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2010 Motorcycle Poker Run & Classic Car show
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Fallen Warrior 2010 Annual Motorcycle Poker Run, Show Bikes and Car Show FAQ
What is the event?
The event is a Motorcycle Poker Run, Show Bikes and Car Show to support the Fallen Warriors Scholarship Fund.
When is the event?
The main event will be held at El Dorado Hills Town Center located at 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills CA 95672 on Saturday May 29, 2010 from 9:00 to 3:00 P.M.
What do you mean by the “main” event?
The main event is the location of the classic car and motorcycle show and where all the motorcycle poker runs will end.
Is there another event going on?
Yes… Sacramento Harley Davidson is hosting a Pre-Registration party at 1000 Arden Way, Sacramento, from 5- 8:00 pm on Friday night May 28th 2010. Come join us for music, food and beer. And Veterans, please come by and be recognized.
Roseville Yamaha is also hosting a Pre-Registration Party from 5-8:00 on Friday night at 2014 Taylor Road Roseville CA 95676. Come out , get registered early and vets be recognized.
What do you mean by poker runs?
There will be 4 different routes through the foothills with 4 different, yet simultaneous, starts for this year’s poker runs.
Where will the poker runs start?
ALL RUNS WILL LEAVE THE RESPECTIVE SITES AT 9:30 AM:
One start will be at Sac Harley Davidson 1000 Arden Way Sac. Hosted by Sac HOG.
A second start will be at El Dorado Hills Town Center 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills CA. Hosted by Folsom HOG
The third start begins Roseville Yamaha, 2014 Taylor Road Roseville CA 95676 . Hosted by the Chrome Divas.
The fourth start begins at 12075 Locksley Lane Auburn. Hosted by C&E Auburn V TWIN Inc.
All runs will finish at the El Dorado Hills Town Center. Your registration includes lunch at one of the fine designated eateries.
What are the poker run prizes?
Awards will be $500 for the best hand and $500 for the worst hand.
What about the cars & bikes that don’t go on the poker runs?
We have not forgotten those that don’t go on the poker runs. Register your ride in our Motorcycle or Car show contest. Your registration includes lunch at one of the designated eateries at Town Center. Your ride will be judged in 3 categories…The prestigious Medal of Honor's choice, the Not So Shabby Veteran’s choice and the Adoring People’s choice. The Veterans & People's Choice will have first, second and third place awards. There will also be club attendance award for cars and bikes.
What else will be happening during the main event?
Along with meeting some great people, you will be able to meet and speak with Vietnam POW and Medal of Honor winner Jon Cavaiani. You can browse and judge some beautiful cars and bikes. There will be music, vendors, and hourly raffles prizes. Make sure you visit the US Army display and rock climbing wall.
What the heck does 2 up mean?
If you are entering either the Motorcycle Poker Run or registering your car or motorcycle for the Car Show, the cost is $25.00 per entry and includes one lunch at one of the designated eateries within the Town Center. If you come 2UP (2 people on one motorcycle), the cost is $40.00 and entitles both to participate in the Poker contest and lunch.
The cut off date to pre register has passed. Now what?
Bring your registration and fee to the event at the town center. The remaining spots we have will be given first come, first serve.
Jon R. Cavaiani Sergeant major (retired) Jon R. Cavaiani was born in Murphys, Ireland and sent to England in 1943. He came to the United States in 1947 and in 1953 moved to the small farming community of Ballico, California to be with his stepfather, Ugo Cavaiani. In 1961 Ugo formally adopted Jon and in 1968 he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. Jon Cavaiani joined the U.S. Army in 1969. He volunteered for Special Forces where he spent the next 17 years. Cavaiani was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while a platoon leader on an isolated radio relay site deep in enemy territory. Jon was serving with the Studies and Observations Group (SOG), an elite reconnaissance unit when he was written up for the Medal of Honor for his actions on 4 and 5 June, 1971, in Vietnam. Eleven days after this action, wounded and still trying to evade the enemy, Jon was captured and spent the next 23 months as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. His other assignments included tours in the Middle East, South America, Europe and Southeast Asia. Jon spent three years in Berlin, Germany as the senior operations sergeant major for British, French and U.S. Forces. He was selected and assigned to the United States’ most elite counter-terrorist force, commonly referred to as Delta Force. Upon retiring, Jon has made time available to serve as the 6th region director of the Congressional Medal of Honor society. Cavaiani recently graduated with honors from the culinary arts program in Columbia, Ca., where he and his wife Barbara live. Jon has three grandsons and two granddaughters. Among his numerous awards and decorations are the nation’s highest award for Valor, the Army Medal of Honor; the Legion of Valor, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (Valor), Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters. Jon was a freefall and static line jumpmaster and has over 5,000 jumps all over the world.
Born: August 2, 1948
Royston England
War: Vietnam
Rank: Staff Sergeant, US Army, Vietnam Training Advisory Group
Location of action: Republic of Vietnam
Date of action: June 4 and 5, 1971
Medal received from: President Gerald Ford, December 12, 1974
Official Citation:
Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt.) Cavaiani distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action in the Republic of Vietnam on June 4 and 5, 1971 while serving as a platoon leader to a security platoon providing security for an isolated radio relay site located within enemy-held territory. On the morning of June 4, 1971, the entire camp came under an intense barrage of enemy small arms, automatic weapons, rocket-propelled grenade and mortar fire from a superior size enemy force. S/Sgt. Cavaiani acted with complete disregard for his personal safety as he repeatedly exposed himself to heavy enemy fire in order to move about the camp's perimeter directing the platoon's fire and rallying the platoon in a desperate fight for survival. S/Sgt. Cavaiani also returned heavy suppressive fire upon the assaulting enemy force during this period with a variety of weapons. When the entire platoon was to be evacuated, S/Sgt. Cavaiani unhesitatingly volunteered to remain on the ground and direct the helicopters into the landing zone. S/Sgt. Cavaiani was able to direct the first three helicopters in evacuating a major portion of the platoon.
Due to intense increase in enemy fire, S/Sgt. Cavaiani was forced to remain at the camp overnight where he calmly directed the remaining platoon members in strengthening their defenses. On the morning of June 5, a heavy ground fog restricted visibility. The superior size enemy force launched a major ground attack in an attempt to completely annihilate the remaining small force. The enemy force advanced in two ranks, first firing a heavy volume of small arms automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenade fire while the second rank continuously threw a steady barrage of hand grenades at the beleaguered force. S/Sgt. Cavaiani returned a heavy barrage of small arms and hand grenade fire on the assaulting enemy force but was unable to slow them down.
He ordered the remaining platoon members to attempt to escape while he provided them with cover fire. With one last courageous exertion, S/Sgt. Cavaiani recovered a machine gun, stood up, completely exposing himself to the heavy enemy fire directed at him, and began firing the machine gun in a sweeping motion along the two ranks of advancing enemy soldiers. Through S/Sgt. Cavaiani's valiant efforts with complete disregard for his safety, the majority of the remaining platoon members were able to escape. While inflicting severe losses on the advancing enemy force, S/Sgt. Cavaiani was wounded numerous times. S/Sgt. Cavaiani's conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.
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