On June 5, 2010, under the threat of cloudy skies, Masonic Motorcycle Club CH 38 members led over 100 motorcycles out of the Muncy American Legion Post in Muncy PA, for the 4th Annual Msg Sean M. Thomas Memorial Ride.  As the riders left the parking area and rode past Alexa Thomas, Sean's 3 yr. old daughter, the sun broke through the clouds and everyone waved to Alexa as the ride began.  All of the people in attendance fully understood the sacrifice and with Alexa present, the reason for this ride was even more real and personal. More than 150 people as well as the Road Knights M/C, Combat Vets, Blue Knights, Hired Guns, Legion Riders, Knight Crew M/C and Chapters 25 and 32 of the Masonic Motorcycle Club took part in this years event to raise money for an education fund for Sean's daughter Alexa.  Alexa was barely 6 months old when her father, a Hughesville native and member of Lock Haven Lodge, Msg Sean M. Thomas, was killed on March 27, 2007 in a rocket attack in Iraq. 

            This years ride made the first stop at the Riverside Campground and Lounge in Montgomery, PA; a beautiful campground located on the banks of the Susquehanna River.  Owners John "Flash" and Becky Sanguedolce treated everyone to a spectacular luncheon during the stop, served on their huge out door covered deck overlooking the river.  During the stop the ride picked up about 15 additional bikes that brought the total number of bikes to 117, as the ride left Montgomery and headed south. 

            The second and final stop was Mindy's Tavern, located on Rt. 405 in Montandon, PA.  Mindy's Tavern is next door to Steel Steeds Campground, PA's first "biker" campground and an Official Sponsor of the Msg Sean Thomas Memorial Ride.  Steel Steeds offers campsites, campers, tents and everything you need to just pull in on your bike and camp.

            Upon leaving Mindy's Tavern, the ride picked up a couple more bikes that pushed the total to 120 bikes in all. Upon returning to the Muncy American Legion, guests were treated to RMB Sound as well as food prepared by the Sons of the American Legion.  A 50/50 took place as well as a silent auction with items donated by: Shop Vac, Benner & White Construction, Riverside Campground, U.S Wings, Angus Inn, Haywoods, Sgt. Gritt, E. H. Kleckner, Rummings Bluestone, Pittsburgh Steelers, Harley Rendezvous, Bee Cee Hardware and many other items from donors, sponsors and friends. 

            At the end of the day, $3,700 was raised for the Alexa Thomas Education Fund as well as donations made to other charities that help our wounded troops and the children of soldiers killed in action in Sean's memory.

            Masonic M/C CH 38 would like to thank all those who donated, participated, and helped with this years event.  Ch 38 would also like to invite all Masons and their friends to attend next years 5th Anniversary Ride.  

Article and photos provided by: Andy Kline, President of Masonic Motorcycle Club CH 38,  P.O. BOX 5101, South Williamsport, PA 17702, Phone: 570-490-1665.  Email: ch38pres@chapter38.net

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