Shepherd of the Valley resident rides Harley

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Neighbors | Submitted.The staff at Shepard of the Valley Poland helped fulfill 92-year-old Louise Joachim's wish of riding a motorcycle on Sept. 16. Shepard of the Valley partnered with Warren Harley-Davidson to take Joachim for a 20-minute ride around the city.

The one and only time 92-year-old Louise Joachim rode a motorcycle was 13 years ago during a visit to San Francisco.

Joachim had the opportunity to go for a ride with a younger cousin while visiting California. She said it was beautiful and very exciting. Ever since, she has wanted to take another motorcycle ride.

The staff at Shepherd of the Valley Poland heard that Joachim had always wanted to get back on a bike and wanted to make it happen. They reached out to the Warren Harley-Davidson for help. The dealership not only donated gear for Louise to wear on her ride, but also helped coordinate a sensational send-off for her.

“I feel like a celebrity today. I don’t feel quite 20-years-old, maybe 39. I am so grateful to be able to do something like this,” Joachim said.

Joachim rode in a sidecar alongside the Warren, Ohio HOG group on Sept. 16. They rode for approximately 20 minutes, starting at the Poland facility.

“It was the greatest and so much fun. Everyone had to stop for us. I’m ready to make reservations for when I am 93,” Joachim said.