Meridian, MS
Lauderdale County Agri-Center
We picked up our clean laundry that was dirty when we dropped it off last night.
Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
Registration and Finance guru Shirley “Top Sarge” Scott let us know at the breakfast meeting that she had purchased ball caps with an American Flag that she wanted us to give to a veteran. Of course this was also an opportunity to talk to and get to know a little about the veteran.
I had the opportunity to talk to Korean War veteran, John Byram. John was looking forward to his 92nd birthday in August. Mr. Byram joined then service in 1952 and was trained as an Electrician.
Me: The Korean War, I have heard that was hard duty.
John: I never went to Korea. I served in Iceland. That was hard duty.
Gadsden, AL
Petro Travel Center
For the final leg of today’s run, the Missing Man Formation rode to remember Johnny Mata and all of the fallen soldiers of the 507th Maintenance Company a U.S. Army unit originally based at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Two of our riders were involved: Joe “Gump” Hudson and Patrick “Big Spoon” Miller.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Midway Route Photos from previous runs are no longer available. 