State Flag Placed at Vietnam Wall to Honor Louisiana Veterans
Louisiana Army and Air National Guard
Story by 2nd Lt. Angela Fry
Date: 05.28.2009
Posted: 05.28.2009 06:37
WASHINGTON – A 1,200-mile journey through the heat of the southern days and the cool temperatures of the northeast, strapped to the back of a Harley Davidson, describes the final journey of a single Louisiana state flag. The flag was eventually placed at its final destination ... the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington.
A member of the Louisiana National Guard recently participated in the annual Run for the Wall motorcycle pilgrimage, individually escorting the flag in honor of the more than 800 U.S. Armed Forces members from Louisiana who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
"I wanted to be able to do something special to honor veterans from Louisiana," said Staff Sgt. Perry M. Pee of Eros, La. "This is my first year to be able to make 'The Run' all the way to D.C. We spent the past year circulating the flag around the state collecting as many signatures of Louisiana veterans and current service members as we could."
"The trip was demanding," stressed the mechanic with the 527th Engineer Battalion in Ruston, La. "But I know that whatever difficulties we may have had, it's nothing like the ultimate sacrifice the Soldiers on The Wall made."
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Monday, June 1, 2009
State Flag Placed at Vietnam Wall to Honor Louisiana Veterans
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Run For The Wall from California to DC
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Vets ride to honor the fallen
By SHEILA RHOADES
Friday, May 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT
LAKETON - U.S. military brothers and sisters, friends and supporters from all over the country converged on Washington D.C. this week in the annual "Run For The Wall," a motorcycle freedom ride which began in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
The RFTW culminated in more than 350,000 motorcycles filling three-and-a-half of the four Pentagon parking lots, with riders (called Rolling Thunder) who were there to pay their respects to those who gave their lives in exchange for American freedom. Those still serving in the military were honored as well.
As some riders passed through Wabash County, Bob and Chris Haecker were honored to welcome them into their home for a brief respite from the road and to enjoy an afternoon barbecue.
Bob Haecker is also a veteran. He served in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. This was his very first trip to The Wall, where the names of 58,261 men and women are listed. The number also includes 1,200 MIAs and POWs.
"It was pretty awesome," he said. "I was really excited to be there."
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http://www.wabashplaindealer.com/articles/2009/05/30/local_news/local2.txt
Vets ride to honor the fallen
By SHEILA RHOADES
Friday, May 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT
LAKETON - U.S. military brothers and sisters, friends and supporters from all over the country converged on Washington D.C. this week in the annual "Run For The Wall," a motorcycle freedom ride which began in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
The RFTW culminated in more than 350,000 motorcycles filling three-and-a-half of the four Pentagon parking lots, with riders (called Rolling Thunder) who were there to pay their respects to those who gave their lives in exchange for American freedom. Those still serving in the military were honored as well.
As some riders passed through Wabash County, Bob and Chris Haecker were honored to welcome them into their home for a brief respite from the road and to enjoy an afternoon barbecue.
Bob Haecker is also a veteran. He served in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. This was his very first trip to The Wall, where the names of 58,261 men and women are listed. The number also includes 1,200 MIAs and POWs.
"It was pretty awesome," he said. "I was really excited to be there."
go here for more
http://www.wabashplaindealer.com/articles/2009/05/30/local_news/local2.txt
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