SHERBURNE — A ceremony and 9/11 tribute was held at Gilligan’s in Sherburne Wednesday night as a part of “Bike Night” which takes place every Wednesday from May through September. The event is in its ninth year.
“The money raised goes for $100 gas cards for cancer patients and their traveling expenses,” said Lex Danyluk, organizer and combat Vietnam veteran. “We have handed out 265 gas cards so far.”
Danyluk is also the Ride Captain to the Patriot Guard Riders of New York.
Danyluk said there were 78 bikes last night, and that 24 Patriot Guard Riders that stood a flag line. “Joining us was Pack 66, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Sherburne,” Danyluk said.
The boy scouts stood a flag line under the direction of their scout leader Paula Howard.
Steve Cady was in attendance with his bagpipes, and Sierra Lynn sang the National Anthem. “She had an awesome voice,” Danyluk said of Lynn. “She just belted it right out.”
A truck and ambulance from the Smyrna Fire Department were also present, and the ceremony was performed by Pastor Ken Fallon of the Crossroads Community Church in Sherburne.
Danyluk said there were four candles on a table, one each for fire departments, law enforcement, military, and civilians.
