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N1095A wrote:
http://www.hbo.com/films/takingchance/video/video.html
Thank you Steve for turning me on to Taking Chance. I was unaware of this film. I looked at the trailers on youtube, and immediately went to Blockbuster. I just finshed watching the movie and I strongly urge everyone here to do the same. This is a very simple film, but it is perhaps the most moving, and powerful film I have ever seen. Adding to the emotion is the knowledge that not only is this a true story, but the fact that that it is only one of over 3000.

It is one of those Movies that I have to watch alone as it is so emotional for me. I have had the honor to be a part of an organization called The Patriot Guard Riders for the past couple of years. The Patriot Guard Riders was formed by a small group of Bikers that saw what was happening at our returning Soldiers Funerals when the folks at Westboro Baptist Church would show up with their "God Hates Fags" and other ridiculous and callas displays at what should be an honerable and somber event. The Patriot Guard would escort and attend the Funerals and shield the Family from the protestors with a human wall of Flags. It has morphed into a huge organization that escorts returning Soldiers and rides in honor processsons at the Funerals (you could see of few of them behind the hearse and Limos in your video). I have been to about five Funerals and have teared up at every single one, especially one where the Family made sure they came out of the Funeral Home and thanked each and everyone of us (About 300 or so) and introduced the Fallen Soldiers dog to us......Thanks again for your support with the Mia bracelets Mike, hopefully we will all be able to meet each other one day.........

Steve, I'm well aquainted with The Patriot Guard Riders, and I salute you. You have no idea how much of an honorable thing you're doing, and what it means to people. Those who give the ultimate sacrifice, and their families deserve the undying respect of every American man woman and child.

The entire film was very emotional for me, but I'm not ashamed to admit that certain parts really got to me.

About 12 years ago I completely restored an M35A2 "Deuce & a Half" as a hobby, and because I like old trucks. Before too long I decided to put it to good use dedicating it to those who served and those who never returned. I put US and POW/MIA flags on the mirrors, and signs on the doors, then ran it in parades and auto shows, anywhere I could squeeze it in. The door signs were big enough so there was no mistaking who or what we were there for.

My wife and I met a lot of great people during those excursions, and I like to think we brought a lot of awareness to the POW/MIA issue.
I logged a lot of hours behind the wheel of the deucy, going all over Pennsylvania for shows, parades and events. We camped in the back of the truck when there was no motel close by the event we were attending. We even made the 260 mile drive to Aberdeen MD for Armed Forces Day one year, and that's no small feat at 45mph.

You Michael..........Are a Hero, Incredible!!!!!!

Steve wrote:You Michael..........Are a Hero, Incredible!!!!!!

Thanks for the compliment, but no, I'm by no means anything close to a hero. I just did what I thought was the right thing. The true heroes were those that my endeavors honored.

One thing that really touched us when we attended these events was the fact that at many them we encountered a group of active military who were there with their vehicles. They would always wait for us, and line up behind us in parades. I still get a little choked up remembering that. Also in places where there were active military people present like Aberdeen and Memorial Day at Boalsburg, PA ,when we'd drive our truck past, they came to attention and saluted as we drove by. I know they were saluting the flag, not us, but that was an undescribable feeling to me.

Speicher's POW Bracelets Collected for Family
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/spec ... &catid=318

Mike, I love the truck . Great job! Also, it is nice to see a story about the bracelets being returned to the family. It shows there are lots of people out there that care.

N1095A wrote:Steve, I'm well aquainted with The Patriot Guard Riders, and I salute you. You have no idea how much of an honorable thing you're doing, and what it means to people. Those who give the ultimate sacrifice, and their families deserve the undying respect of every American man woman and child.

The entire film was very emotional for me, but I'm not ashamed to admit that certain parts really got to me.

About 12 years ago I completely restored an M35A2 "Deuce & a Half" as a hobby, and because I like old trucks. Before too long I decided to put it to good use dedicating it to those who served and those who never returned. I put US and POW/MIA flags on the mirrors, and signs on the doors, then ran it in parades and auto shows, anywhere I could squeeze it in. The door signs were big enough so there was no mistaking who or what we were there for.

My wife and I met a lot of great people during those excursions, and I like to think we brought a lot of awareness to the POW/MIA issue.
I logged a lot of hours behind the wheel of the deucy, going all over Pennsylvania for shows, parades and events. We camped in the back of the truck when there was no motel close by the event we were attending. We even made the 260 mile drive to Aberdeen MD for Armed Forces Day one year, and that's no small feat at 45mph.

Totally awesome.