LISBON FALLS — The Durham AMVETS and Lisbon American Legion Riders recently mustered a force of 100 motorcycles for a ride in remembrance of Staff Sgt. Thomas “Tommy” Field of Lisbon.

Field was killed in 1993 in Mogadishu, Somalia, an event brought to life in the movie “Black Hawk Down.”

Field, a graduate of Lisbon High School, was the third of three sons born to Kimiko and Frederick “Popeye” Field, who was a respected member American Legion Post 158.

Field joined the U.S. Army upon graduating. It didn’t take the Army long to recognize his natural abilities, and he was assigned as a helicopter crew chief to the Night Stalkers, attached to a special forces unit that would eventually deploy to Somalia. When he died in Mogadishu, Field was defending his wounded crew members.

The motorcycle riders arrived at St. Anne’s Cemetery and dismounted to pay their respects.

Chaplain Lewis Craft commenced the ceremony with a prayer.

“If Tom was standing here today, he’d be extending his hand to shake yours,” said older brother Fred Field. “Thank all you AMVETS, vets and friends for being here and remembering Tom’s sacrifice.”

The last speaker was American Legion Commander Glenn Simard, who spoke about Tom Field’s love of country and ultimate sacrifice and responsibility to country today.