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Eagle Cane Project-1-23-2010 (1-23,2010)| Two Iraq Army Sgt are Presented Two Eagle cane at the Martinez VA . |
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Christmas 2009 (2009)| Spending some time with or veterans at the Martinez VA. |
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Utah V.A. Hospital Christmas Tree 2009 (12/02/2009)| Utah Blue Star Riders get together to decorate two Christmas Trees in the lobby of the George E Wahlen Veterans Hospital, in Salt Lake City Utah. |
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Eagle Canes for our Wounded Vets (11-19-2009)| Two Eagle Head canes for our wounded vets.One made in Baton Rouge, LA and one made in Riverside, Calif. |
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1SG "Buck" Platt Cane Presentation (October 17, 2009)| 1SG Buckey "Buck" Platt, has served our country in uniform for over 35 years. He started his military career in the Marine Corps. He fought heroically with them in Viet-Nam, and returned with Honor as well as many medals and decorations. He later switched branches of service, and finished his military service wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army. 1SG Platt, was what every NCO should be. Semper Fi, and good luck First Sergeant! |
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Eagle Cane (10-16-2009)| Presenting a Eagle Cane to Iraq Veteran Army Sgt Jessica C. Oliff |
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SFC Willie J Crawford US Army (ret.) (9-12-09)Eagle Cane for Willie J Crawford - Blue Star Rider
US Army 1950-1980
Bronze Star w/ Valor - Bronze Star
Two Purple Hearts
Korea - 1950-1953
Vietnam - 1970-1971
Presentation by Richard (Wolf) Hamilton |
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9-11-2009 (9-11-2009) | 668 Visits
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Visit to Palo Alto VA (July 18, 2009)Visit to Palo Alto VA with Richard (Wolf), Frank (Oldguy) & Willie.
Eagle canes presented to Veterens,US Navy Lt. Cmdr Donald "Skip" Albee & US Marine Steven Bradley. |
| 844 Visits
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Time with our Veterans (7-11-2009)| Spending some time with our veterans at the livermore VA. |
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Lance Corporal Cooper Cane Presentation (09 July 2009)Blue Star Riders in Utah present a cane made by Jack Nitz, of the Eastern Oaklahoma Woodcarvers Association, to Marine Lance Corporal Cody Cooper.
Corporal Cooper, lost a leg when a grenade exploded in a room they were clearing while engaged with Anti-Iraqi Forces in Ramadi, Iraq. His other leg was severly injured as well. He also brought home many souvineers, as his body is still filled with shrapnel from the grenade. |
| 451 Visits
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Meeting a few Vets (6-27-2009)| Spending the day with some of our wounded vets. |
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Memorial Day in Utah (May 24, 2009)| While the mission of the Blue Star Riders is focused on the wounded, their families, and their needs, today Blue Star Riders in Utah took part in remembering those who have paid the ultimate price to ensure our freedoms remain intact, as well as honoring fallen comrades and veterans from all wars. Memorial day... one of the most precious days of the year. |
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Visiting a friend Pacific Grove (5-25-09)Visit of a life long friend's father's grave in Pacific Grove, CA.
Julio J. Heugo April 10, 1923 - March 2, 2008
World War II Vetern US Army |
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Welcome Home (4-19-09)| Army Sgt 1st Class Joseph Serna home coming. |
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Utah V.A. Volunteer Recognition (04/18/2009)| The Utah V.A. held it's 63rd Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Utah Blue Star Riders were recognized for their service at the ceremony , not only for volunteer hours, but for special events like decorating the Chritsmas trees in the Main lobby of the hospital and pushing a craft and magazine cart around to veterans who are not able to get up and around the hospital. |
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Palo Alto VA 4-11-09 | Vicky,Tony, Richard, Willie & Frank visit Palo Alto VA |
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Blue Star Rider receives Cane (03/23/09)Blue Star Rider "Gordy" Ewell was the recipient of a special Eagle Cane, courtesy of Jack Nitz (Oaklahoma Woodcarvers Association) with some extra special finishing touches by Blue Star Rider
founder Richard "Wolf" Hamilton. "Gordy" was severely wounded by roadside bombs in Iraq in 2006, and requires the use of canes and walkers to get around. He is also legally blind and deaf. |
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Utah Blue Star Riders (02/13/2009)| Although slow to get the pictures posted, Blue Star Riders in Utah paid a special visit to hospitalized veterans at the V.A. in Salt Lake City, Utah during National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans week. |
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BSR at Palo Alto (3-14-2009)| Blue Star Riders meeting some of our Iraq Vaterans. |
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Eagle Cane Project (1-24-2009)| Two canes made for Iraq and Vietnam Vet. |
