To All Our Vets...

[Trikindan]

Bless you Sully.

 

[consitter]

Thanks to him for his service...thanks to you for honoring him.

 

[keepinon]

What a great & honorable tribute to that young Marine.

Bless him, and you Sully & Patriot Guard riders for the honors.

 

[hogcowboy]

 

[bikerbillone]

Big "salute" from an old Korean War guy to this fallen service man to whom we owe so much. Kudos to all those who came to honor this man and his service.

 

[cavie]

Please share with your friends, relatives and businesses.


http://www.gofundme.com/z6pe64bw

 

[bikerbillone]

Tried to get on that flight for many months, it became such a hassle I gave it up, just wasn't worth the effort. That's not to say it isn't working well for others, just my experience.

 

[cavie]

Tried to get on that flight for many months, it became such a hassle I gave it up, just wasn't worth the effort. That's not to say it isn't working well for others, just my experience.

there is new leadership at SW Florida Honor Flight. I'll post as soon as the new contact phone #'s are up and running.

 

[cavie]

Tried to get on that flight for many months, it became such a hassle I gave it up, just wasn't worth the effort. That's not to say it isn't working well for others, just my experience.

PM me with your address, I'll get you an app and good phone #'s. SW Honor Flight based out of Port Charlotte Fl. I'll get you on the next flight.

 

[ea81slush]

Here in Oz we didn't welcome our veterans well in the early 1970's when they returned home. Such was the times of friction between many that didn't want Australian soldiers fighting in that war.

I joined the RAAF in 1973 at 17yo but never saw overseas war zones. I did however work later alongside Vietnam Veterans in workplaces like prisons (warder) and the investigation industry.

I just want to say a big thankyou to all Veterans that read this. And if you are a triker/biker and you use the road as your ticket to freedom, may you mind relax and you wings take you to where ever you dream.

LET IT BE OUR LAST

They came home to jeers
Along a Townsville street
Egg, insults and abuse
Is all they got to greet

They’d endured the Asian jungles
Where every step you take
Be wary of your step
Or your chest will wear a stake

With shrapnel in their backs
And poison from orange air
Their fight would go on for years
But no one showed they cared

As the Townsville streets cursed
When our heroes paced the town
Soldiers honour put on hold
Their dignity a frown

And wait they would have to do
Like waiting for a falling shell
For they fought for this land Australia
In the battlefield of hell

Do you know Vietnam Vets?
Then show them of your jest
Shake their hand to understand
Lest we forget

But we should always remember
That we should never relive the past
The day the Aussie soldier was jeered
Let it be our last

When we see our wartime heroes
And remember those that fell
Let us not forget the brave
From the battle field of hell….

Tony Russell Dawson
Strathbogie Victoria

Australia

 

[Keystone]

Same thing in the US at that time. Started getting better in the 80's.

 

[Thor]

About the American Sniper

Now I understand why Hollywood is opposed to American Sniper.

As you know the movie has just been released about CHRIS KYLE. Many of you may not be familiar with our TEXAS HERO!

Please read this about his funeral. You may want to see the movie.
TEXAS GOODBYE

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Read the book (a few times), got the movie (I'm usually opposed to spending money on the slop they put out as movies these days, but I didn't hesitate when it came to American Sniper), and have heard many stories from a friend that I run a facebook 2nd Amendment page with that knew the Kyles IRL...Chris was the type of person we need more of these days. Wish I had taken the opportunity to meet him & shake his hand before he was taken from us. And I share the same sentiments as Shimpy...words can't begin to express my displeasure.

 

[Sully]

So True

 

[Trikindan]

So True

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AMEN !

 

[rhino 2]

As the years go by, 48 for me... Some of the memories are fading....
But the ''Why''' we were there will never....

 

[gwnut]

Not the answer we have looked for, But we were there because we were told
to go !!!!! Tuy Hoa 69/70.

 

[rhino 2]

Not the answer we have looked for, But we were there because we were told
to go !!!!! Tuy Hoa 69/70.

Spent some time there in 66.. [Tuy Hoa] A lot of Rock Soldiers there also....

 

[Woolie]

I spent some time in the Tuy Hoa area in 66 - 67. Was stationed at Phiu Hep for a while. Spent a lot of time in the hills, on the road and on the railroad between Tuy Hoa and Vung Ro. Was stationed near Ninh Hoa after that. Knew some of the guys in the ROK Whitehorse Division back then. The ones I knew were good guys and very dedicated.

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Very true Sully, affected a lot of people in many different ways.

 

[Thor]

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I joined the RAAF in 1973 at 17yo but never saw overseas war zones. I did however work later alongside Vietnam Veterans in workplaces like prisons (warder) and the investigation industry.

I just want to say a big thankyou to all Veterans that read this. And if you are a triker/biker and you use the road as your ticket to freedom, may you mind relax and you wings take you to where ever you dream.
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Like you, I joined the military as soon as I turned 18 (Army), but never saw combat (lost friends who have, that's a whole other chapter on feeling the guilt). I do what I can for those who served, particularly those who experienced Vietnam...the treatment many received when getting home was appalling. Also run with Warriors Watch doing escorts from airport to home, "hug & mugs", etc. Great being able to welcome them home, just cant get over how young many of these men & women are anymore (guess I'm getting old).

ea81slush, would you mind if I share that passage with my WW group?

 

[Hhardrockminer]

Spent 09-66 to 10-68 there and was with a great bunch of ROC 9 months and enjoyed their treatment and way of looking at things in life.

Ride Safe and FREE.
Ken

 

[Sidecarbill]

God bless them all

 

[rider1234us]

So True

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AMEN

 

[Sully]

 

[rhino 2]

I keep mine lock in my Gun safe.. The only 3 times i took it out since 66 was to get my drivers license renewed when Jersey went to the 6pt. ID to renew it, And when i applied for SS 8+ years ago. And last year to get the thousand dollar Veterans discount from Victory... Other wise it just sits there... For :Shrug::Shrug:

 

[Jonesy]

The real one my wife keeps under lock and key. I have a copy in my wallet, it works when needed.

 

[Sidecarbill]

Funny thing is when I was young everone said without a honorable disharge you'd never get anywhere in life. Proved them wrong got me one,still didn't get anywhere in life. What is it they say started out with nothin and still have most of it!