Listen for the rumble, listen for the roar Contributed by Bill Faith
It's no secret to readers of my old site that I'm a major fan of the . and found out, unfortunately, that my body's just not up to that sort of thing any more. It tears me up a little inside every time I have to pass on another mission, just as it's tearing me up not to be able to be at The Wall next month. Thanks go to Palmetto Silver, whom you met , for sending me this:
IN HONOR OF ALL OF YOU Palmetto Silver
Listen for the rumble, listen for the roar They ride for all that's good and true, cross-country shore to shore Through the rain, the cold, the heat, it matters not how hard They ride for honor, for respect; they are the Patriot Guard.
Years ago a war was fought, the vets were scorned and honored not Now a new fight rages on and once again the land is fraught With those who would deride and taunt those soldiers noble and true. They mock the cause, they mock our land, they mock the red, white and blue
Riders heard, said "Never again. We'll stand and silence this sound Of those who bring disrespect to solemn, sacred, blood-stained ground" They gathered flags and on bikes they rode to quell the evil chant In honor could the families grieve; rumbling engines drowned the rant.
Listen for the rumble, listen for the roar They ride for all that's good and true, cross-country shore to shore Through the rain, the cold, the heat, it matters not how hard They ride for honor, for respect; they are the Patriot Guard.
In every state across the land one can hear of this brave group Some are past soldiers, others not, but they are a blood sworn troop. To honor, respect those who serve with an honor mission ride No fame desired, they lay low, the Soldiers their one source of pride.
Listen for the rumble, listen for the roar They ride for all that's good and true, cross country shore to shore Through the rain, the cold, the heat, it matters not how hard They ride for honor, for respect; they are the Patriot Guard.
On bikes, in cars and trucks full bore they come with one cause in mind To honor a soldier for service true, and in that call they find Freedom's light is shining still oer all this vast America land. God bless you all as you serve so well......The Patriot Guard band.
I hope since PGR doesn't provide permalink addresses for things on their site they'll forgive me for copying this in it's entirety:
Official BoD's Position on the Gathering of Eagles
Hello Folks,
This is the official response of the Board of Directors of the PGR in response to the Gathering of Eagles scheduled to take place on 17 MAR 07 at the Vietnam Memorial Wall.
We urge our members to follow their conscience and participate in this event if that is your desire as an individual. In regards to your PGR gear, that is yours, wear it proudly and as you see fit. It is not our place or desire to dictate what our members wear - nor where they wear it.
This event is not a Patriot Guard Riders mission; however, it is an event in which our members are urged to participate as to their own individual desire. The organizations rallying this endeavor are more than capable of organizing this event without the PGR acting in an offical manner. The support of our individual members will surely be welcomed - just as we welcome other organizations that stand with us.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial - or The Wall as it is often called - is sacred ground. It is considered as such by not only the Patriot Guard Riders - but by patriots everywhere. 58,000 American Soldiers are remembered on that majestic granite wall and their memories are part of the foundation of the PGR’s soul. “Never Again” is a term we have all come to know. These words are not hollow in the eyes of the Patriot Guard Riders, nor the Board of Directors that are tasked with guiding the PGR as a national entity. They are the backbone, the soul, and the spirit of an organization that has vowed to all to do what is right.
In closing, support this endeavor as you see fit. Stand in support of the organizations that are rallying to insure no defacement happens to that hallowed ground. Stand for those who stood for US.
Do the memory of those heroes proud who are listed on the Wall. Do the PGR proud by remembering the avenues of respect we practice daily and hold dear our methods of operation. Stand tall and silent my friends as is our custom.
Reverence doesn't scream a rallying cry nor politcal slogan. Respect doesn't degrade itself to physical confrontation. And, Honor rises above all.
To quote a reporter from the Chicago Tribune who just witnessed his first PGR mission, "The silence of 200 people holding flags - was deafening." Amen brother. Amen.
Thank You.
Contributed by Bill Faith on February 28, 2007 at 12:37 AM in , , , , |