August 1, 2007- A motorcycle benefit ride on behalf of Mary Denise Lands will soon be held. Many people across America have heard about the family’s anguish in Mary’s disappearance and how this tragedy has affected our community. We will bring Mary home in 2007, and our plan is to come together on August 18, 2007 for a 55-mile "Ride for Mary" tour.
Last year, in an event for a different cause, 150 bikers participated from a starting point at Godfather’s Pizza/Ball Joint Sports Bar & Grill and toured throughout Calhoun County. We hope to double the number of bikers this year with a similar itinerary. Motorcyclists from Detroit, Coldwater, and other parts of Michigan have agreed to join us on the tour. The route, which will include a 55-mile ride past the Calhoun County Criminal Justice Center, with breaks at the Whistle-Stop in Burlington and the Riverside in Marshall are planned for the Saturday, August 18, 2007 event. Ride for Mary-Flyer We welcome your support that day and hope you will join us. The event will be open to the public and proceeds will be donated to the Mary Lands Trust Fund at Monarch Bank in Marshall. An autographed Dale Earnhardt, Jr. jacket will be raffled. Tickets are $1.00 each and may be purchased at various locations. Dale Earnhardt Jr-Jacket Where is Mary t-shirt and caps also will be available. Ride for Mary T-Shirts are available in M, L, XL for $10.00, the 2XL will cost $12.00. Shirts can be ordered in advance or purchased during the event.
All motorcyclists are welcome to participate. Registration from 11:00 A.M-1:00 P.M., Bikes depart at 1:15 P.M. for the 55-mile ride with stops in Burlington and Marshall. The cost is $20.00 per bike. You may also register to win a 2007 Victory Motorcycle. There will be a Pig Roast, Refreshments, Motorcycle Stunt Show, Door Prizes, Games and much more.
Stop by and meet the Marshall family. We believe that this event will help generate more tips and public interest in the Mary Lands investigation and will result in the person/s responsible for Mary’s disappearance and murder being held accountable in a court of law.
Thank you to the many supporters of the 2007 “Ride for Mary” including Godfather's Pizza/Ball Joint Sports Bar & Grill, Battle Creek Harley-Davidson, Atlas Sales/Anheuser-Busch, Progressive Printing, Christman Screenprint, and others in Battle Creek and across America. It is through the kind efforts of good people in our community that enable Cliff & Anita Marshall to find comfort in their difficult times. If you have any questions or other ideas, please call- Jim Carlin, 269.441.7068 or email-- JCarlin@JustinianLaw.com
Letter to the Editor, Marshall Chronicle, August 4, 2007
Positive Movement in the Mary Denise Lands Investigation
Although the family and I have been very critical of the Marshall Police Department in the past there does seem to be much more of a visible effort to solve this case.
Whatever the reasons, since the 3rd week of June people have been coming forward with new tips and information about the case. We see many positive results and believe this case can, and will be solved. The person/s responsible will be held accountable in a court of law.
We fully recognize that law enforcement and the Prosecutor’s Office cannot tell us much about their investigation, and we have no problem with that attitude. It is the proper one.
What is extremely promising to us all is that investigators can now be seen following up on various leads and tips. More and more people are talking about Mary’s case and what might have occurred on that cold weekend in March 2004? The motorcycle benefit “Ride for Mary” will be yet another great forum for our community to promote public awareness in the Mary Lands investigation. We urge the one particular person with vital information to come forward and end this mystery. Someone can anonymously point us to the location of Mary’s body. That is all the family is requesting. We will keep your name confidential.
Cliff & Anita Marshall & family wish to express their deepest appreciation to the good people of our community, and across America for their interest and support.
We want you all to know,
“We will soon bring Mary home.”
Jim Carlin
Justinian Investigative Services
Battle Creek, Michigan
