October 10, 2010 Today is 10-10-10, not sure of the significance of that but for me its a 12 hour drive to Little Rock.  Today on my way however I have to make a slight deviation. I headed two hours to Orange TX to meet a man I consider a dear friend, Mike McQueen. Mike … Read more

October 9, 2010 Today I am visiting Houston Texas, there had not been alot planned for the weekend here, but one event I was very much looking forward to.  I was invited to a Gold Star family/friends  picnic at the Millers, Susie and Lewis lost their son Billy in the Battle for Falujah in 2004. … Read more

October 8, 2010 Travel day, leisurely 3 hour trip to Houston. Tomorrow: Gold Star Picnic at the Millers, see itinerary Blessings, George

October 7, 2010 This morning it is San Antonio and the opportunities of the day. Two important events began with a meeting with the owner of Dixie Flag. Pete is a distributor of Annin products, Annin is our manufacturer and wholesaler of screen printed HR flags. Our meeting included lunch and we had a wonderful … Read more

October 6, 2010 This morning was a sleep in day, til 8am anyway. Ha that is late for me. I had a scheduled lunch appointment with Allen Bergeron and Nancy Glass.  Allen works for the city of Austin as the mayors veteran’s council. Nancy is the director of Operation Honor our Heroes. Allen had arranged … Read more

October 5, 2010 Today I woke up ready to start the day. I met Gold Star mother Faith Zimmerman for breakfast and we strategized about the noon ceremony. At the Texas capitol rotunda in Austin, Nancy Glass arranged for a special presentation of four personalized flags. I drove the RV down to the capitol to … Read more

October 4, 2010 Today was another wonderful day on the journey through Texas. I headed to Ft Hood, about a three hour drive, where Duane Atchison SOS had set up a meeting for me with base CSM Felt.  This was a an extremely positive meeting as I explained the meaning and purpose of the flag, … Read more

October 3, 2010 Day of rest, admin catch up and RV organization. Tomorrow: Ft Hood visit. Blessings, George

October 2, 2010 Today I picked up the RV and headed to The Colony for a scheduled ceremony. I was to present flags in honor of Spc JD Hunt and Cpl Peter Courcy.  The event was held at the American Legion hall and a small group of veterans and patriots were in attendance. The Hunts … Read more

October 1, 2010 Today would prove to be an amazing day in Texas. It started with driving the RV for routine maintenance. It was time for a fluid level change and a road check. $700 later I was good to go. I had a scheduled meeting, thanks to Jack Barnes and connections, with Mr Ross … Read more

September 30, 2010 Alan arranged for me today to  meet with Representative Jodie Labenberg in Allen TX.  The meeting took place at Mimi’s restaurant and included supporters Top and Susanne…. It was a short but very successful visit. Jodie was extremely interested in the campaign and pledged her support in creating Texas legislation adopting Honor … Read more

Sherry and Randy Gilligan put together this touching video highlighting the event in Lompoc, CA. [pro-player type=”mp4″]http://honorandremember.org/HRAA/wp-content/uploads/HonorandRememberLompoc.mp4[/pro-player] Please feel free to share.

September 29, 2010 Resting here for the day and spending time with Alan. He took me to meet a local friend and former mayor and we had a great strategy discussion over breakfast. Following we visited Phil Taylor, an amazing artist who has dedicated his life to painting portraits of fallen heroes and respectfully presenting … Read more

September 28, 2010 Today was an absolute joy. I have made a new friend in Senator Brown,  a man who has a huge heart for the people of Oklahoma. Sen Brown arranged for a full day beginning with a ceremony at the Norman Veterans Center in Norman, OK.  Today I was able to share the … Read more

September 27, 2010 Today was a travel day to Oklahoma City. Early morning wake up, oatmeal with Nanny and great conversation. She is a movie buff like myself and has quite the DVD collection.   Then Brad Henderson took me over to the Canadian newspaper office for an interview and off I went. It was … Read more

September 26, 2010 Today was an absolutely perfect day from start to finish. First the weather was gorgeous, cool crisp clean air and a cloudless sky. I was invited to speak this morning at First Christian Church in Canadian. I thank pastor Cook for allowing me time in his pulpit today on Gold Star Mother’s … Read more

September 25, 2010 Today was a work and travel day. I moved 3 hours north to the home of Terry and Brad Henderson, Gold Star parents to Miles Henderson, Killed in Iraq Nov 2006. Here in Canadian TX I will take a short respite and prepare for a Sunday flag presentation. When I arrived we … Read more

September 24, 2010 Last night I rolled into Amarillo and met with my friend and contact for this city, Jack Barnes. Jack runs and organization named America Supports you Texas.  Erin Julian from Michigan had been arranging with Jack for my visit here and quite a day was planned.  Jack and I started with breakfast … Read more

September 23, 2010 Woke up this morning in a Wal mart parking lot. Ha, that sounds like I hadn’t planned it, but it was where I parked the night before. Today is Veterans appreciation at the New Mexico State Fair. Gold Star mother Pat Merville was my point of contact in NM and has worked … Read more

September 22, 2010 Continuing my leisurely journey to New Mexico State fair for ceremony and flag presentations. Tomorrow: State Fair ceremony 10:30 Blessings, George

September 21, 2010 Stayed the night at the home of Goldie and Larry Murphy. Gold Star mother of Fallen hero Dan McCants. Goldie has been working on legislator support both nationally and in the state of Arizona and was working on possible appointments for me today. Since session is in recess right now we were … Read more

September 20, 2010 Driving 2 hours to Phoenix. Today’s event at Papago National Guard Armory, 130pm Ceremony. Goldie had arranged a wonderful ceremony at the Papago National Guard Armory. Many Gold Star families were in attendance as well as participation from veterans organizations and the military. With the assistance of General Brown several flag presentations … Read more

September 19, 2010 Today would be a great day of expectations. We started with a wonderful Paulette breakfast and headed to church with Jasmine, “Fountain of Life” Assembly of God. The pastor was gracious to allow me a portion of the pulpit to share my message. As you know I look for opportunity every Sunday … Read more

September 18, 2010 Headed out early for Prescott Valley from Lake Havasu City. I have to tell you this has been the hottest state so far as temperatures reached 108. My temperature gauge even rebelled and started creeping east. It was a 3 1/2 hour drive through barren desert but I made it safely without … Read more

September 17, 2010 Made it to the event at Lake Havasu last night and met up with the organizer. The main feature of Patriot Days is the traveling tribute to the fallen and especially the Vietnam Wall. I had met this group last year in Ogden Utah. Today was opening ceremonies for the week long … Read more