UPDATE* A note I received from Chappi 03/06:
"Cranky, It meant a world to me and the family that we (Patriots) could be there. The family were taken back by all of our support and could not thank us enough. Mrs. Luth said, "With dear friends like you, you have made a sad time easier." As I escorted Denise (Daughter) from her vehicle through our flag line and as tears rolled down her face, I could only hear her continuously say "Oh my God.""
A long time member of AL Post 419 passed and PGR was asked to ride in honor by the family as communicated through Chappi, one of our own, for a memorial service. It was an honor to be there for family, friends and our friend Chappi.
We were to stage at our normal place so everyone would be familiar with where to go, but after being on a few, and Post 419 was closer, I went direct a bit early.
When I arrived, Panak and wife Maryanne, J.D. and dog were already there. Panak was ARC on the mission, to coordinate the group arrival.
Well, here they come!
And they just keep on coming! I was directing traffic, and trying to get some shots...
Robert's bike on the right, he has the same scoot as I do, very pretty!!! GBG (Great Big Grin) I think that's Chrome Cowboy behind him, his scoot is solid chrome.
I'm guessing we had over 30 scoots....
Cliff and Chris's SUV in the very back with the flags. Chris said she would send me some pics in a few days, they have plans, and I'll add them later. The neat thing about blogs is, you send out a link, the link never changes, and you can edit as you like.
Our Road Guard, Anthony, to stop traffic as the scoots turned into the parking lot.
Doc in his nice scoot....
Hy L. in the rear with his hack.
Bill (Bunker) Roller, our ALR Dist 13 President.
Panak told me to set the line here... I thought it strange as the lot was empty... well, I try to do what I'm told... GBG The lot did NOT stay empty for very long! Lot's of well wishers and family arrived.
We did have a bit of overflow, there were too many scoots.
Forming up flag lines for family and friends arrival.
In the center, our Ride Captain Chappi setting up the lines.
Chappi talking to Assistant Ride Captain Panak in the center.
John's son, john Allen (center) walking the flag line, shaking hands and receiving some hugs! God Bless family and friends during this time of passing! He said it was a Celebration of Life, and it is!
Post Commander Don N talking to Michael "Air" on the right.
We're breaking up after the welcome. We were asked in, but for me personally, this is precious family time, private time. God Bless!
One last pic of the scoot line...
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