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In the summer of 1989 a small group of
Harley-riding combat vets of the Viet Nam War, who were also police
officers, banded together to form the Nam Knights.
The Club was founded in New Jersey by Jack Quigley, now retired
Undersheriff of The Bergen County Sheriff's Department. Jack
served as a platoon sergeant with the 11th Motor Transport Battalion,
First Marine Division.
Today, the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club has grown to 26
chapters in nine states, with hundreds of members made up of veteran's
of all eras as well as law enforcement personnel plus a few special and
dedicated "civilians."
As Jack has said: "The club was formed to recapture the brotherhood its
founding members shared while serving in Southeast Asia, and to help
other veterans of all wars who are unable to physically or financially
help themselves.
"The mission of the Nam Knights is to honor the memory of American
Veterans and Police Officers who have lost their lives in the line of
duty, to assist Veterans and Police Officers in their time of need, and
to promote a positive image of motorcyclists and community awareness
through sponsorship and participation in various community and
fund-raising events.
"The Nam Knights Motorcycle Club continues to grow and thrive due to the
extraordinary dedication of its members, their families and our
benevolent supporters."
The Lehigh Valley Chapter, Nam Knights of America MC held it's first
meeting in June of 2003, and we were granted our charter in October of
that year. Our chapter strictly adheres to the rules, regulations,
traditions, and by-laws of the Nam Knights of America MC, and we are
proud to be members of the Nam
Knights family.
The Lehigh Valley Chapter is located in the Allentown area of
eastern Pennsylvania.
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