Dirty Patches & Faded Tattoos
Tribute Page to those who Ride for Freedom
Video description: Celebrate the Great Works of Bikers & Riders who from two wheels to eighteen, donate time to “Honor & Support” others.
Anthem: Driving Country Rock in the anthem, “On The Run,” propels this video, taking us to the place where “Dirty” is a sign of honor & “Faded” means time given in service to God & Country. Patches, Hats, Helmets & Tats, all tell the story of service to God & Country (Liberty) as well as of compassionate action towards those who are in need of support, prayer & resources.
Image: The picture is of one of Ann’s vests. She owns several such as her PRG leather which is worn any time she serves with Patriot Guard Riders. Another represents her membership in American Legion Riders, etc. This vest shown here honors POW/MIA/KIAs & tells of her affiliation with the veteran’s advocacy group, “Honor-Release-Return” who sponsor the annual POW & MIA family reunion, known as “The Ride Home.”
“Nothin’ But the Blues Without You“: Find “On the Run” & other Rock & Blues tunes on this recent album; read more.
What others say about the Video
Cindi left this comment at YouTube:
“I could not hold back the tears as I watched this video. The loved ones faces that we have lost in the past year, those that are not close by any longer, yet so dear to our hearts. Our patches are worn and faded, our tats tell our story. For God and Country, we are honored to stand for those who died defending our freedom . Our passion and faith is strong. Much love to you dear friend.”
“Must see for anyone who loves God, Country, and motorcycles. This is way good stuff. I especially am touched by the photo of three Native American men in tribal attire wearing their US Military back patches. Thank you Ann M. Wolf for sharing! CMA, Legion Riders, Bikers for Christ, Patriot Guard, BACA, Forgotten Few, Run for the Wall, Buffalo Soldiers, all branches of Military Veterans, secular and Christian groups alike….they are all in there. Most of my CMA friends and family will see this so I tagged a few below who may not. LOVE LOVE LOVE this…..thank you so much! God bless you! “
“Thanks, Ann M. Wolf , great message in the lyrics and music…..I’m quite impressed !”
“I love this! Truly. Thanks for the share! Gracie President By The Grace of God MC”
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements: Special Thanks to these folks who shared their images or views of their patches, hats, helmets, and tattoos for this video:
Images
Images are original, by permission, by license or from what the artist believes are public domain sources; please advise if additional licensing is needed. Sincere gratitude goes out to all folks around our nation who document events & share their images; and here are some friends who contributed a view of their patch, pin, hat, or tattoo to this public service video: I love you all very much!General Event Images
Garry Freese, Karen Strickland, Jenny Testerman & Charlie Walton’s bike (above image)
Also acknowledging the following in order of appearance, whose names or banners did not appear in the Video :
Dano Janowski: HSMM
Kelly Misciachoski & pup Millie: Blue Knights
Carlo Albanese: Head & Helmet
Bryce Ogle: Soldier’s Cross Tat
Gold Star Family of Michael Ferschke, Jr.:MMM Patch
Cindi Mink: Unknown Soldier Tat
Leon Merrow & wife Mary
RIP Martin “Polongo”Fox: Forgotten Few
Pamela Washington Ward: “Saved” Patch
Run to the Wall: Vest
ANG Jesse Dyer: Helicopter Tat
Gold Star Mothers: Brenda Shelton, Sherrie Battle McGhee, Cyndy Powell & Lynn M. Forehand;
Carry the Flame: HD Knoxville, TN
Seen in Video Trailer
Dave Johnson: Marine Tat & Patch
George Burgan: PGR Miracle Guy
DeDe Smith McMillan: Holding Flame
Larry Montoya: Hospital Visit
Tyrone Coffin: Hat with Purple Heart
AKA: “Bear” ALR, Seals Tat
Rolling Thunder ®, Inc.: Memorial Day Parade
AKA: Bulldog, of “The Ride Home”
Carry The Flame: HD Knoxville, TN
Spencer Nave: Vest
Special thanks to: Leo Gawroniak for his generous support & Charles Byerly, my husband, for his service to the cause of Freedom.
Images on this Page
Vietnam Veteran (Standing): American Legion Riders – Gary Lopez
Arm Tat Image: Raymond Lambert is showing his tattoo in honor of his brother Sgt. Michael Ferschke who perished in battle. A patch for Sgt. Ferschke is seen in the video as well.
Seen in image with Torch: Jimmy Majors, American Legion Riders, holding the flame during the special Ceremony held at Harley Davidson, Knoxville, TN – Hosted by Rolling Thunder ®, Inc. & “Carry The Flame Across America”
Seen in image with bike: Combat Vet (USMC) & American Legion Riders – Dave Johnson
Seen in image of vest: Vietnam Veteran Spencer Nave’s Vest – Read his poetry – Click Here
Seen in image of back tattoo: Jesse Dyer – Army National Guard
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About the Songwriter
And creator of “Dirty Patches & Faded Tattoos” video
About Ann M. Wolf: She is a Multi-lingual Songwriter, Artist, Speaker, Author, who is focused on two critical forms of Freedom. The first is “Freedom of Soul” via our relationship with the Spirit of God and the second is “Liberty of Life,” made possible by our Constitution, by those who serve in harm’s way, and by those who teach the principles of Freedom. Read more.
Honoring our Missing & Fallen: Though she has been composing and recording music for decades, since 2012, Ann has traveled around Tennessee & across state lines to present the Missing Man Table & Soldier’s Cross Ceremony (along with her songs) at Special Events, Memorials, Native American Pow Wows, Churches, and Conferences. She often works with Honor Guards, Patriot & Christian Bikers, as well as other Chaplains.
Vietnam War Lapel Pin: Ann takes these special pins (+ certificates from our President) with her to each of her appearances, often adding a special section to her program to honor those who served during the Vietnam War.
Special invocations & songs: Ann has also composed several songs to support compassionate action campaigns and with that, she also has written special invocations such as one for “Wreaths Across America,” which she narrates each year at a WAA Service somewhere in America. Other event coordinators for WAA commemorations in their towns are now reading her prayer at their services as well.
Affiliations: Ann M. Wolf is a member of various civic organizations such as Honor, Release, Return (POW/MIA Advocacy Org), American Legion Riders, Patriot Guard Riders, and more. Meanwhile, she does promote supporting one another regardless of the patch we wear or the organization we belong to. Her movement, “Patriots on Wheels,” has the motto, “Serving God and Country in Unity of Purpose, Together.” Read more Bio.
About the Soundtrack
For the video, “Dirty Patches & Faded Tattoos”
On The Run
Blues/Rock Anthem by Ann M. Wolf
“Nothin’ But the Blues Without You“: Find “On the Run” which is the soundtrack for the video, “Dirty Patches & Faded Tattoos” on this album; read more.
