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| Parent Chapter Member Jeff Annicelli wrote a moving tribute to the man that gave his life so that Vietnam War infantry "rookie" Annicelli could live. This piece, read by Parent Chapter President Fred "Fritz" Reiman at the Vietnam Memorial, was a telling reminder that the memories and scars of that long-ago war still remain. For those who do not recognize the meaning of military insignia, Jeff wears a Combat Infantryman's Badge. It is the silver rifle on a blue bar with a wreath. There is only one, hard way, to earn it, in battle. Jeff also has a Purple Heart Medal in recognition of wounds sustained in combat.
"Welcome Home, Jeff." |
Rolling Thunder—2003
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| Nam Knights Big Al Molaf and Eli "Keebler" Krakower, Parent Chapter Treasurer, smile with excitement before the run to Washington, D.C. |
Someone seems to have lost his bike. |
NK Big Al Molaf smiles in delight at the prospect of a ride in the rain to D.C. The Prospect (left) looks suitably puzzled. |
An astronaught prepares for launch. |
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| NK Lady Camille practicing the boot skoot boogie in the Pilot truck stop. This practice will come in handy in the near future. |
Hey Mom, throw down some money, the Nam Knights are selling stuff! |
NK Lady Karen apparently trying to intice Brooklyn Chapter VP Indian to the sales counter. |
The photographer, apparently knowing ugly when he sees it, attempted to delete NK's Indian and Nate from this picture of NK Lady Karen. Nice try... |
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| The laughs shared before the next photo was set-up. NK Slider in the background letting it all hang out (hair that is). |
NK's Kracker and Chief (NJ) with the Chief's better half MJ with two of our Canadian brothers. |
NK Varmit (Orlando) always around a pretty gal. (Use your imagination, we don't have a frontal photo. |
A meeting of the minds, and thirsts. NK Parent Chapter Prez Fritz and Orlando Prez Buzz exchange presidential thoughts. |
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| Boston NK's Quietman, Bear and Spida and an unidentified friend share some beers, okay they shared A LOT oof beers. |
Would you buy a NK truck from these men? Please? Prospects Mike Vena and Al Brundage. (NJ) |
Prospect Bob Berry counts money to the amusement of Steve Baker. If Chris and Colin knew that they would both be getting full-patched moments later, they might have smiled. |
Vulcan Assoc. Prez (and NK Supporter) JP joins NK's Nate and Jeff and the ubiquitious Prospect Mike Vena. |
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| Brooklyn Chapter member Ray Ortiz inspects bikes prior to to the run. |
"Toilet paper, Check. Tools, Check. Cool leather clothes, Check. Key, er. Key, damn! |
Rain?! More rain?! Can't you two prospects do something about this? |
NK Chris (left of Satch) spending his last few hours as a prospect (Congrats Bro!) |
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| Ms Megan Quigley, famous model, shows how the beautiful approach a charity run. |
No, Chris doesn't smile. Yes, that is Mike Vena again. (Cut us some slack his wife is the only one who sent us pics! |
Nam Knights founder talks with Parent Chapter 1st Sgt-at-Arms Dennis "Menace" Edgar, Carol Edgar. NK Mike Saudino scopes out the cameraman. |
Parent Chapter President Fritz Reiman addresses Nam Knights at the National Police Memorial in Washington, D.C. |
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| Parent Chapter Prez Fritz Reiman reads from the plaque left by the NKs for fallen Police Officer.Mary Ann Collura of the Fair Lawn PD, who was shot and killed in the line-of-duty on April 17, 2003. May she rest in peace. |
Fritz displays the plaque in Officer Collura's honor, which was placed on the seal at the National Police Memorial. It will be returned to the Fair Lawn, NJ City Hall for a memorial to this brave officer. |
NK Reverend Don Pitches reads a prayer at the National Police Memorial during the Nam Knights of America's annual salute to officers who have given their lives in the service of their communities. |
Nam Knights Founder Jack Quigley salutes fallen officer and friend, Mary Ann Collura. She and Jack worked together in the education of law officers and in the Bergen County Rapid Response Deployment Force. |
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| Plaque honoring slain Fairlawn PO Maryanne Collura rests on the National Police Officers Memorial emblem. |
NK Ladies Josie (Bklyn), Camille and Karen (NJ) and NK Nate (or Snake) at the National Police Memorial. |
NK Menace and his son Prospect Mike Vena (Yes Mike again, don't like it? Send other photos!) |
NK Lady Cecile, husband Kracker, his sister Jodi and Dad NK Keebler join Menace and Nate at the police memorial. |
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| Leave it to a Navy Seal to try stealing all the Ladies. NK George (Lost Chapter) slips in. |
Nam Knights Ladies pose for their annual picture at the Police Memoral. |
Nam Knights from all over the East Coast pose for the annual picture at the Police Memorial. |
The always touching Nam Knights ceremony at the Wall attracts a crowd of onlookers. |
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| Reverend Pitches, Fred Reiman, Jack Quigley and Dennis Edgar prepare for the Nam Knights Memorial at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, D.C.. |
A group of employees at the Indian Motorcycle dealership in Hackensack, NJ listen to a pep talk from GM Jack Quigley. |
NK Keebler's daughter Jodi and NK Lady Carole "Mom" Edgar at the Vietnam Veteran's memorial. |
Satch and Kathy Lemp smile for the camera during cocktail hour on the veranda of the posh hotel. |
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| It don't look like much but memorial day weekend this garage is Nam Knight party central. |
A few of the hundreds of thousands who braved the weather for the 15th Annual Rolling Thunder parade! |
View from the bed of the "Blue Star Mothers" duce-and-a-half truck. |
More bikers gather in the Pentagon North Parking lot before the Run to the Wall. |
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| NK Bingo points to Mike Vena's better half Camille stating, "Take her picture, not mine!" |
View of the lineup of bikes in the lead pack. The Run consisted of members of the Rolling Thunder group, Vietnam Veterans MC , the Nam Knights MC, and all others. |
Parent Chapter Secretary Steve "Slider" Mona hands out run patches from his "stash." VNVMC members look on. |
NK Ladies Kathy and Karen take a break from the day's soggy festivities. |
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| NK's DC (Prez NC), Slider and Kracker (NJ) join NK Ladies Bunny and Cecile mugging for the camera. |
"Don't take my picture you hoople" says NK Satch as NK's Keebler and Scuba Bob appear unfazed. |
Camile gets a hug from "Mom" everyone's favorite NK Lady. Everyone needs a hug from mom now and then. |
Jeff Annicelli, who started this page, is ready for the ride home to Northern New Jersey. |
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| Photos by Mike and Camille Vena |
| © 2003, Nam Knights of America MC, All Rights Reserved |