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Christmas at V.A. in Salt Lake City, Uta (01-30 December 2008)| Blue Star Riders in Utah were able to decorate 4 Trees for the lobby of the Salt Lake City V.A. There was a large main tree with items from all services and all U.S. Conflicts, A tree adorned with nothing but lights and wooden toys of all kinds, a tree for POW/MIA Rememberance and a tree to hang pictures of loved ones on. It was alot of fun to see the enjoyment the trees gave our veterans. |
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Cards for our Troops (12-04-2008)| Natalie Speck of Monte Vista High School with help from her leadership group made hand made Christmas Card for the Troops. |
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Eagle cane for a E-9 (10-25-2008)| Presented a cane to Air Force Chief "Money D" Davis.Chief Davie has Two purple hearts and Two bronze Stars . |
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A Cane for a Wounded Vet (10-19-2008)| A Eagle Cane for a Wounded Veteran Army 1st Sgt Mark Fisher |
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Martinez VA (10-12-2008)| Meeting Two OIF and OEF wounded vets. |
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Antioch Freedom Walk (9-11-2008)| September 11,2008 Antioch Freedom Walk |
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Cane for a VET (6-29-2008)| Giving out a Eagle cane to a vietnam veteran |
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Blue Star Riders Visit Utah Veterans (23-25 May 2008)| Blue Star Rider Founder, Richard "Wolf" Hamiliton, and some of his California Crew come to Utah for Memorial Day Weekend, to visit Veterans at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Administration Health Care System. "Wolf" and the gang visited with some outstanding Veterans, Patriots and Defenders of Freedom, from Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm (Iraq), as well as current OIF and OEF Veterans. |
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Sgt Mark Comporato (5-11-2008)| Presenting a Eagle Head Pedistal |
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Brandon's Memorial Motorcycle Ride (10 May 2008)| Blue Star Riders are guests at the Colonial Flag Foundation's 2nd Annual "Brandon's Memorial Motorcycle Ride." It is a Veterans Charity Ride that raises funds and brings awareness to Utah's Fallen and Wounded Hero's in the War on Terror. |
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Medal of Honor Recipient Receives Cane (10 April 2008)Blue Star Riders present a cane of honor to Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient George E Wahlen.
**A SAD FOOTNNOTE. MR WAHLEN, A TRUE AMERICAN HERO, A GIANT AMOUNG MEN, AND MY FRIEND, PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 5th, 2009. GOODBYE HUMBLE WARRIOR. GOODBYE BRAVE AND HONORABLE SOLDIER. GOODBYE DEAR HUSBAND AND FATHER. GOODBYE SIR. GOODBYE MY FRIEND. |
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A day at Livermore VA (3-9-2008)| Spending some time with our WW2 vets at Livermore veterans Home. |
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Nat'l VA Secretary Visits Utah VA (February 21, 2008)National Veterans Affairs Secretary James B. Peake visits
the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Utah. Blue Star Riders in attendance for a light luncheon, and to meet with the Secretary. |
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Presenting a Eagle Head Cane (2-3-2008)| Blue Star Rider BigDan handing a Eagle Cane to the wife of wouned Army soldier David Catlett |
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Nat'l Salute to Hospitalized Vets (February 14, 2008)| Blue Star Riders visit the George E. Wahlen Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City Utah, during National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week. |
| 3305 Visits
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Blue Star Riders do TV Interview (February 13, 2008)| Blue Star Riders in Utah do a television interview with a program that airs weekly called Hot Homes for Utah. Another opportunity to talk about our wounded warriors and ways the public can support our soldiers. |
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Livermore VA ,2-10-2008 (2-10-2008)| National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week,Febauary 10-18.2008 |
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Utah BSR interviewed by ABC 4 News (January 24, 2008)| Blue Star Riders Gordy and Terra Ewell were interviewed by ABC, Channel 4 News. They were able to talk about the Blue Star Riders, Their Mission, and what an important role they play in the healing of our wounded warriors. They were also able to talk about other issues that are of concern to our veterans, such as Veterans Nursing Homes, Fisher Houses, and how a small investment of just a little volunteer time can make all the difference in the world to a recovering soldier. |
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BSR guest at Utah State of the State Add (January 22, 2008)| Blue Star Rider, Utah Representative and his family are guests of Governor John Huntsman Jr, at the Utah State of the State Address. He told gordy's story in his speech. Gordy was seated next to Medal of Honor Recipient George H Walhen, who was also recognized in the Governor's address. |
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Martinez VA 1-20-2008 (1-20-2008)| Meeting some of the Veterans at the martinez VA. |
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Christmas at the Utah VA Hospital (23 November 2007)| Blue Star Riders in Utah aid in bringing the spirit of the season to the Utah Veterans Hospital by Decorating the Christmas tree in the main lobby of the Hospital. |
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Our Veterans (janurary 5,2008) | 900 Visits
