One pic was taken that I'd like to see published, I would especially like to have a copy of the one with Matt in line with the PGR riders!! If anyone would, please send it to us... williamsnod at gmail.com (use @ for at)
A lot of pics were taken, if I get any links to blogs or sent pics, I will update my blog, so if any of you want to share your pics, please do so. I was rather busy and did not have time to take many, but saw many great ones taken.
JUST IN!!! I just got a blog with some pics from Woody!! Thanks my friend!!
http://motorcycles.tumblr.com/post/7039124 Click on the upper right blue RSS box!!
Debbie Smyser was nice enough to help set up this escort to SFO and take this picture! I am seldom in my own pics!! GBG At the beginning we had six bikes, we have Roy C,
Eric D, Rich's son (sorry, can't remember the name), Rich, myself and Woody.
All the bikes lined up. One on the end you can't see... Debbie's daughter, son and Debbie, talking to the group in the foreground.
The bike on the right end showed up later, Ron Tuason, a Sheedy family friend, showed up. He had called me during the week and asked about the mission, glad he could make it and he enjoyed the ride. Matt and Debbie were glad to see him.
I managed a pic at PFC Matthew Sheedy's house.. As you can see, there are more bikes present.There was quite a crowd! Matt's send off brought a lot of well wishers and many hugs. I found out one of the reasons for the crowd... they had one GREAT all night'r!!! A lot of them came yesterday and never left, I love it!!! Matt, hope you had a fantastic time!!!
As I walked to my bike for a map, I stopped and looked at a family friend.... It was Ed Chapman, Jessie's dad! We did a welcome home in March 16. ( the reason I keep a trip log... memory = 0 )
Ed asked that the procession stop by his home on the way out, I have to tell you, I went by Ed's house twice on a trial run to Matt's place. I tooted my horn.. That's a 139 db air and 125 db electric horn so toot is an understatement, and he heard it, went to meet us at our staging place but missed us, and went to Matt's place. The families are friends and hugs and love shared!! Thanks Ed!
http://pgrwelcomehomejessechapmansf.blogspot.com/ (Jessie's blog)
I led the procession, followed by two bikes with large flags, and then Debbie in front of Matt's vehicle. The rest of the bikes and then about four other cars, and our shotgun rider, Rich. Rich and I got to switch roles this time! Woody was road blocking in Pacifica and did a great job!
As it turns out Matt's mom Debbie was riding on a bike with her friend to SFO! I'm not sure, but I think that is a first to have family member leading on an escort mission and it was great to see Mom leading her son!
The ride was fairly smooth, we always get threaded but manage to recover. Made it to the airport, slowed a bit for us to regroup and the family and friends went into parking as we staged and dressed the flags. Many horns honked!!
It was a great day! Thanks to the Sheedy family for inviting PGR on this escort mission!
God Bless and watch over all that serve, I hope Matt remembers to let us know when he comes back for a Welcome Ride Home!!!
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