Of Patriots, Angels and Big Bad Bikers Contributed by Bill Faith
Godspeed MSgt. Maholic Laurie, Soldiers' Angels New York
What I have found is that it does not get easier with each passing mission I attend with the Patriot Guard Riders. Friday I drove 2 hours to stand shoulder to shoulder with other patriots. Many who are members of PGR, some new members of PGR of just a day who had read about us in the previous days' news. Many people from Bradford and surrounding areas came out and stood with us as well.
It was a gorgeous summer day in the northeast, I thought about this man as I drove through the green hills and valleys, past freshly mown hay fields, and yes, even amber waves of grain. I thought about the freedoms we enjoy here that at times we even take for granted. The freedoms that men like Thom fought and died for.
As I mentioned in my , the uninvited guests did show up there. I did not personally witness any of that, by the time I arrived there was already a large number of patriots on line doing what they do. I found a friend from a previous mission and stood on line with her. Someone who was helping with the service brought the guest book around to each and every one of us on the line. The page I glimpsed had people from several states and Canada. I would hazard to guess that each of them felt as I do, that a tank of gas and a few hours of my time is the least I can do.
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I've only been on mission so far -- I won't be able to again till it cools off -- but it touched me deeply. Rurik and 1stCav tell me the missions they took part in affected them the same way. You don't have to be a biker, or a veteran, or anything else special to join PGR. Won't you consider joining and being someone special?
Contributed by Bill Faith on July 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM in , , |
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Thanks Bill. As you know it is really an experience that is beyond description.