Motorcycle Escort for Matt

BS Gal

Voted Nicest in 08
There must be 100 - 200 motorcycles across from Brinsfield, waiting to escort Matt's body up to Arlington. What an incredible show of support. It made me cry when I realized what they were there for.

RIP, Matt.
 
BS Gal said:
There must be 100 - 200 motorcycles across from Brinsfield, waiting to escort Matt's body up to Arlington. What an incredible show of support. It made me cry when I realized what they were there for.

RIP, Matt.
I'm teary just thinking about it. I hope the family can draw a bit of strength and support from them.
 

I never thought that this is where i'd settle down,
I thought i'd die an old man back in my hometown,
They gave me this plot of land, me and some other men, for a job well done,
there's a big white house sits on a hill just up the road,
the man inside he cried the day they brought me home,
they folded up a flag and told my mom and dad, we're proud of your son

Chorus:
And I'm proud to be on this peaceful peice of property,
I'm on sacred ground and i'm in the best of company,
I'm thankful for those things i've done,
I can rest in peice, I'm one of the chosen ones, I made it to Arlington

I remember daddy brought me here when i was eight,
we searched all day to find out where my granddad lay,
and when we finally found that cross,
he said, "son this is what it cost to keep us free" Now here i am,
a thousand stones away from him,
he reconized me on the first day i came in,
and it gave me a chill when he clicked his heels, and saluted me.

(Repeat Chorus)

and everytime i hear twenty-one guns,
i know they brought another hero home to is

we're thankful for those thankful for the things we've done,
we can rest in peace, 'cause we are the chosen ones,
we made it to arlington, yea dust to dust,
don't cry for us,w e made it to arlington​
 

HunterJJD

New Member
it is Patriot Guard Ride, "PGR". The group is great. I missed this ride since I can't ride now. They are all over the US and support our fallen troops. The numbers that come out to support should make everyone teary
 

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
Lugnut said:
I hope they'll do the right thing if any of those damn protestors show up!
The right thing is for them to provide a respectul barrier between the protesters and the family.
 

mAlice

professional daydreamer
aps45819 said:
The right thing is for them to provide a respectul barrier between the protesters and the family.


They do that? I'm really not familiar with it.

I just can't even imagine protesting at a funeral. That has to be the lowest life form on earth.
 

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
elaine said:
They do that? I'm really not familiar with it.

I just can't even imagine protesting at a funeral. That has to be the lowest life form on earth.
Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church
They like to go to military funerals and tell the family that their son is dead because God hates fags.
 

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
elaine said:
I meant the escort, they keep the protesters away from the family.
Phelps leads the protesters, the PGR carry flags and provide a screen between the family and protesters. Shouldn't be a problem at Arlington. Legislation was passed this year making it illegal to protest near federal cemeteries.
 

vraiblonde

Board Mommy
PREMO Member
Patron
elaine said:
I just can't even imagine protesting at a funeral. That has to be the lowest life form on earth.
They are and it's the saddest thing you ever saw in your life. The hatred and ugliness of their signs and the things they yell are just appalling.

It should be against the law to be that nasty and hateful.
 

Lugnut

I'm Rick James #####!
vraiblonde said:
It should be against the law to be that nasty and hateful.

Nah, they have the right to protest and that's great. HOWEVER, they're still adults and responsible for their actions. If these people are looking to pick a fight they shouldn't be so surprised when they're successful and they get the #### kicked out of them.

I understand where Aps is coming from and I think maintaining a peaceful respectful barrier between the protestors and the family is a GREAT idea. Sometimes the protestors don't allow that though. When they shove past and throw trash or red paint on people at the funeral they deserve to go home with a few lumps on their head and a boot in their ass.
 
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