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94HD 
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 Topic: Paying a Special HonorPosted: Apr-29-2011 at 7:30pm |
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Ladies and Gentlemen I am not sure if you have heard about this on the news, some of you in the Texas Area may have please read this article http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/042111-friends:-golfer-killed-for-wandering-dog and you will know why I am doing what I am doing. This man was a retired Air Force Major and because of the ridiculous way he Died I have taken it upon myself to contact the Local news so that I may get a Picture of Mr Smith so that to Honor him and his family on our ride to the Wall. Men like him are the reason we have the freedoms we have so why not Honor him and his Family with this small gesture of thoughtfulness. That News team now wants to do a story with me about my intentions.... just so you know I had told them I was not looking for publicity... but they thought it would be a good story so I conceded and said ok...
P.S. I am doing this under my Circuit Riders Banner so that it is understood that I am not affiliated with RTFW other than being a registered Rider, that way it keeps them clear of any responsibilities and it all lies on me. that is unless they Authorize me to say different. Thanks for reading Edited by 94HD - Apr-29-2011 at 9:27pm |
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Posted: Apr-29-2011 at 7:36pm |
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Thank you for stepping in to help this family. A senseless act indeed for killing a man because his dog walked on some property.
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Raven
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Posted: Apr-29-2011 at 9:34pm |
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94HD, I had not heard this story, thanks for posting this. I think it is great that you are riding for this man. R.I.P Mr. Smith.
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Posted: Apr-30-2011 at 5:26am |
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I HAD SEEN THE NEWS STORY--AND CULDNT BELIEVE IT. THANK U FOR STEPPING UP !
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Posted: Apr-30-2011 at 9:38am |
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Thats my boy . What a heart full of love. go son go !!
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Posted: May-04-2011 at 8:19pm |
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Update on this mission:
I spoke with the Channel Ten News Team Reporter Jen French today and she got permission from the Denison Country Club to conduct her Interview with me there at the course where AF Major Shelman Smith was Shot. She then gave me the phone number to the course and advised me that they wanted to speak with me, When I phoned I was speaking to the Pro Shop attendant who as it turns out was a really good friend of Major Smith's and was thankful in what I was doing, he is trying to find out more about the Major for me and is also going to contact Mrs Smith who also is a Retired AF Captain and is letting her know of my intentions and possibly will be there for the meet and greet along with the friends that were golfing with Major Smith the day he was shot. I will update more after the interview this Saturday. |
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Posted: May-04-2011 at 11:44pm |
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LOOKING FORWARD TO IT
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Posted: May-04-2011 at 11:56pm |
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94 HD....good for you! What a senseless waste! God bless his family!
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Posted: May-05-2011 at 8:18am |
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Thanks for bringing this to those of us in other states, 94HD. Damn shame in so many ways. R.I.P Major
Smith. My prayers go out to Capt. Smith and all their friends and family.
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94HD
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Posted: May-09-2011 at 12:58am |
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Well after a little wait the Interview I did on this story I posted has finally aired, it got some attention and got RFTW some recognition in the process here is the link.
http://www.kten.com/story/14593897/bikers-ride-in-honor-of-texoma-golfer Edited by 94HD - May-09-2011 at 1:19am |
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Posted: May-09-2011 at 6:03am |
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Great story and thank you for posting. Can't wait to meet you and your Dad in GP.
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Posted: May-09-2011 at 6:53am |
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Very nice HAPPY!
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Posted: May-09-2011 at 8:33am |
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94HD...
Great job.
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Posted: May-09-2011 at 8:42am |
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Thanks go out to you and your Dad, 94HD.
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Posted: May-09-2011 at 9:10am |
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Hey Parts Man just noticed your in Humble Tx, I was just there last week making a deliver, Today I'll be stopping in Phoenix AZ for 3 stops and maybe over night, then it's off to Riverside, CA for another overnighter..... sure wish I had the bike I'd dump this truck and do ATW on the 18th lol
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Posted: May-09-2011 at 9:17am |
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I bet you do!!!!! I would do the same thing LOL
 Safe travels friend...
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