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The Soldiers Cross 2007
I meet a Gold Star Mother during the ride this year while discussing the Soldiers Cross I carry on my bike during the ride she started telling me about the Cross you see here.
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The Soldiers Cross 2007
The Cross is in memory of Sgt. Brandon Michael Read, KIA Iraq 9-6-04. |
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The Soldiers Cross 2007
It took three weeks from the time Brandon's Grandfather asked for the Cross to be carved. It stands 5 1/2 feet high and weighs approxmently 150 lbs. |
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The Soldiers Cross 2007
The memorial is at the home of Dick and Sandy Courtright in DuBois, PA. |
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The Soldiers Cross 2007
The carver's name is
Robert Huff and if anyone would like to contact him they may reach him through the webmaster. |
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Soldiers Cross carried by Member of RT NC 4
I built this to carry to Rolling Thunder 2003 and have since used it for several Patriot Guard Missions in the NC area. |
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Soldiers Cross carried by Member of RT NC 4
These pictures where taken at RT 2003 |
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Soldiers Cross carried by Member of RT NC 4
The bike before the trip to DC 2003 |
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Soldiers Cross carried by Member of RT NC 4
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Soldiers Cross carried by Member of RT NC 4
I built this display to Honor all the fallen but also as a special tribute for two soldiers my Brigade lost in Iraq. |
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Soldiers Cross carried by Member of RT NC 4
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The dispaly at Rolling Thunder 2006
After the ride. |
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The dispaly at Rolling Thunder 2006
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The dispaly at Rolling Thunder 2006
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New Soldiers Cross
This is the new Cross I built for 2007. I took this picture before it was completed. |
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New Soldiers Cross
This was designed more for use at the Rolling Thunder ride in DC for the Veitnam era soldiers. I used the jungle boots and older "Steel Pot". |
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New Vietnam Soldiers Cross
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