Today is a “short day,” only 127 miles. May be short but packed with visits. Outreach went to the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke.
The Pack went toward Montvale. We fueled at Montvale Exxon and then headed to Montvale Elementary. On arrival the Children and Teachers were on the sidewalk chanting USA!! USA!! USA!!
Last year this SitRep writer ate his lunch with a Kindergarten Class. When it was time to leave one little girl asked for a hug. She then proceeded, in a very animated way, to tell me she was in Kindergarten but next year would be in 1st grade. She had me promise to come back and see her.
I found her and with her Mother’s permission I’m sharing photos.
After leaving Montvale we headed to the National D Day Memorial. This Memorial is in Bedford VA because “per capita” Bedford VA lost the most men in the action surrounding D Day.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Midway Route Photos from previous runs are no longer available. 