Gallery
Luptons Foster Family Picnic (2016)
The Rough Riders were again honored to participate in the annual picnic for foster families where beads and teddy bears were in abundant supply. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Mike Baker and Mike Lawson
Gasparilla Distance Classic (2016)
The Rough Riders offer beads, donuts and support to the hundreds of runners at the annual run along Bayshore Boulevard. Photos by Rough Rider photographer Manny Diaz
The Rough Riders celebrated another fantastic Knight Parade through the streets of Ybor City. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue, Bill Meriwether and Mike Lawson and Jason Hochman
Special Olympics Gaither Stampede (2016)
The Rough Riders were honored to again participate in the Special Olympics at Gaither High School. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Scott South and Carroll Grant.
Jay Collins Benefit at Tequila's, Ybor City (2016)
The Rough Riders and F-Troop joined forces to honor Rough Rider Jay Collins and his family. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue and Mike Lawson
Gasparilla Boat invasion (2016)
The Rough Riders muster for another boat invasion. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Mike Lawson and Jason Hochman
The 2016 parade season is upon and the Rough Riders are up for the task. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue, Jason Hockman, Bill Meriwether, Mike Lawson and guest photographer Norm Palumbo
Rough Riders Gasparilla After-Party (2016)
The Rough Riders celebrated a successful Boat invasion and Gasparilla Parade by sponsoring a hugely popular after-party on Franklin Street. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jason Hochman and Mike Lawson
The Rough Riders "Partied Like A Rock Star" as they prepared for the Pirate Invasion and Parade. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue, Jason Hochman and Mike Lawson
Some of the Rough riders spent the morning with the kids at the Lavoy Exceptional School. Photos by Rough Rider photographer Carroll Grant
Gasparilla Children's Parade (2016)
The Rough Riders and family members braved the "cold" to join the other krewes to kick off the 2016 parade season. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jason Hochman and Mike Lawson
1st Annual Lip Sync Contest (2016)
Once again the Rough Riders have taken the sublime and turned into exciting success! Congratulations to first time winners Derek Del Rosal and Rick Del Rio. Photos by Rough Rider Photographer Mike Lawson
Sporting Clays Tournament (2016)
The Rough Riders conducted another successful tournament and wish to thank all of our volunteers,sponsors, friends and Rough Riders. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue, Scott South, Mike Lawson and guest photographer Monica Lawson
Final Teddy Bear Sorting (2016)
The final Teddy Bear sorting of the season was another success, 3,124 bears were sorted and are now ready for the community. Thanks to all of our family, friends and sponsors. Photos by Rough Rider Photographer Bill Meriwether and Mike Lawson
Annual Rough Riders Christmas Party held at the Clubhouse. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue, Joe Barry and Bill Meriwether
The Rough Riders, friends and family enjoyed a wonderful parade on the streets of downtown Tampa. Photos by Rough Rider Photographers Dan Ulrich, Jason Hochman and Mike Lawson
Jay Collins Funeral Service (2015)
The Rough Riders honored the passing of Lt Colonel Jay Collins; husband, father, grand father, Rough Rider and friend. Photos by Rough Riders photographers Jim Mordue, Mike Baker and Mike Lawson.
December Teddy Bear Collections & Runs (2015)
The Rough Riders want to thank all of our family, friends and the community for another fantastic Teddy Bear season. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue, Tom Peterson, Bill Meriwether, Dan Ulrich, Carroll Grant and Mike Lawson
The biggest Teddy Bear sorting of the year when Rough Riders, family and friends sorted over 10,972 teddy bears of all sizes in just over 2 hours. We filled the teddy bear storage room to the roof! The Rough Riders will spend the rest of this holiday season delivering teddy bears to the community to bring a smile or two. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Bill Meriwether and Mike Lawson.
The Rough Riders joined WFLA Channel 8 for the annual 13-hour Kindness Day as the community lined up, car after car, to drop off new Teddy Bears! Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue, Carrol Grant, Jason Hochman and Mike Lawson
Town & Country Veterans Parade (2015)
The Rough Riders honored our veterans for their bravery and service. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue and Mike Lawson
Annual Regimental Photograph (2015)
Members gathered on the steps of the historic Plant Hotel on the beautiful University of Tampa campus for a group photo. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Bonnie Stofer and Mike Lawson
Annual Krag Shoot Tournament (2015)
The Rough Riders sponsored another successful event with competitors shooting the same type of Krag rifle used by Teddy Roosevelts men. Photos by Rough Rider photographer Carroll Grant
The Rough Riders "Brewers Guild" provided man (and woman) power to tour the streets of St Petersburg and the local brew pub scene. Photos by Rough Rider photographer Mike Lawson
The Rough Riders proudly celebrated and honored our veterans for their bravery and service. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue, Jason Hockman and Mike Lawson
Swinging for Charity Golf Tournament (2015)
The Rough Riders want to thank all of our sponsors and golfers for another successful event at the Temple Terrace Golf & Country club. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Tom Peterson and Mike Lawson
James A. Haley Veterans Parade (2015)
The Rough Riders were again honored to participate in the annual parade and to say "Thank You" to our veterans. Photos by guest photographer Faith Baker
The Rough Riders stood witness to the Change of Command as Col. Rick Del Rio handed the saber to LTC. Jerry King. Photos by Rough Rider photographer Mike Lawson
Jay Collins Benefit @ Skippers Smokehouse (2016)
The Rough Riders celebrated LTC Jay Collins with a benefit at Skippers. Thanks to our sponsors and friends. Photos by Rough Rider photographers Jim Mordue and Mike Lawson