Local veteran surprised with new Harley-Davidson as part of thanking military project

Friday, June 23, 2017
A local Marine Corps. veteran received a heartwarming surprise thanks to the Wounded Warrior project.

As part of the Mission: "Thank You" project, Ernesto Olivares got a brand new Harley-Davidson.
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"You are a true hero. You made the ultimate sacrifice missing your own child's birth to protect my freedom. I personally want to thank you and hand you the keys to your very own brand new 2017 Harley-Davidson Streetglide Special," Adam Sandoval said.

Adam Sandoval is on a two-year road trip across the country to raise money for military members, with his canine co-pilot Scooter on his back. His plan is simple - to give back to those who served.

"It's where I tour the country thanking our active duty military and our veterans for protecting our freedom every day," he said.
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Olivares served eight years in the Marine Corps. and went on two tours, with the last one in Afghanistan.

"As I came back from my second deployment in Afghanistan, I bought a new motorcycle and a month or two later, it was stolen and ever since then I've been without a bike," Olivares said.



Mission: "Thank You" will culminate with the last of eight bikes being awarded in New York City on Veterans Day right before the world's largest veterans parade.
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