEREMIAH C.
Sgt KIRCHOFF, WILBUR G.
MAJ KOELPER, DONALD E
Pfc KOOL, JAMES W.
GySgt KOPPENHAFER, Scott C.
IST Lt KRISSOFF, NATHAN M.
SSgt KUNDRAT, WILLIAM J.
Cpl LASKY, MICHAEL H.
MAJ LASSITER, BOYCE L.
Capt LAWTON, GARRETT T.
Sgt LEACH, TALON R.
SSgt LECLAIR, H.E.
LT Col LEFTWICH, JR., WILLIAM G.
Cpl LITTLE, GREGORY W.
HM1 LOHREY, RYAN M.
Cpl LOPEZ, ADRIAN S.
TSGT LUDLOW, DAVID J.
ISTLT MANION, TRAVIS L.
Capt MANOUKIAN, MATTHEW P.
PFC MAREK, H.J.
Cpl MARGRINI, LOUIS A
2nd Lt MARTIN, WILLIAM E.
Pfc MASTERS, LAWRENCE E.
Sgt MAXWELL, JASON G.
GySgt MCCAIN, JAMES **RANGER**
1st Lt MCGREGOR, ROBERT C.
PVT MCNUTT, R.P.
Capt MCVEY, LAVOY D.
Capt MEADOWS, JOSHUA S.
PFC MERNIER, HENRY J.
Cpl MERWIN, DAVID D.
PFC MILLER, WILLIAM D.
HM2 MILAM, CHARLES L.
SSgt MOTE, SKY R.
Sgt MOLLETT, CHESTER C.
LCpl MOORE, WILLIAM R.
Capt MOREL, BRENT L.
Cpl MOSHIER, JIM E.
Sgt MURRAY, JOSEPH J.
1st Lt MYLLYMAKI 111, CARL W.
Cpl NASWORTHY, MALVIN L.
Sgt NATZKE, NICHOLAS L.
Maj NAVAS, MOISES
GySgt OBLEAS-PRADO PENA, JAVIER
1st Lt O'DONNELL, DOUGLAS D.
PFC OST, R.J.
Cpl PALMER, CORY
MSgt PEARL, EDEN
Capt PHILLIPS, JACK L.
Sgt PHLEGER, R.C.
Pfc POSTOAK, LEONARD W.
Sgt POLCHOW, S.S.
GySgt PONGO, DIEGO
GySgt PRICE, DANIEL J.
2nd Lt REID, WALLACE J.
Lt Col RICHARDSON, ROD
SSgt ROSAS, JOSE A.
Pfc ROSE, L.L.
MAJ ROWE, ALAN
Sgt ROY, MICHAEL C.
SSgt SABASTEANSKI, VINCENT
CPL SANDSTAD, E.R.
Capt SAMPSON, GERALD H.
Msgt SAUNDERS, THOMAS A.
Cpl SCANLON, MICHAEL M.
Sgt SCHMIEMAN, DIETRICH A.
Cpl SCHUSTER, JOSEPH W.
SSgt SEIF, ANDREW C.
Capt SHAW III, STANFORD H.
Sgt SIMPSON, JONATHAN J.
Pfc SINCERE, JAMES W.
LCpl SISSON, RONALD P.
2nd Lt SLATER, JOHN E.
1st Sgt SMITH, ED
Cpl SONKA, DAVID M.
Sgt SMYKOWSKI, MARK T.
1st Lt SPAINHOUR, WALTER J.
Col SPARKS, MICHAEL M.
SSgt SPROVTSOFF, NICHOLAS A.
SSgt STARLING, JEFFREY R.
LCpl STEPHENSON, DION C.
LCpl STONE, L.C.
Sgt STRONG, CHARLES C.
GySgt TATE, DILLON D.
Cpl THOMPSON, JAMES J.
Cpl THOMPSON, ROBERT B
GySgt THORNBURG, V.R.
MSgt TORIAN, AARON C.
Cpl TOTTEN, RANDY G.
Sgt WALSH, NICHOLAS R.
Sgt WALTON, JAMES E.
Capt WARD, ALEXANDER K.
Pfc WARLIE, WILL W.
Sgt Wayne, John
Sgt WENINGER, WOLFGANG "KYLE"
Sgt WHITEHOUSE, JASON D.
Sgt WICKANDER, DAVID D.
Pfc WILDE, NICHOLAS R.
LCpl WILLIAMS, RANDALL A.
Sgt WOITOWICZ, WILLIAM J.
Cpl WOODS, TRAVIS M.
Sgt WRINKLE, CHRISTOPHER M.
Cpl YORK, PAUL A.
Pfc YOUNG, JIM J.
MAJ ZEMBIEC, DOUGLAS A.
Sgt ZIMMERMAN, CHRISTOPHER M.

Lodging Options

To book, please call the hotels directly and don't forget to mention the 'R4 Remembrance Ride.'

Best Western Plus

2621 E 5^th St.
Washington, MO 63090

(636) 390-8877

Rivers Sirens Hotel

4 E Main St.
Washington, MO 63090

(636) 900-9313

Super 8 by Wyndham

2081 Eckelkamp Ct.
Washington, MO 63090

(636) 875-1616

Cedar Creek Hotel & Event Center

1401 Olive Rd.
New Haven, MO 63068

(573) 237-3672