The Patriot Guard Riders were invited to set up a booth for Vet Fest at the San Gabriel Park in Georgetown. It was a cool morning for a ride. As soon as we arrived we were met by the Junior ROTC ready to help unload and set up. They even helped set up the shelter. Lance and Patty were there to help set up and were there all day. Patty ended up with a dead battery so her husband came out and put in a new one so she could make it back home.
We had 8 riders from the Central Texas riders that came to our booth. Throughout the day 8 patriot Guard Riders from the Austin Patriot Guard riders came to visit and Support us. Was a good turnout with many people asking what we do and some thanked us for what we did for their families. One lady thanked us as the Patriot Guard stood a flag line for her husband when he passed.
We may get some new riders as some didn’t know that they could join and not have a motorcycle. One veteran from Fredericksburg that had a booth was interested in joining and took some of our pamphlets to take back to Fredericksburg to hand out at events they have there.
At 3:30 we started to take down the booth and the Junior ROTC was right there again to help. Several of our riders were there to help pack things up so a big thanks to all that came out to help and to visit. Even Don came out to visit, was nice seeing him.
Was a wonderful day to honor all our Veterans both living and those that have passed giving their lives for our freedom. A special thanks to my wife Stephanie for coming out with all the supplies so that I could ride my trike, she was there all day.
Happy Veterans Day to all our Brothers and Sisters
Gary Mayers
Ride Captain
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