AFTER-RIDE REPORT POSTED FOR LISA
September 19, 2008
A HERO’S WELCOME FOR A TRUE AMERICAN HERO


WOW, I am speechless for once.  What a perfect night! The town of Cicero knows how to welcome home a hero.  We pulled up to PVT. Pierson’s house which was adorned with patriotic decorations.  A big sign in the the yard said Welcome Home and Happy 21st Birthday!  The streets were lined with neighbors and people from the community waving flags and cheering the entire route PVT. Pierson’s house to the site for the ceremony.  Even the street sweepers in Cicero are each painted for a different branch of the military.  The Cicero police department did a fantastic job of blocking traffic for us. We had about 16 or so bikes as well as a procession of cages.It was a true pleasue to work with Debbie from Operation: MOMS Cookies, Inc.  It was a true honor to welcome PVT. Pierson home.  He will be leaving soon to return to Walter Reed and has about a year of rehab ahead of him.  We will be here when he returns!

Lisa

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