Long, Slow Burn

This was my first “Send Off” event for the PGR that I had been on.  The morning was below my current riding limit of 42 degrees so my neighbor, Kevin Whitley and I drove down in his truck.  This was Kevin’s first event for the PGR and the weather turned out nicely.  Beautiful, sunny day.  Enough of that though.

We were there to send off the 2125th Garrison Support Unit.  It is my understanding that they were flying to Virginia for a couple weeks of training and then off to Iraq for a 400 day mission.  This is a reserve group so not only are they serving their country, not only are they leaving their families behind, they’re leaving jobs and their “normal” life behind to serve.  What an amazing and impressive group of people they are.  It was my honor to stand in recognition of what they are doing.  By looking into their eyes, I think it meant something to them for us to be there.

The totals are that there were 43 bikes and 11 cages (cars) there for the event.  Once we completed the “meet and greet”, Dekalb shut down 285 for us as we escorted two chartered buses to thei airport.  We even had a helicopter escort.  Very cool.  Thanks to the members of the 2125th for their fine service.  Thanks to the family of the 2125th.  I salute your sacrifice as well.  Thanks to my PGR brothers and sisters for making me feel welcome again, and for everything you do for our troops.

To the 2125th, please come home safely.