From the PGR on last mission...
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RE: MISSION COMPLETE~Spc. Joseph A. Graves, 21, of Discovery Bay, CA~07 Aug 06
by usmc_dad
"A friend of mine just happened to be heading north on interstate 101 at the same time our convoy was heading to the burial site in San Bruno. Both she and her mother were taken aback by the shear length and breadth of the escort. As she described the procession in greater detail, I realized that it was indeed, ours."
She commented that "it must've been someone very important or famous to have rated such a huge escort." I told her that he was indeed, "an important person; though not famous, and most cetainly, not one to be found in a Bay Area social roster or a "Who's Who" among the Rich and Famous. "He was neither a former politician, nor a celebrated actor." "He was not a famous athlete, nor a wealthy corporate magnate." "But he was an important person."
"He was important among his many friends and important to his teachers at Liberty Union High School. And he was important to the many young kids of Sequoia Elementary - who flocked to the fence with signs, as we slowly passed by". And now, I added, "he is important among each of the sixty plus, Patriot Guard Riders from throughout Northern California.
"He was an important young Soldier; a brave, and true American Hero." "He defended our freedoms." "He wasn't famous," I added, "but Specialist Joseph A. Graves was a very important person"
Chief
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