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Ride Report for Ride Captain Lee Weinstein

The short notice Mug n Hug for Airman Michael S. Mandes was anything but short in stature. Mikes’ family,  our WWR and  AHW family along with Police,  assorted FD personell and apparatus came out strong to show our Hero that his service was appreciated.  The weather also  cooperated with an early evening of comfortable temperatures which made for an even more pleasant event.  We paraded our Hero thru the mall roads of King of Prussia ending at their Firehouse where a nice welcome dinner party was planned.  As channel 6 filmed our Soldiers’ festivities  for the 11 oclock news,   Maria and I presented Mike with our respective coin and certificate and then lined up for lots of pictures, with the 911 Memorial making a great backdrop for the shots .  Our own  Gunny had a friend with him who had served in Nam and surprised him with a coining as well. Not a dry eye all around at that moment. We  Muged our Older Vet and gave him some long overdue thanks,and let our Man of the hour, Mike  get off to his dinner. Thankyou Mike , for your dedicated service to our Country!
Respectfully Submitted, Lee Weinstein- RC
Pics courtesy Dennis,Sean and Mack