ABOUT US

TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS HISTORY

Tribute To The Troops® was founded in 2004, inspired by a video featuring the song "Home" by country singer Rockie Lynne. The video features pictures of our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms early on in the War on Terror. With inspiration from the video, a small group of concerned Minnesotans from the Twin Cities joined together to conduct the 1st Annual Tribute To The Troops® Ride in the fall of 2004. Over 60 people on 45 motorcycles visited the families of three of Minnesota’s fallen heroes, conveying their thanks to each family and letting them know that their loss, and the sacrifice made by their loved one, will never be forgotten. The day was filled with hugs, tears, and warm smiles as each person attending was able to personally acknowledge each family’s loss. That fall day in 2004 marked the beginning of Tribute To The Troops®.

Since 2004, Tribute To The Troops® Minnesota members have conducted an annual ride weekend each September, visiting dozens of families over the years that have lost a loved one in the War on Terror. Each year, the number of participants has grown, helping to increase awareness among others of the ultimate sacrifice made by these brave American Heroes and their families.

The annual ride in Minnesota was expanded a few years ago to include a special concert at the end of the family visits weekend, providing an opportunity for ride participants and our heroes’ families to join together to pay tribute to our fallen heroes, share stories and memories, and to hear the special music of Rockie Lynne. The concert program includes a reading of the names of each one of Minnesota’s fallen heroes, with each name being read by one of the ride’s participants, followed by a moment of silent reflection at the end of the reading. It is an evening that will long be remembered.

In 2010, Tribute To The Troops® began reaching outside of Minnesota to assist individuals or groups from other states in forming Tribute To The Troops® member organizations. To learn about becoming a Tribute To The Troops® member organization, please contact:

Mike Lundeen
Chair, Board of Directors
mike@tributetothetroops.org

It is the mission of Tribute To The Troops® to raise awareness and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our heroes and their families. At the same time, we extend our gratefulness and appreciation to all veterans who have served this our country, whether in war, or in peace. We invite you to join us.

Tribute To The Troops® is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.

THE VOLUNTEERS

Since our inception, we have had the greatest group of volunteers any organization could ever hope for. Many have given their money, time and expertise to help TTTT develop, define our mission, and make a difference In 2008, we implemented a membership program to better communicate with our participants events and happenings.

OUR SUPPORTERS

The Tribute to the Troops ride and benefit concert is supported by these organizations:

FOUNDERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS