Veterans

Here is a story that I would have never known about had it not been for Ron Bland and Facebook. It's a story of a real hero. A man braver than anyone I know and sacrificed himself over and over for total strangers. Vietnam...a story that never ends.

Sadly, the loss of life continues in 'Operation Enduring Freedom.' Since last Monday’s post, we have brought home three (3) more soldiers from the United States Army. One of them had been battling for his life since mid August after his unit was hit with an IED. Please feel free to share these Monday reminders to all you know, so they too, will remember that someone is paying for their freedom.

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that two U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

Questions are obviously being raised about the Northern Colorado Honor Flight scheduled for this Sunday. I spoke with Board member Matt Voris this morning and at the time of this story, the escort and flight are still all systems go, but, that could very well change in the next 24 hours so please bookmark this story for any updates.

The next Northern Colorado Honor Flight is scheduled for Sunday, September 15th. You've heard me talk about them now for several years and if you have never done one, you have no idea what you're missing out on. The format this year though is very different.

This Saturday presents another great opportunity to show your support for our military and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) who are dedicated to helping veterans and we can all get behind those who help others.

American Military Family is inviting all motorcycles and any other vehicles out this Saturday for the "Memory Mayne" poker run. If you support our military, this is an event you can support and feel good about doing so.

Some friends of mine, Dan and Michelle Benavidez, (American Military Family) lost their son, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Mayne in 2008. Today, his memory lives on every year with the "Memory Mayne" poker run and it's going on this Saturday.

Many of us will again converge on Topeka Kansas the weekend following labor day for our 2013 Journey 4 Justice National Rally and a chance to see many old friends. If you have been hearing the stories and seeing the pictures the past two years and wanted to experience something very different, this is your chance.

Coming up in September, another Honor Flight will again take to the skies loaded with Veterans from Northern Colorado to go pay their respects at their respective memorials in Washington D.C.. But, the trips are not free, and this Saturday, is an event I hope to see hundreds of motorcycles and people at. Just by showing up and donating a few bucks is a solid way to show them you're grateful.

July offers another great opportunity to show your support for our military on Saturday the 27th. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) are dedicated to helping veterans and we can all get behind that.

They are older than the country itself. The United States Army, protecting our borders, constitution and flag since 1775. Recently, the Army has suffered more casualties overseas than any other branch of the military so today, on Flag Day, make sure to thank the Army Veteran in your life.