Ride Report posted for Spike

We met at the Quik-stop,Sun was beating down on us. Cpl. McDaniel and his uncle(jim) were on the road from Pendleton since 1030 hrs..As we waited,one of the local FD engines saw us and pulled in.They were wondering if we had someone coming home. I told them the intel,so they waited with us.About 15 mins. later Jim pulled his pickup into the stop.Cpl. McDaniel got out and we gave him alot of hugs and well wishes.He was totally surprised that we were there for him.So,we put 2 flag bikes up front and 2 flag bikes behind him and headed to the house.

His home is about 5 blocks from my house.We got there  and were met by Family,neighbors and friends.His buddies Mom (Cecilia) was there also.we brought him home last November. his Aunt (martha) ushered all of us into the house to get water.And found she had a spresd fit for a Platoon. Thanks Martha.we sat and talked to the Marine for a bit, He is on Terminal leave,so he had lots of questions about the VA.We gave him contacts and intel about local VFW & Legion Posts.  Welcome home Mike.