I want to put out an invitation to my fellow Bowhunting.com friends! My little brother is coming home on leave from Afghanistan and I have a planned escort for him. The Illinois Patriot Guard, Livingston County Sheriff's Department will be bringing him from Dwight, IL to Pontiac, IL where Pontiac Police Department and Pontiac Fire Department will be joining in bringing my brother home. He has served for 6 years in the Army and has made my family very proud of him. He has two daughters with one of them being born April 1st and has yet to hold her or see her in person. If any of you would like to ride with us please let me know and look forward to riding. My parents are picking him up where I will be in the pack of motorcycles bringing my brother home. My cousin will be driving the Livingston County Sheriff's Car since he is a deputy! My brother does not know this is going on either so if you know my little brother please dont leak the info! Can not wait to see my little Bro! Thanks! Steve "Dawg007"
Very cool Dawg...Very cool... He will never forget the moment and what you did for him. You're a good BRO...Be sure to have someone take pictures for you so you can post them. Enjoy the ride on your bike. When is this?
Here is the info for any of you that want to join with. This is the email that the Illinois Patriot Guard put out! All kind of bikes welcome. I will be happy on my Harley! Welcome Home CPL Cord Gragert, USA Dwight / Pontiac, IL 12 MAY 12 Calendar Link Forum Link Illinois Calendar Mission Thread Please see mission thread or calendar for all corrections and updates ********************************************************************* The PGR of Illinois have been invited by the Family of Corporal Cord Gragert, US Army, to surprise and welcome him home. Corporal Gragert is coming home from his deployment from Afghanistan. Let's show Corporal Gragert that the mainland can give him an Aloha/Welcome Home. All liked minded groups are welcome to participate. This escort will be at highway speeds with LEO and Fire. Make sure all flags are secure. Date 5/12/2012 Staging in Dwight off of Rte. 47 and Interstate 55 at Arby's. Staging Time 1300 hrs. Briefing 1315 hrs. R.C.Calvin Jordan/Cal [email protected] (815) 355-1857 Assist: Mike Finamora
That's definitely a different homecoming than we got when we came home from Vietnam. We were ask to change into civilian clothes to avoid confrontations with protesters... probably people like your parents. LOL Times do change.
