May 23, 2009
Fort Collins, CO
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Wichita Falls, TX - Patriot Guard Memorial Mission
While I was visiting the folks, I had the proud pleasure to see Dad off on a Patriot Guard Mission to honor three fallen marines in the small town of Windthorst, Texas. Outside of St. Mary's Catholic Church, three stone podiums bearing the names of the marines and their pictures were unveiled. Patriot Guard Riders from across Texas gathered at the Archer City Cemetery this morning to form a motorcycle escort to the memorial service in Windthorst. They joined other PGR riders in Windthorst to form a flag line in honor of the soldiers and those who attended the ceremony.
Fort Collins, CO
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Wichita Falls, TX - Patriot Guard Memorial MissionWhile I was visiting the folks, I had the proud pleasure to see Dad off on a Patriot Guard Mission to honor three fallen marines in the small town of Windthorst, Texas. Outside of St. Mary's Catholic Church, three stone podiums bearing the names of the marines and their pictures were unveiled. Patriot Guard Riders from across Texas gathered at the Archer City Cemetery this morning to form a motorcycle escort to the memorial service in Windthorst. They joined other PGR riders in Windthorst to form a flag line in honor of the soldiers and those who attended the ceremony.
Private Leo Blake - Korean War
Corporal Paul Himmels - WWII
Marine Sergeant Gary Johnston - Iraq
Dad - Patriot Guard Rider
The Patriot Guard - Riding with Respect
May 24, 2009
Wichita Falls, TX
Dad rides with the Patriot Guard to the funeral of Victor George Neal, 82, a resident of Burkburnett, TX. Neal retired from the Air Force after 24 years of service and was a World War II veteran.
Vickie, I want to thank you for posting the Memorial day memorial ride from Archer City to Windthorst to honor our son Marine Sgt Gary S Johnston, and the 2 other Marines killed in Action from our small community. Angela and I have had the priviledge of riding with your Dad and Ted Jr, and your mom Inez is a sweetheart. We are a riding family also. I hope one day we can all get together for a ride, with your daddy, there will never be a dull moment.
ReplyDeleteThanks again and "Ride Free"
Nubbin and Angela Johnston