Proud day for Judy and I

[Richard Crowe]

These decorated jeeps will begin a cross country tour aboard the USS Midway Museum and Memorial in San Diego, California on Memorial Day 2011 and will end up onboard the USS Antietam Museum and Memorial on September 10, 2011 (the day before the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy)

http://rpcrowe.smugmug.com/Landscapes/San-Diego-California/Veterans...

The duplicates of the colorful jeep "skins" will be on sale during the tour. The jeeps will be driven by celebrities of all types including three past American Presidents. Scrapbooks will be compiled of the journey, with photos and signatures. The jeeps and scrapbooks will be auctioned off aboard the USS Antietam. All proceeds from the sale of the duplicate "skins" and the jeeps and scrapbooks will be donated to help wounded veterans.

My wife, Judy, and I had the honor of riding in this jeep as I was selected to be one of the Grand Marshalls of the 2010 Veteran's Day Parade in San Diego. It was a wonderful (and somewhat tearful for me) experience as we rode behind the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and Band to lead the parade.

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Congrats!!!! ... and a Happy Thanksgiving, too!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

What an honor that must have been. Thank you for your service.

[Camilla and Darwin]

What an honor, congratulations.

[BG and Gavin]

What an honour! It must have been quite a day. We spent our Canadian "Rembrance Day" with my DH marching in the parade, followed by ceremony and wreath laying at the cenotaph, followed by visits to the Legion, Air Force Club, Navy Club and Army Mess. for food and refreshments. We have been doing this for 20 years or so and alway enjoy catching up with friends and talking with veterans young and old. It is a very important day, a day to remember.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

What a special honor and privilege for you. Congratulations.