WLOX News
By Michelle Masson
June 26, 2017
HARRISON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) -
A terminally ill Vietnam veteran received his final request Monday, as dozens of bikers from all over the Southeast escorted him to the Biloxi VA hospital from Gulfport Memorial.
Hancock County resident Teresa Ladner said she and her family have taken in Army veteran Martin deBie as their own for the past several years.
"He's just so happy that everybody came out for him and showed him he's not alone. I just need to let him know he's not forgotten. None of the veterans are. His family gave up on him, but we didn't," said Ladner.
Ladner said deBie went to the hospital for a broken hip a month ago, only to be diagnosed with cancer that had spread throughout his body.
Ladner said deBie went to the hospital for a broken hip a month ago, only to be diagnosed with cancer that had spread throughout his body.
He was being treated at Memorial Hospital Gulfport, but needed to be transferred to the Biloxi VA Hospital.
When deBie knew he'd be moving locations, he requested an escort from biker groups, like the Patriot Guard Riders, Bikers for Trump, and the Christian Motorcycle Association. Ladner helped make it happen.
"There's no words to describe it, but it's a wonderful experience," said deBie.
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"There's no words to describe it, but it's a wonderful experience," said deBie.
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