Eight members of the Minneapolis area Wild Prairie Harley Owners Group made their shared dream become a reality. They built the New Glory Flag Bike, and are now known as the New Glory Flag Bike Team (NGFB). The Team constructed the bike to honor our troops, serve as a reminder for citizen’s to take pride in America and our values America stands willing to defend.  The New Glory Flag Bike Team includes Escorts Bill Fischer, Boyd Uppman, Dale Rossen, Dave Neitzel, Duane Meyer, John Garley, Wayne Wright, and the bike owner Chris Hawver.

Name -  William Fischer
Team Role -  Coffee and Pie Procurement
Motorcycle  -  Harley-Davidson 2008 105th Anniversary Edition Road Glide
Favorite Book -  “Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum “
Memberships -  Harley Owners Groups (H.O.G.) where I am a Road Captain, Minnesota Woodworkers Guild, Northstar Chevelles
Favorite Movie -  “It's a Wonderful Life”
Favorite Saying -  “Work smart, play hard.”
Favorite job -  Conseco, massive portfolio restructuring strategy produced consistently, predictable and remarkable results
Family -  Daughter and a Son
Residence -  Minnetonka, Minnesota USA
Other -  Favorite past-times: Gardening, boating, fishing, metalwork, reading, photography, poetry, late 60's/early 70's car restoration, and last but not least, galloping down the interstates on the H-D with unknown, far away destinations.

Name - Boyd Uppman 
Team Role - Flag and Protocol Compliance Officer.
Motorcycle - Harley-Davidson 2010 Ultra Classic.
Favorite Book -'When Atlas Shrugged' by Ayn Rand.
Memberships - New Glory Flag Bike Team Escort, Wild Prairie Harley Owners Groups (H.O.G.) -- current Road Captain, former Head Road Captain,  Certified level Road Guardian, Rescue Riders, Patriot Guard Riders, the IBA (Iron Butt Association), originator of the "Lunch In Thunder Bay (and back)" ride. Advanced Accident Scene Management Course. Advanced Expert Rider Course. Several community-based nonprofit groups in the past. 

Name -  Dave Neitzel
Team Role -  Accessories Procurement
Motorcycle - Harley-Davidson 2008 Ultra Classic
Favorite Book -  Anything by Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler and John Sanford
Memberships -  Harley Owners Groups (H.O.G.) where I am a Road Captain, Patriot Guard Riders, National Rifle Association
Favorite Movie -  “Hunt for Red October”
Favorite Saying -  “It’s not easy being me or do you think this is easy.”
Favorite job -  After 40 years with Northwest Airlines and having every job they have, I spent the last 20 years as a Maintenance Instructor. I was one of the 747-200 Run and Taxi Examiners for NWA. With that job I made it everywhere NWA flew a 747. On the other hand when I was on the 757 I got to spend a lot of time in the Caribbean. I finished up with the Phantom 787 (some day it will fly).
Family  - Single and loving it.
Residence -  Apple Valley, Minnesota USA
Other -  I was active in K-9 obedience for years and fortunate to have some very smart dogs.

Name -  Duane Meyer
Team Role -  Civilian and Military Greeter   
Motorcycle -  Harley-Davidson 2002 Ultra Classic
Favorite Book -  “Hunt for the Red October”  
Memberships - Harley Owners Groups (H.O.G.) where I am a Road Captain, Patriot Guard Riders, American Legion Riders, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Minnesota Builders Association, National Association of Home Builders, Minnitrista Baptist Church, Society of the Big Red One (1st. Infantry Division, Army - Motto, No mission too difficult, No sacrifice too great, Duty first).
Favorite Movie -  “Christmas Vacation”
Favorite Saying -  “Keeps you regular or The light isn't going to get any Greener D. A.”
Favorite job - Account Manager Builder and Contract Sales. It was like running my own business and strictly commission.
Family - Wife, two Sons, five Grandsons and one Granddaughter. 
Residence -  Chaska, Minnesota USA and Lake Havasu City, Arizona USA
Other -  I have a Harley-Davidson in Minneapolis and another in Arizona. Veteran

Name -  John Garley
Team Role -  Choreographer
Motorcycle -  Harley-Davidson 2009 Screamin' Eagle Road Glide
Favorite Book -  Shop manual for my Harley
Memberships -  Patriot Guard Riders, Harley Owners Groups (H.O.G.) where I am a Road Captain, Memorial Blood Center, Sahara AA
Favorite Movie -  “Cast Away”
Favorite Saying -  “If brute force isn’t working, you aren't using enough of it “
Favorite Job -  Quality Manager for a structural engineering company; to apply process control principles within the services industry
Family - Wife
Residence - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Other - The display of our flag is beginning to be interpreted as a political-party statement.  The New Glory Flag Bike seems to have a common appeal to all, which is its purpose.

Name - Wayne Wright

Name -  Chris Hawver
Team Role -  Team Captain
Motorcycles  -  Flag Bike is a 2000 Harley-Davidson Low Rider. When I’m not on the New Glory Flag Bike, then I ride a Harley-Davidson 2008 105th Anniversary Edition Street Glide
Favorite Book -  I have two: the “Bible” and “Leadership Promises for Every Day” by John Maxwell
Memberships -  Harley Owners Groups (H.O.G.) where I am a Road Captain,  Executive Member of American Marketing Association, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Board Member, Accident Scene Management Board Member and Assistant Instructor, Mobile Enterprise Alliance, Society of Concurrent Product Development, Commercial Development & Marketing Association, Product Development Management Association. I serve on the Boards of two software companies.
Favorite Movie -  “Up”
Favorite Sayings -  “When you get on the bus, you stay with the Tour, and be on-time.”
Favorite Job -  I have not had one I did not like – all allowed me to contribute to building a company.
Residence -  Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA
Other - The goal of the New Glory Flag Bike Team is to ignite, in all viewers, a spirit of appreciation for our freedoms and those who serve to protect them.