American Legion Riders Post 104 and
The Patriot
Guard Riders of Florida Attend
The Memorial
Day Ceremony at
The Florida
National Cemetery
29 May 2006, Bushnell, Florida|
The Patriot Guard Riders of Florida, American Legion Riders Post 104,
Defenders Motorcycle Club of Tampa, U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club,
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Club and Many others attended a moving
ceremony at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida on 29 May 2006.
The Event was sponsored by Joing Veterans Committe, Florida National
Cemetery. The Florida National Cemetery Joint Veterans Committee is
made up of officially appointed delegates and alternative delegates
from each recognized National or State Veterans Organization and its
auxilliaries, or an organization with a vested interest in the Florida
National Cemetery. PURPOSE
1) To uphold and
maintain the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and
to realize the true American ideals and aims to which those
eligible for membership in this organization must commit themselves.
2) To observe, uphold and comply with all Rules, Regulations and Policies of the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, the Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell, Florida, and the Cemetery Director and Staff. 3) To assist those in charge in the proper observance of the interment of our deceased comrades, their spouses and eligible dependents, and honor and perpetuate the memory of our departed comrades in the hope of declaring to all mankind that every effort shall be exerted to maintain world peace and promote brotherhood worldwide, in order to guard against future wars. (Planning for the proper observance of National and State holidays for the purpose of honoring our deceased comrades.) |
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There
were many events all over Florida honoring Veterans and their families
today. Decisions had to be made. Most of the members of the American
Legion Post 104 attended the ceremonies at Bay Pines in Pinellas
County. Others attended services at their post or others throughout the
county. Lowell St. Cyr "Saint" represented Post 104 at the ceremony in Bushnell. He was accompanied by Bob "rboff" and Charlie "Karaoketpa" of the St. Petersburg Patriot Guard Riders. |
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We met at the Cracker Barrel in St. Petersburg and rode to the rally
point in Brooksville. On the way we noticed that there was a couple
hundred motorcycles at the rest area on the way. We were told later
that this was a group from Tampa who make the journey every year. We met up with the Patriot Guard in Brooksville where State Road Captain Clayton Murphy and his Road Captain Doc were assembling the riders for a final briefing |
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Clayton gave a few final word of advice and told us that we would be pulling onto the apron of the on ramp and waiting for the riders at the rest stop to come by. Then we would join the main body of riders and continue on to the cemetery. Everything went off with out a hitch. Clayton and Doc have got this down pat now and we arrived without out incident. We pulled into the cemetery, 200+ strong and parked our mounts. |
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After
dismount we proceeded to the ceremony grounds. The Unit Colors were introduced, they and the Honor Colors were posted and the Pledge of Allegiance was rendered by the NJROTC South Sumter High School. Linda Burnett sang the National Anthem and Billy Murphy gave the welcoming remarks. The Patriot Guard Riders where honored for their dedication and service. |
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A twentyone gun salute was delivered
by the Honor Guard and the event came to a conclusion. Our Fallen Heros were given great respect and full honors. It was a Memorial Day to remember and the showing of care and affection for our fallen veterans was evident everywhere. The Florida National Cemetery Joint Veterans Committee had done their job well and with dignity. |
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When the ceremony was over the Patriot Guard Riders departed the area
and went their separate ways. Each waiting for their next call to the
next fallen Hero. |
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Lowell St Cyr "Saint" webmaster.
| © 2006 ALR Post 104 | Last updated: Monday, May 29, 2006 18:06 |