Approximately 80 Marines from Cherry Point, Camp Lejeune and New River get a safety brief at the New River Harley-Davidson dealership, before participating in a motorcycle ride for Alcohol Awareness Month sponsored by the Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and the traffic safety office aboard Camp Lejeune. “Events like this are important,” said Gunnery Sgt. Eric Smith, the 2nd Marine Division strategic spectrum manager. “Maybe if we raise awareness, we won’t have to lose anybody else to alcohol-related incidents.” Smith said the cause held a special place in his heart. He recently lost a friend in an alcohol-related incident.