My name is Scot King. I have decided to partner with a great organization to help ALL of our injured men and women in uniform.  Their organization was formed in 2005 to make sure our seriously injured Marines, Corpsmen, Sailors and soldiers were not forgotten in their time of need.  Please learn more by visiting  http://www.operationmilitaryembrace.com/  They are the real deal and I am proud to be a part of this wonderful organization. 

Please help me get a $50,000 grant from the "Pepsi Refresh Project" it is easy, follow the link I have provided below, sign up and vote once per day.  With your help I will be able to fund my ride among other things and you will be helping our wounded men and women in uniform.  All we need to do is put my idea in the top ten ideas and the grant is granted to "Remember The Wounded Ride".  Please pass this along to all of your friends and family.  http://www.refresheverything.com/rememberthewoundedride  We have from now until August 31st to get in the top 10.  To make this easy you can also text your vote to the following: Text Pepsi @ (73774) and enter (101634) it is that easy. 

Please help us get another AWESOME organization "Molly's adopt a Marine" in the top ten so they to can get a $50,000 grant from "Pepsi Refresh Project"  Right now they are in the top 10 so lets work together to keep them there.  While you are voting for my idea vote for theirs.  You can also check out their website by clicking on to the logo I have provided.  Here is a direct link to thier great idea.  http://www.refresheverything.com/mollysadoptasailor  Working together we can make things happen.  This organization is also a local Portland based organization.     

Im planning to depart May 7th, 2011 on a long-awaited dream.  I am planning a visit to all the state capitals in the lower 48 on a bicycle with a loaded trailer.  I will be raising awareness and funds for our military personnel wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Life has presented an opportunity to do something for others.  Life changing events come along very rarely, therefore I have decided to seize this moment.

I am a former Marine, and I have a place in my heart for our men and women in uniform.  My family has always told me that I have a caring personality and like to help others.  I have never endured combat, so I cannot  say that I know what it feels like.  I have the utmost respect for those who have given so much for our  freedom.

My hope is that I can open the eyes of Americans who have gone on with their day to day lives and have forgotten why our men and women are in Afghanistan and Iraq.   I am also hoping to give our men and women a chance to share their stories.

This ride is not about me, but about my brothers and sisters, in harm's way, keeping me and my family safe here in America.  I believe you are doing what has been asked of you, and for that, I salute you.

To all the men and women in uniform. thank you.  Semper Fi to all my fellow Marines.    

To all of those family members who have given the ultimate sacrifice, I salute you, your loved ones will never be forgotten.  For those with injuries, we are here to help you start to heal.

Thank you,

Cpl, Scot R King  U.S.M.C.  1986 to 1990 active duty.

“Semper Fidelis”

As I  ride through all the state Capitals I will have one thing on my mind, to raise funds and awareness for all those men and women wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Please send me a photo of your son, daughter, mother, father, aunt, uncle, grandma, grandpa or friend in their uniform, active military or former military.  Indicate rank, branch of service and where they are serving.  I am starting a photo page for all of our heroes.   Send all photos to the following address, and I will get their photo up as soon as possible.  rememberthewounded@yahoo.com

Again, I sincerely Thank You.

I would like to thank The American Patriot Program for their major endorsement, and for how this organization honors our combat veterans both, past and present.  Together, we will be working on "Operation Patriot Rider"  Please visit their website and nominate your patriot. God Bless Our Troops.  http://www.americanpatriotprogram.org/