Five Austin Patriot Guard Riders met at MasFajitas for dinner and socializing. Food was great. After eating everyone met at the American Legion for the Memorial.
Today’s mission was like no other we have ever done. On Saturday April 6th, 23 patriot Guard Riders stood a flag line for Staff Sergeant Cloud. District Ride Captain Mark Wells and I were approached by members of the family and asked if we knew of any organization that would set up a site to display the casket flag in honor of SSG Leroy Cloud’s memory. I Told Mark that I would contact the American Legion Post 39 in Taylor.
Coordinating with Commander Scott Dean has led us to today’s mission. Commander Dean opened their monthly meeting with the pledge of Alliance followed by a prayer from the chaplain.
Commander Dean called on Mark to make some comments. He opened with a little history of how the Patriot Guard came to exist. He then explained about how they could become members if they chose to do so.
Mark called on Ride Captain Gary Mayers. I recognized great niece Paula Cloud and she came forward to present the casket flag to Commander Dean. I presented a Picture of SSG Leroy Cloud to be displayed with the flag. Paula started to read SSG Cloud’s Obituary and I read the second part. I then thanked Commander Dean and the American Legion for providing a place to display this memorial in honor of a great hero SSG Leroy Cloud. We know now that SSG Cloud is home where he belongs and that his family finally after 80 years has closure.
What a Great Day and what an honor it was to take part in this mission.
R.I.P. Leroy C. Cloud
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