Hey Sniper, Yes, 100 ....... I am very proud to escort that many fallen, but in reality I wish the real figure was zero, meaning that there were no fallen to bury.... I can't make that sound right, I hope you get what I mean.
I am about 40 miles away from Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, the 2nd largest Veteran cemetery behind Arlington in D.C. so we get a substantial number of missions in my area, probably a bit more than average. I still work, so I try to average at least 3 missions per week, but there are some days like this Monday where we had 5 missions in one day.... so 100 may sound far fetched, but many of my retired PGR buddies put in much more time than I do.
Good for you on your 6 missions, very respectable and very appreciated ! I have skewed way off topic, Sorry All.... I will shut up now.
Ride safe Sniper.
I went on my first mission empty handed. I was immediately welcomed into the brotherhood by everyone there and felt really comfortable.
It was definitely a moving and worthwhile experience that I am eager to do again.
It is tough to make all the missions that go out because of distance and/or lack of time to get away to participate. I can see now why there are so many retired guys doing this!
Hey Sniper, Yes, 100 ....... I am very proud to escort that many fallen, but in reality I wish the real figure was zero, meaning that there were no fallen to bury.... I can't make that sound right, I hope you get what I mean.
I agree. Got my first 100 mission pin last year. We are still seeing way to many fallen. Old age is one thing but KIA's is down right disturbing. Rules of engagement suck. If we send people to these hell holes then let them defend themselves for crying out loud!
09-02-2015, 04:27 PM
100th Mission
