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Trolololo to you, too, Jim! :)

Jim, I tried to translate that but apparently that is some of your local dialects; at least Google Translate did not recognize that as Gaeilge.

Today, I was Ride Captain for a Patriot Guard Rider mission to honor an American solder who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.

The morning began cloudy, damp, and dreary. As staging time drew close, the sky began to brighten and by mission time, the sky was blue and the sun shinning. A beautiful day to honor an American hero, SSG Robert J. Miller, United States Army Special Forces. SSG Millers' parents received the Medal of Honor on his behalf in November 2010. Today his new headstone identifying him as a Medal of Honor recipient would be unveiled.

I arrived at the cemetery at 08:00 for last minute coordination with Army representatives and cemetery officials. We learned that Governor Scott would be among the dignitaries attending. Riders began arriving around 9:15. And they kept coming. By 09:45, mission brief time, we had over 50 folks who gave of their time to honor SSG Miller and support his family. This number swelled to 76 by the time the ceremony started. We had at least 12 participants who had taken part in the original mission for SSG Miller in Jan & Feb 2008. At 10:00, with hawks calling from the treetops, we formed flag lines at the entrance to cemetery and at the grave site.

When a service member receives the nation's highest honor for valor posthumously, the government provides a new headstone identifying that member as a Medal of Honor recipient. The Patriot Guard Riders stood in honor of SSG Miller back in Jan and Feb 2008 at funeral and burial services for him.

Carl,
What an admirable thing to do for a fallen Medal of Honor solder.
Thank you and the Patriot Guard Members for being there for him and his family.
We salute you.

CarlTR6 said:

Today, I was Ride Captain for a Patriot Guard Rider mission to honor an American solder who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.

The morning began cloudy, damp, and dreary. As staging time drew close, the sky began to brighten and by mission time, the sky was blue and the sun shinning. A beautiful day to honor an American hero, SSG Robert J. Miller, United States Army Special Forces. SSG Millers' parents received the Medal of Honor on his behalf in November 2010. Today his new headstone identifying him as a Medal of Honor recipient would be unveiled.

I arrived at the cemetery at 08:00 for last minute coordination with Army representatives and cemetery officials. We learned that Governor Scott would be among the dignitaries attending. Riders began arriving around 9:15. And they kept coming. By 09:45, mission brief time, we had over 50 folks who gave of their time to honor SSG Miller and support his family. This number swelled to 76 by the time the ceremony started. We had at least 12 participants who had taken part in the original mission for SSG Miller in Jan & Feb 2008. At 10:00, with hawks calling from the treetops, we formed flag lines at the entrance to cemetery and at the grave site.

When a service member receives the nation's highest honor for valor posthumously, the government provides a new headstone identifying that member as a Medal of Honor recipient. The Patriot Guard Riders stood in honor of SSG Miller back in Jan and Feb 2008 at funeral and burial services for him.

Much respect for SSG Robert J. Miller, and all the riders who showed their respect. A Guy

It sounds like you had a sad and proud day Carl, respect to the fallen heros from all nations.

A great thing you did today Carl.

Honouring our bravest having given the ultimate sacrifice for us all.

Mike

Carl I so respect you and the guys for their courage today.. my heart goes out to the family , whose loved one has given his all for us.

Much respect for you and the other riders Carl, and of course to the fallen.