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Canes to our wounded (10-13-2007)| Presented canes to our wounded vets |
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Palo Alto 9-22-2007 (9-22-2007)| Cane presentation At Palo Alto VA |
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PALO ALTO (9-15-2007) | 2569 Visits
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Army Spec Lamar Larry (9-9-2007)| Presenting Lamar Larry his hand carved cane. |
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Palo Alto (9-8-2007) | 2446 Visits
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9-1-2007.Palo Alto (9-1-2007)| Spending time with our Wounded |
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Army Medic Eric Dismang (7-07-2007)| In Memory of our good Friend and Brother Eric Dismang, Passing 07-06-2007 |
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Palo Alto 6-23-2007 (6-23-2007)| Cane and Silver Star Banner Presentation |
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Flag Day (6-14-2007) | 1652 Visits
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6-03-2007 (6-03-2007)| Cane and Silver Star Banner Presentation |
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San Diego (May 25,26,27,2007)| Silver Star Banners Presented at Balboa Naval Hosipital,La Jolla VA. |
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Silver Star Day (May1,2007)| Silver Star Day,Freedom High School,Oakley Calif |
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Palo Alto Veterans (April 21,2007)| Presentation of Silver Star Banners. |
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support our troops (March 17,2007)| Palo Alto with the Wounded Troops and Veterans. |
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Cane Presentation (March 4,2007)| Lunch with MOH Recipent and POW Vietnam Veteran Jon R Cavaiani |
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San Francisco VA Center (February 25, 2007)| Tour of the San Francisco VA center and the United State Marines Hotel |
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Silver Star Banner Presentation (February 17,2007)| Presented Ms Barbara Serrano the silver Star Banner for Her Son Marine L/Cpl Shawn Thomas Gooch |
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Visit with the Veterans (February 18, 2007)| Silver Star Banner and Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarvers Association Presentation at Palo Alto Veterans Hospital. |
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Welcome Home Ceremony (February 3,2007)| 49th Military Police Battalion California National Guard, Welcome Home Ceremony. |
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Palo Alto Silver Star Presentation (January 20,2007)| Silver Star Banner Presentation with MOH Recipient and POW Vietnam Veteran Jon Cavaiani |
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Silver Star Presentation (January 13,2007)| Presentation of Silver Star Banner at Livermore Veterans Hospital. |
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Visit with the Veterans (January 4 and 6,2007)| Visit at Palo Alto and Livermore Veterans Hospital. |
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California Military Museum (December 30,2006)| California Military Museum,1119 Second Street Sacramento,CA |
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Visit with the Martinez Vets (December 16,2004)| Blue Star Riders and Sea Cadets together for visit with Veterans in Martinez Medical Center |
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Veterans Day (November 11,2006)| Stockton, Cailf. War Memorial |
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Veterans Day 2006 (November 11,2006)| Danville community church |
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Troopfest-2006 (September 30,2006)| Troopfest at the USS Hornet |
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Cpl Joey Monagham Party (September 2,2006)| going away party for Marine Cpl Joey Monagham 3/11 Lima company leaving for tour # 2 Iraq. |
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Picnic-Rally-Film Screening (July 30TH,2006)| A Domcumentary For And About,The Mothers Whose Children Fight In Iraq. |
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Beal Air Show (June 4, 2006) | 7956 Visits
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Memorial Day (May 28, 2006)| San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery |
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Iraq Memorial Ceres,Calif (May 27, 2006)| In Honor of Army Capt.Raymond D.Hill and Marine L Cpl Juana Navarro Arellano |
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LCpl Aaron Simons (March 4, 2006)Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons
20, of Modesto, Calif.; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.; killed April 24 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq. |
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San Jose Rally (March 6, 2006)| Blue and Gold Star Mothers event at city hall in San Jose. |
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Cpl. Aguilar (March 16, 2006) | 3096 Visits
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Lowell Barber SPC Lowell Barber, Delta Co. 1-184 Infantry, Army National Guard
Submitted by his Mother, Joyce Barber |
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navyboys | 1934 Visits
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Julian Padilla Pictures | here are some pictures of our Hawaii "Goodbye to the Troops". |
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