The Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home in Palmer was built in 1971 on the former site of the Alaska State Fairgrounds. Nestled in the heart of downtown Palmer, the home is surrounded by beautiful views of the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountain Ranges as well as … Continue readingState Veterans And Pioneers Home
The Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home is named after First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez of the U.S. Marine Corps. First Lieutenant Lopez was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in recognition of his sacrifice when, wounded by enemy fire, he heroically pulled a live grenade … Continue readingBaldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home Visit
As I sit here in Orlando, Florida I have had a lot to time to reflect and sort through my mind looking for answers to the future. It was just a few weeks ago when I left New Orleans, LA and rode here to be … Continue readingA Memorial, A Hero And A Little Clarity
Personal expression can be achieved in many ways when talking motorcycles and Harley Davidson was able to see that early on. One can go to the dealership and pick out a bike for bar hopping, short trips, cross-country and even one that serves as a … Continue readingWhat I Ride and Why
The Emory L. Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home is located at 1920 Mason Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32117 and is home to 120 full-time residents, a dog named Molly, 4 cats and 3 parakeets. Yes you read that right, this home houses a few animals … Continue readingVenue: Daytona Beach, FL
Emory Lawrence Bennett (December 20, 1929 – June 24, 1951) was a United States Army soldier in the Korean War who received the U.S. military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.Bennett was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on December 20, 1929. His family moved … Continue readingWho was Emory L. Bennett?
The Daytona Beach State Veterans’ Nursing Home is named after Private First Class Emory L. Bennett, a Floridian who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War. Stay tuned and visit SERVERIDESUPPORT.ORG to follow our visits and support … Continue readingEmory L. Bennett State Veterans’ Nursing Home Visit
Having been consumed with launching Serve. Ride. Support (SRS), the upcoming Operation 362 project and organizing my personal life to accommodate both I haven’t been able to get out as much and connect with our vets; today that changed. The Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home … Continue readingA Day For The History Books