Some know, most don't, and I've tried to keep this personal and private for a long time now, but I'm in need of some assistance. My Dad has cancer and he's in the final stages, likely down to maybe 2 weeks before he's gone. It's so hard to write this, but I've just learned his only request at his funeral is to have motorcycles present. He was asked if he just wants Harleys, and he said no, all kinds (that's because he loves that I ride a Busa, and has met and ridden with many Busa riders here). 
He was always an avid rider, and the day he sold his Harley last winter broke his heart (and mine). He's a Vietnam Vet, and proudly displayed an Air Force emblem on the front of his Harley; it's still there and everytime I pass that HD, I cry (his cousin bought it and proudly keeps it just as my Dad left it as far as I know).
I've contacted the Virginia Patriot Guard in hopes that I can have riders present...wish I'd know about his wishes months ago, but he had such a tough time telling me the tough things going on because we are so close and so much alike. I'm just thankful I got word before it was too late to make arrangements.
Anyway, I'm trying to rally riders to be available if at all possible, and I know that's a tall order for most here, but I'd like to keep my friends here up to speed if that's OK, and if you can join myself and Omar to honor a fallen Vietnam Vet, I would most greatly appreciate it. If not, thoughts and prayers for my Dad and family are very welcome too.
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He was always an avid rider, and the day he sold his Harley last winter broke his heart (and mine). He's a Vietnam Vet, and proudly displayed an Air Force emblem on the front of his Harley; it's still there and everytime I pass that HD, I cry (his cousin bought it and proudly keeps it just as my Dad left it as far as I know).I've contacted the Virginia Patriot Guard in hopes that I can have riders present...wish I'd know about his wishes months ago, but he had such a tough time telling me the tough things going on because we are so close and so much alike. I'm just thankful I got word before it was too late to make arrangements.
Anyway, I'm trying to rally riders to be available if at all possible, and I know that's a tall order for most here, but I'd like to keep my friends here up to speed if that's OK, and if you can join myself and Omar to honor a fallen Vietnam Vet, I would most greatly appreciate it. If not, thoughts and prayers for my Dad and family are very welcome too.
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