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MILITARY SALUTE PROJECT :: 2008 Honor & Remember Ride To Washington :: Ride Report :: Comments about the Ride Author Topic: Comments about the Ride (Read 1,275 times) Moderator Administrator member is offline Joined: Mar 2005 Gender: Male Posts: 239 Location: Woodbury, MN Comments about the Ride « Thread Started on Mar 17, 2008, 6:42pm » We received the following e-mail on June 18. Cheryl was at the FEMA campus taking a training course and witnessed our wreath-laying ceremony. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you all for coming to the Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Even though I know so many lives are affected by the price some have paid (Military and Police as well as Fire), I was deeply touched to see you today. Thank you so much for including us in your route. I hope you have a safe trip and pray that you touch as many peoples' heart as you did mine today. Sincerely, Cheryl Schaffer City of Mobile Fire Rescue Dept « Last Edit: Jun 24, 2008, 7:02pm by Moderator » Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Moderator Administrator member is offline Joined: Mar 2005 Gender: Male Posts: 239 Location: Woodbury, MN Re: Comments about the Ride « Reply #1 on Jun 24, 2008, 7:11pm » We received the following e-mail on June 19. Ray is the bagpiper who met us in Washington, DC and rode with us to the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD on June 18. He led us in procession to our wreath-laying ceremony and then across the FEMA compound to the 9/11 Memorial. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Doc, I had a wonderful time. For me it was a great honor to be able to pipe for your group. This was a double honor for me. The first was to be able to help honor the Fallen Firefighters. The second, helping your group do this. I do hope the rest of your trip was good and everyone is safe. And remember, if you, or anyone you know, needs a piper, please let me know. Thanks, Ray Exten Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Moderator Administrator member is offline Joined: Mar 2005 Gender: Male Posts: 239 Location: Woodbury, MN Re: Comments about the Ride « Reply #2 on Jun 24, 2008, 7:24pm » 21 Jun 2008 Folks, It was good to meet you today (June 21, 2008) at the Exxon Station, Roanoke, Virginia. You may recall, it was raining like hell, my wife and I were taking a break as well. (I was the guy who introduced self as District Captain here in SW Virginia for PGR). What a joy to run into fellow patriots from far away.... I sincerely hope your ride home was uneventful and that your rider who went down is healing....Your respects showed in DC are above and beyond but it is what we are all about.... Thank you to all for what you do... and thank you for honoring our fire, LEO, and soldiers....you will be present at the "Gathering of the Guard" in spirit, late August in Danville, VA.... With respect, Jim Borling PGR - District 2 Ride Captain Roanoke, VA Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Moderator Administrator member is offline Joined: Mar 2005 Gender: Male Posts: 239 Location: Woodbury, MN Re: Comments about the Ride « Reply #3 on Jun 24, 2008, 7:30pm » Dick met us in Indiana at a fuel stop and rode into Tennessee before heading home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Jun 2008 Just a quick note to let those that rode to DC that I arrived home safe and sound last evening. It was a pleasure to meet, ride, and enjoy your company this past week. I couldn't have rode with a better group of people. 8ball and I survived the rest of the Parkway and also the Tail of the Dragon. ... We parted in Pigeon Forge, 8ball heading to Nashville and I headed home. ... Take care All Thanks for a great time Dick Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Moderator Administrator member is offline Joined: Mar 2005 Gender: Male Posts: 239 Location: Woodbury, MN Re: Comments about the Ride « Reply #4 on Jul 9, 2008, 2:18pm » Linda and Tom met us in Illinois at a fuel stop. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09 Jul 2008 ... We certainly enjoyed the ride with all of you and think of you everyday. We will never forget you or any of the others. Because of you we met some very nice folks. You all are very special people! Thanks for doing all that you do! Linda & Tom Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Moderator Administrator member is offline Joined: Mar 2005 Gender: Male Posts: 239 Location: Woodbury, MN Re: Comments about the Ride « Reply #5 on Sept 2, 2008, 7:46pm » We received the card displayed below from Jennifer Silvera on September 2, 2008 ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and pictures taken during the presentation to Jennifer Silvera and Officers of the Lino Lakes (MN) Police Department after we returned from the trip, please click on the link ... 07/03/08 - Presentation at Lino Lakes Police Dept http://militarysalute.proboards45.com/in....play&thread=549 Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Forum Jump--------------------» Home--------------------» Reference Desk--------------------- The Flag of the United States of America- American Civics Information- On This Date In American History- Military and Veterans Protocol- Military and Veterans Tributes- The Library- Military Salute and Welcome Home Videos--------------------» Roll Call of Minnesota's Fallen--------------------- Roll Call of Minnesota's Fallen- Websites Dedicated to Minnesota's Fallen--------------------» Fort Snelling National Cemetery Platoon--------------------- Fort Snelling National Cemetery Platoon--------------------» 2009 Remember The Fallen Tribute--------------------- Project Information- Visitation Photographs - Album 1- Visitation Photographs - Album 2- Visitation Photographs - Album 3--------------------» 2008 Honor & Remember Ride To Washington--------------------- Trip Information- Ride Report--------------------» EchoTaps 2007 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery--------------------- Event Information- Event Photographs--------------------» About Us--------------------- History of the Military Salute Project