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Ride Report for Ride Captain Dirty Dog

On Saturday March 17th, Warriors Watch Riders gathered at the shopping center at Routes 248 and 33 to give Army SPC Dallas (Dal) Wadle a welcome home he’ll never forget.  Dal’s family had contacted Warriors’ Watch Riders and we took it from there.

We waited hidden from his view in an obsured section of the parking lot while Dal finished dinner.  When we got the text from Dal’s mother Lori, we were ready for him!  His friend drove him through our flag line; his look of surprise when he got out of the car was priceless!  I told Dal that it wasn’t over yet – all of his new friends were going to escort him home and make some noise so that his whole neighborhood would know that a hero had arrived.

We mounted up, lined up, and were off!  The Colonial Regional Police Department got us safely onto Route 248 and then onto Route 33.  Lehigh Township Fire Police volunteer (and WWR member) Bob Wrenn had lights and sirens going as he led us to Dal’s home.  Getting off of Route 33 we were treated to an awesome display of patriotism as we drove under a huge flag suspended over the road by fire trucks.  Special thanks to Palmer Township and Bethlehem Township Fire Companies for being there and joining in our procession!  It was heartwarming to see all of the people that lined the street by the firetrucks waving to our hero.

At home Dal was coined, given the certificate from A Hero’s Welcome, a congressional certificate of appreciation, and a flag that had been flown over our nation’s capital.  Welcome home, Dal!  It was an honor to shake your hand, and we thank your family for inviting us to be a part of this special day.

Submitted for ECPA by Dirty Dog