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.
Date(s): 23-25 May 2008. Album by BS Riders. 1 - 32 of 32 Total. 5179 Visits.
1 Blue Star Rider Founder "Wolf" Hamilton (left), and Vice President "TM" (right, reunite with their Utah State Representative, in Lehi Utah.
2 Terra (Utah Chapter) and Mrs Lopez (CA), are excited to see each other again
3 Marsha and Terra, always smiling.
4 It was a long ride, but a happy reunion.
5 The Official Fallen and Wounded Warrior Torch has made it to Utah.
6 The gang settles down for some dinner, and makes final plans for meeting some of Utah's Veterans tomorrow.
7 Good food has been found in Utah.
8 Even "Wolf" looks content for a bit (ha, ha).
9 Tomorrow is here, time for honoring some of our Nations Hero's at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Administration Health Care System, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
10 Here we come. Everyone is looking forward to some good visits.
11 Mr and Mrs Lopes are some of the most humble and sincere folks you'll ever meet.
12 Falene, the V.A. Public Affairs Representative (front center) has been waiting our arrival. She is a very informative and wonderful escourt as we tour the facility and meet the veterans. GREAT job Falene, and Thank-you!
13 Left to Right: Terra,Marsha and Mrs Lopes stop long enough for a photo.
14 "Wolf" and "TM" listen to V.A. Representative, Falene, tell them about the dynamics of the Hospital. They are ready, lets meet some Veterans.
15 This Army Veteran served during the Gulf War, we enjoyed a nice visit with the young man.
16 It doesn't take "Wolf" long to find his Marines. The two quickly share stories.
17 "Wolf" goes two for two as he zeros in on another former Marine. Semper Fi.
18 Meet MAJ(Ret) Garth Skouson, a Pilot and veteran of both Korea and Vietnam. BSR Gordy Ewell Presents him with an Honorary membership with the Blue Star Riders.
19 Meet David Weston, a Korean War Veteran. What a man. He had some wonderful stories to share. Thank-you!
20 Mr Weston was an MP during the war, and still has the striking resemblence of the handsome man in the photo, yes, that is him. Later he became a well respected motocross racer and hung out with men like Lee Marvin (yes, the actor).
21 Mr Weston is blessed to have his daughter Kathleen so near to him. She is sure proud of her dad, and with good reason.
22 "Wolf" shares a story of his own as we walk by the "Freedom Shrine" Display in the Hospital.
23 Meet Don Agan. A Marine during the Vietnam War for three years (1964-1967), and then spent the next 17 years as a navy See-Bee. Thank you for your service MAJ (Ret) Agan.
24 The Blue Star Riders sure enjoyed the visit with Mr. Agan. ("Wolf," Marsha, and "TM" pictured here).
25 MAJ(Ret) Agan is presented with an honorary member certificate.
26 It was a good day, Mr and Mrs Lopes tak a well deserved rest.
27 Terra and "Wolf" join them.
28 It is such a good idea, we all have a sit down.
29 Just one more stop, a house call to Mr and Mrs Ewell's. (Marsha, Marjory{gordy's mom}, Terra and Mrs Lopes pictured).
30 Far Left, Rod Ewell(Gordy's Dad). You know the other characters.
31 BSR Gordy Ewell presents his Dad with an Honorary Certificate. Rod spent 43 months in Vietnam with the U.S. Army, 1st CAV.
32 It was an incredible visit, but now the time has come for the Fallen and Wounded Warrior Torch to head back to Headquarters, in California. God Bless our Veterans.
