Ladies And Gentlemen, Fellow Patriot Guard Riders, As I pause and ponder the needed inspiration for this email to be able to reach and touch each one of you in a way that might make a difference. I thought and wondered how Uncle Ed would do it.
Just so that you know, this email was inspired with the revered remembrance of the tender caring heart of our dear friend, Uncle Ed "Old Iron" Barrett.
No matter what a new PGR day brings, it has always been about “the mission”, “the focus”, and to humbly honor, respect (with dignity), our efforts, to honor our country’s heroes.
Let us never forget, to kindly offer respect and consideration, for the Patriot Guard Rider standing tall and silent next to you. We are truly about caring, understanding, compassion and tolerance.
We (all of us) are all about pulling together and drawing the strength from each other. We need to be the special Patriots we have so successfully become to be in the eyes of the families who so desperately need our support. Look beyond yourself and realize the loss, grief and pain of the family we are honoring and supporting.
I am going to ask of you today to renew the patience and tolerance we are going to need to make the year 2008 the best year ever to support and honor our heroes.
If you think you are one of those individuals that needs to hear all the inside gossip details then take a step back and ponder. Instead, lend your ear and focus toward those who need your assistance or guidance. Think forward and offer help to your brother or sister Patriot as we all prepare for our next honor mission.
Lend your energy to fulfill the purpose of honoring the family in need. If you will follow the lead, trust and believe, I give you my word of honor all the unworthy distractions will fade.
Please remember, we are all volunteers. ( We All ) are also only human, we all have imperfections as we stand alone, together we can draw from the many gifts and talents we all have been blessed with from our maker.
If anyone has ( ANY ) Patriot Guard issue that needs to be brought out into the open and discussed, or any positive idea to improve how and what we do, I will openly and respectfully lend that ear to you.
The Patriot Guard Riders needs your focus, help and support to make this year the best we have the capability to provide the men and women currently serving to protect us in uniform, to provide our Veterans with the dignity they have so rightly earned, and a paramount effort for the families of our fallen hero’s.
Please join us, stand proud with us, with the renewed spirit of pride and dignity.
Ride Safe And Proud Together In Honor Of Our Hero's
With Respect And Honor,
Steven "The Mayor" Kohs
Texas Assistant State Captain