Ride Report posted for RC. Oopsie & Uffda


The Warriors’ Watch Riders were contacted by the father of SPC. Johnny R. Deutinger, 333MP NG Unit, for a surprise Welcome Home. SPC. Deutinger has been in the NG for 2 years serving1 year in Afghanistan. Johnny has a degree in Law Enforcement and hopes to continue in that profession when he completes his service. 

It was a chilly, pouring rain day. The kind of day where you don’t expect cagers let alone any bikes. This was also a day when one of our members father was laid to rest in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and many WWR attending, and yes some on their bikes.
It is quite a haul from ALNC to Crystal Lake, but 2 bikes did show up with drenched riders on them. Gunny John came from Waukesha , WI. and Matter who just came from ALNC arrived ready to give our hero a “Rock Star’s” Welcome Home. There were several cagers and of course our always faithful LEO’s and Fire Departments of Crystal Lake, Lake In The Hills, and Algonquin help escort our hero home.

During the flag line several of John SR. friends, who sent many packages to Johnny and his brothers in arms while serving the NG, showed up to join in on his Surprise Welcome Home. They took flags and waited for our hero to arrive with dad. Talk about one surprised hero! Not only were a bunch of strangers there with flags, hooting and hollering “Welcome Home”, but so were some of his father’s coworkers.

After many hugs and handshakes we were on our way, lead by the Crystal Lake Police, then the bikes followed by our hero, then the cars/cagers and tail gunner Fire Department and another Squad. Mind you it was POURING down rain and this was no short trip to Johnny’s home.

With what seemed to be choreographed precision between our LEO’s and Fire Departments, they dropped off and lead the way without  missing a beat, as we passed from town to town. We can never thank these men and women who assist us on our missions in order to keep us all save and show our hero he is so appreciated.

With horns and sirens blowing we arrived at our heroes subdivision. Along side of the road many people turned out, in the pouring rain, to wave, hold up signs and thank Johnny for his service. It was a wonderful sight to see and displayed appreciation for all this young man has done for our country.

Arriving at the Duetinger home, many family and friends were there yelling and screaming. As our hero departed the vehicle with a big smile, was heard to say “This was just awesome! I can’t believe it!” He never thought so many appreciated what he has endured let alone come out to thank him.

After many pictures, hugs by the family and friends, a booklet of all the posts thanking Johnny for his service was presented him, along with a set of honor beads and challenge coin. I believe we detected a welling of eyes as he was presented those items. Then as the was a huge Yell of “Welcome Home, Johnny…Thank You” by the WWR, more hugs and off we went just as we arrived. Now off to the VFW for mission #2, a “Meet and Greet” Tank and wife Judy from the great stare of GA. They were here to witness the graduation of their son at Great Lakes Naval Base Friday.

I can say Johnny will never for get this day and said he “Felt like a Rock Star” and would never forget this day. Mission accomplished thanks to all who attended and our wonderful LEO’s and Fire Department.

Welcome Home Johnny, it was our honor to bring you home in style and RC this very wet mission.

A special Thank You to Gunny and Matter for braving that deluge so there would be bikes to lead our hero home and to all that helped make this a special welcome home for our hero.

RC.Oopsie & Uffda