Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers, better known as “The Saluting Marine”, is the uniformed veteran who stands and salutes in the middle of the motorcycle traffic during the Rolling Thunder demonstrations in Washington D.C., every Sunday before Memorial Day since 2001. This year, Rolling Thunder has been cancelled due to Covid-19. However, Sergeant Chambers will be saluting in our Nations Capitol to bring awareness to Veteran suicide and POW/MIA’s.
North County Daily Star spoke with Staff Sergeant Chambers in Carlsbad, CA and he explains the fundraiser to support the Amvets.
America’s Saluting Marine combating Covid-19
I created the pledge-it campaign, to add something to my 24-hour stand in D.C. Support the AMVETS for a way of saying thank you for everything they do for our Veterans and especially continuing the ride in D.C. Rolling to Remember!
Under the financial strife, millions are dealing with, I found it irresponsible to solicit people with this. That is predominately why I have not released my new coin yet.
With the adversity weighing on my mind, and in my heart, I figured why not solicit only a .25 cent pledge per hour to equal $6.
This is more about uniting citizens, and you showing your support towards my standing for you, America, and the ride ( that has been canceled, but will happen 2021) on May 24th, 2020 for 24 hours at attention. I have nothing to gain financially by doing this.
I want to thank the 16 supporters out of almost a hundred thousand followers.
Covid-19 is making life hard for millions of Americans. Relief provided is not enough. I found a way to help benefit Americans on a National Level. Helping the AMVETS and Communities at the same time.
#TSM24 : A 24 Hour stand at Attention. Giving back to America.
#TSM24 will take place in Washington D.C. May 24th and will be live streamed on social media.
Over the last 18 years my Salute in Washington D.C. has touched the lives of millions all over the world. I have no money to help my fellow Americans, however I do have notoriety, heart and initiative that can make a difference.
