VFWMG UNIT 4-4149

ACITIVITY REPORT - March, 2008

VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY RIDE:

Unit 4 was well represented on the ride this year.   Ronnie Tucker reported that he had a great trip and did his part to promote the VFW and it's programs.   Ronnie is one of those patriots that is always anxious to help a fellow veteran and assist in any way he can.   He put lots of miles on his bike, made new friends along the way and will have stories to tell his grandchildren.   Unit 4 expresses their heartfelt appreciation to Ronnie for his dedication to the Group and his service to our country.

If you are interested in the Veterans Memorial Highway Ride for next year, you can visit the website at http://www.geocities.com/texvetride/home.html

MEMORIAL RIDE TO HONOR A FALLEN SOLDIER:

Spc RJ Volker was killed in Iraq in Dec 2006, his unit, Echo Company, 1-5 Cav, Bn, 1CD, returned home to Ft Hood, TX recently. His unit traveled from Ft Hood to Big Spring, TX to meet RJ’s family and pay their respects at his grave. Unit 4, along with the PGR escorted these hero’s along the way. The pictures below were taken on the last leg, from Sterling City, TX to Big Spring, TX.

Staging in Sterling City.

100+ motorcycle riders from over the area gathered for the trip.

The streets of Big Springs were blocked off and police escort was provided to Spc Volker's home.

The parents yard is evidence of the pride they feel.

Chaplain, Daryl "Kojak" Thornton,  Public Relations Officer, Ronnie Tucker and Treasurer, Dal Davis

The grave of Spc Volker, KIA in Iraq, December 2006

His unit, Echo Company, finally makes it home to pay their last respects to their fallen brother and his family.

Unit 4 joins with the City of Big Springs, Texas to say Thank You to Echo Company and all the brave men and women of our Military.   God bless you and our country.

Much thanks to LeAnn and Kojak for the pictures.

UPCOMING EVENT:

We invite all of you to attend an event schedule for May 19, 2008 here in Midland at the Horseshoe Arena.  Midessa Motorcycles is hosting a motorcycle show during the day and that night we will be entertained by a live performance/dance by "Cross Country".  The band is offering the night's entertainment as a benefit to our "Operation Upgrade".   We will provide more information and post a flyer to the website before the end of the month.   Please plan to attend this fun and worthy event.

VFWMG STATEWIDE RIDE - ALVARADO, TEXAS:

Next month promises to be a fun one with the scheduled ride to Alvarado.   Unit 4 plans to meet up with the riders of Unit 2 from Abilene and travel together to the rally.   Hope to see all of you there.   Ride safe.