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Godspeed Dragon Soldiers
ByLike many towns and cities across this country, my town recently said “Godspeed” to some of our friends and neighbors. Fort Payne, Alabama’s 1343rd Chemical Co. has been deployed. What is most heartwarming about this is the WAY they where sent off.
There was a full blown ceremony with Randy Owens of Alabama Music Group singing the National Anthem and speaking to the crowd saying quote: “We Don’t say, ‘We Support the troops’ but we say ‘We support the troops AND their families’ …If you need anything, we are there for you”. The Mayor also spoke along with Congressman Aderholt who said “You are what makes this nation great, and we will never forget that.”
But besides the usual politics of such send offs, the Highlight was the American Legion Riders, a group of motorcycle riding Veterans that gave this send off the color and sounds of true patriotism. Lead by a Former company member, Randy Ray, this group of riders led the buses all the way to Birmingham, flying thier flags proudly. “All of these who have worn these colors have been there. We want to support them. We want to give them a send off” said Ray.
I just want to say THANK YOU to ALL the American Legion Riders across America and a special Thanks to The Local Chapter here in NE Alabama. You show us all True Patriotism in Action, for sometimes it is the simple gestures such as riding a motorcycle along side a bus that will give our soldiers a memory to cling to in the tough days ahead.
Godspeed… Dragon Soldiers …Godspeed.
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2 Comments
May 5th, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Dragon Soldiers? Huh?
Dude… you seemed to have played one to many games of "Dungeons and Dragons"…
May 7th, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Hey here is an interesting article….
"Obituary of the Republican Party"
http://www.theindyvoice.com/2008/11/05/obituary-o...