First PGR Misson completed
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First PGR Misson completed
Rest in peace SPC Charles Earl Leonard Jr.
I have to say, after 28yrs as a proffessional firefighter, that this was one of most rewarding, and at the same time, most difficult things I have done.
It was 102 degrees, clear skies. Hummidity here in Louisiana had to be in the 90% range. Standing in the flag line, when other members came up to ask someone if they needed relief, they had trouble getting someone to relinquish their flag to them. Most members were Vietnam era vets or, dare I say it, "older". Let me say, I was hot, and I am trained, and still train, to deal with working in the heat. These men, and women too, impressed me to no end with their commitment to the mission.
I held up well until the 21 gun salute, and playing of Taps. Standing there listening and looking at this soldiers young wife and baby daughter (who will never know her father), I got a lump in my throat so big I could hardly breathe.
Family members, soldiers, and attendies walked our line and shook our hands thanking US for being there.
I had to come to the station straight after the mission for my 24hr shift. Still taking it all in. When I get off tommarrow, I think I'll have a beer, or two, or.......
I have to say, after 28yrs as a proffessional firefighter, that this was one of most rewarding, and at the same time, most difficult things I have done.
It was 102 degrees, clear skies. Hummidity here in Louisiana had to be in the 90% range. Standing in the flag line, when other members came up to ask someone if they needed relief, they had trouble getting someone to relinquish their flag to them. Most members were Vietnam era vets or, dare I say it, "older". Let me say, I was hot, and I am trained, and still train, to deal with working in the heat. These men, and women too, impressed me to no end with their commitment to the mission.
I held up well until the 21 gun salute, and playing of Taps. Standing there listening and looking at this soldiers young wife and baby daughter (who will never know her father), I got a lump in my throat so big I could hardly breathe.
Family members, soldiers, and attendies walked our line and shook our hands thanking US for being there.
I had to come to the station straight after the mission for my 24hr shift. Still taking it all in. When I get off tommarrow, I think I'll have a beer, or two, or.......
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I did my first one last month as well. It is a very rewarding experience. I've never met finer examples of volunteers and patriots. There were PGR regulars there from all over the state. As a veteran who has lost friends in combat, it was moving to be a part of such a fine group of Americans.
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Welcome aboard brothers. We just completed a happy mission yesterday (8/25). It was really cool because we had 3 regions attend.
There was about 200 bikes, many Police, State Police, Fire Fighters and Military personal onboard.
Keep an eye on the PGR forum, post in the new members section and remember that whatever part you do for any mission, it's much appreciated by everyone.....don aka streetshooter, region 6
There was about 200 bikes, many Police, State Police, Fire Fighters and Military personal onboard.
Keep an eye on the PGR forum, post in the new members section and remember that whatever part you do for any mission, it's much appreciated by everyone.....don aka streetshooter, region 6
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