[News_txpgr.org] Thank you

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Fellow riders,
 
    A thank you from the ride captains in Sherman and a  thank you from the 
family. Well done.  

Bill

 

    Bill, Completed Mission Report for Stephen Allen  Carter

The mission went very well with 54 Patriot Guard  Members, 45 bikes and a  
support truck.  Stephen had joined The Patriot Guard two months ago  but had 
been unable to take part in any missions.  Stephen's wife Liz  and the family 
were very appreciative that so many turned out for  Stephen's first and final 
mission.
I would like to thank all who attended the mission today and Sparky  Cox, 
North Texas Ride Captain, Mike "Kokomo" Grove Senior North Texas  Ride Captain  , 
James Ellis of the US Motorcade  Service and all of the people who stood 
solemnly at the sides of the road  during the procession to the Cemetery for his 
help in making this a  successful mission.
 
Gary Winters
North  Texas Ride  Captain



Sparky Cox
Director 2008-2009
American Legion Riders M.I.A. Post  231
Lake Texoma
_www.alr231.com_ (http://www.alr231.com/) 
North Texas Ride  Captain
_www.patriotguard.org_ (http://www.patriotguard.org/) 
 
 
----- Original Message -----  
From: _txcouple701 at cableone.net_ (mailto:txcouple701 at cableone.net)  
To: _'Sparky Cox'_ (mailto:sparky.cox2 at verizon.net)  
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 9:32 PM
Subject: Thank You



I really want to "Thank You All"  for the truly wonderful  and patriotic way 
you helped Steve to press onward to his place in heaven.   My loss was great, 
but when I saw the guard presented so gallantly and proudly,  I could only 
think how proud Steve would have been to have you honor him.   He wanted to be a 
part of the guard riders, but unfortunately his time was not  to be.  Yet, you 
did help us as a family give him a honorable send off that  he never got as a 
Vietnam Vet.  We will never forget the pride we felt and  saw as you raised 
your flags to honor him and his life of service.  His  brothers were in awe of 
the sight and respect  you honored us with.   As his wife and partner, I  know 
how much this meant to him and how much he  respected all vets and his 
country.  He died doing what he loved best,  riding his Harley on the way home from 
work or anywhere.  I don't have the  words to tell you how much I appreciate 
your riders.  Please send me an  address where I can send a donation to honor 
all of you and help you continue  this wonderful service for others.  
Sincerely, Elizabeth  Carter

Steve & Liz Carter 








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