VN Memorial Gathering

I have gotten word back from many states. You Riders did good. In DC where Jane F. and her group got together it was noted in the news that there were many more supporters of our troops than demonstrators. Yikes we shut her - them down. Great work.

Here in Texas we had several hundred ALR, PE, Patriot Guard, and others out at the Dallas Fairgrounds VN Memorial. Our guest was Corporal Patrick Myers. CPL Myers is an active duty Marine.  He, as others, saluted smartly and accepted his assignment to Iraq with pride and honor. It was the US Marines Corps 230^th Birthday, 10 November 2005, when LCpl Myers was serving on a Personal Security Detachment (PSD) and guarding his primary. Suddenly his team came under attack with an IED, followed by an ambush.  Patrick awoke weeks later in an Army Hospital in Maryland, but without his legs. Over $1,000.00 was donated to him and his family from those attending this gathering. Very KOOL. He was also signed on as a Legionnaire and American Legion Rider by Post 333.

We had other speakers and a lot of commardery. The VN Memorial was given tribute by the Patriot guard standing tall and silent with flags. Very moving.

Our gathering lasted about 2 hours and we were off to different following events. All in all it was a great day.

!!! Way to go Riders !!!

bob / doc

Vice Post 135, TX