Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride -
Saturday 6th July 2013
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UPDATE (9 Feb)
The latest on the Texas portion of AMRR !
1) #1 BFTS Museum will again be our host in Terrell, Thanks guys and gals of the Museum !
2) Mark Hardin will do the flyover this year with his son, East Texas coordinator Chris will be up there with them taking pictures ! Thanks Mark !
3) Mike Ecklund will again be playing the Bagpipes for us ! Thank You Mike !
4) Hotel changed to the Best Western, for reservations call: 972-563-1521, ask for Stephanie and tell her you are with the Allied Ride ! Thanks Stephanie !
5) And more to follow ! We are not done yet !
The Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride for Terrell, Tx on July 6th 2013, will start on the West Side of Fort Worth, with planned stop and meets in Dallas, and Westside of Terrell at the #1 BFTS British Museum, to meet up with East Texas riders, The plan is to mass ride into Terrell under escort from the Terrell Police.
This year, the memorial service will be for the fallen British Aviators and all the Allied Warriors lost, from the Past to the Present, the Marine Corp. League of Terrell has kindly offered their color guard which will have all three flags of the countries involved to pay respect. George (Tank) Sherman will do the opening address, with Padre doing the prayer and a poem. Will lay the wreath honoring those buried in Terrell and around the world for the Allied Forces, Mike Ecklund from Terrell will play the Bagpipe, my brother, Dale Sherman will play the bugle and do "Last Post". For those that do not know "Last Post" is the British version of Taps. And Then there will be closing remarks.
We are currently in the process of working a luncheon to be put on back at the British Museum after the Memorial Service that will be held in the Aircraft Hanger next to the British Museum, tables, chairs and fans will be available to help cool off from the July heat, will keep everyone updated on this as we get nearer the date !
This year we have booked an entire hotel, Best Western Country Inn, if you would like to reserve a room, King Bed = $50.00 or Two Queens = $60.00, there are smoking rooms, but on a limited basis, Please call Stephanie at 972-563-1521 and tell her you are booking for the Allied Ride, we will again this year, as in the years past have the parking lot, with food available with live entertainment, B.Y.O.B. or what ever you drink, if you do not like what is being cooked, there are several fast food places within walking distance, the Hotel is located on the North Side of I-20 and Hwy 34.
No. 1 British Flying Training School (BFTS) Terrell, Texas was the largest Training base out of 6 here in the States, over 2,000 Pilots were trained here from the United Kingdom and the United States, unfortunately, through training accidents, 20 Airmen, R.A.F. Cadets did not make it home. See the following sites for further details:
http://www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/1bftsterrell.html
http://www.txgenweb5.org/txkaufman/cemeteries/oakland.htm
This is an open ride / drive for everyone to attend, whether MC, Motorcycle Group, or a Lone Wolf, Motorcycles or Cages. The only thing requested is Leaving the attitude at home and showing your respect and pride in what and why we are doing this !
LEST WE FORGET
