AARP – Colonel Makes Powerful Honor Ride to His Soldiers’ Graves
In 2007, U.S. Army Col. Chris Kolenda commanded a unit of 800 paratroopers in Afghanistan. During their deployment, six of those troopers were killed in action. As the 15th anniversary approached, Kolenda wanted to do something to honor their memory. He decided to bike 1,700 miles from Spalding, Nebraska, to Arlington National Cemetery visiting the…
CBS Evening News – Veteran bikes across U.S. to honor fallen soldiers
After four combat tours in Afghanistan, retired Army Col. Chris Kolenda wanted to honor his fellow soldiers. He biked across the U.S. to shine a light on the mental health crisis in the military and honor the fallen.
Bizgnus – The bike ride to honor the fallen and help their families
Chris Kolenda went for a bike ride this autumn. But not the usual around the block thing… Mr. Kolenda rode his bicycle for nearly 1,700 miles – from a cemetery in Nebraska to the nation’s most prominent cemetery – Arlington. A retired Army Colonel, Chris wanted to honor the memories of six men killed in…
CNN with Jake Tapper – Fallen Hero Honor Ride
CNN with Jake Tapper talk about and interview Chris Koldena at the end of his Honor Ride.
Captain Dave Boris
Captain Dave Boris was a fearless leader who consistently set the right example for others. He always led from the front and inspired his troops to be their best in the toughest situations. Dave was on a combat patrol on November 12, 2007 when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) attack and was…
Staff Sergeant Ryan Fritsche
On July 27, 2007, Staff Sergeant Ryan Fritsche led soldiers into the mountains of Afghanistan and was shot and killed in action. To honor his memory and support the living, retired U.S. Army Colonel Christopher Kolenda is riding 1,700 miles cross country to visit his gravesite in Hall, Indiana, and to raise awareness and funds…
Major Tom Bostick
Major Tom Bostick was an exceptional, courageous leader who set the example for others to follow. On July 27, 2007, Tom sacrificed his life, so his team could take the fight to the enemy in the unit’s largest battle. Tom Bostick was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross – the second highest award for valor. Learn…
Specialist Jacob Lowell
Specialist Jacob Lowell was a paratrooper, serving in Afghanistan in 2007. When Jacob’s patrol came under fire on June 2, 2007, he was almost instantly hit, but continued providing life-saving fire support instead of receiving medical attention. Jacob was killed in action while saving other members of his patrol. To honor his memory and support…