Day 101 – Murietta, CA – Lake Havasu, AZ
September 16, 2010 Early morning interview, 430am early. Stayed up and followed my cousins truck 2 hours to Barstow then another three hours through desolate land to Lake Havasu, Arizona. Right thru the Mohave desert. I was invited to participate in the Havasu Patriot Days. There is a Vietnam traveling wall here for 10 days … Read more
Day 100 – Murietta, CA
September 15, 2010 This is my 100th day on the road, with approx 60 more ahead. Lately I have been extremely tired and wish sometimes that I was back in Virgina. I am overwhelmed by the extent of energy it takes to get to new places and meet new people. Different environments, different expectations, sharing … Read more
Dennis Miller Clip
Click Here to listen to Dennis Miller talk about his experiences with Honor and Remember at the Lompoc Elk’s Lodge September 11th, 2010.
Day 99 – Escondido, CA
September 14, 2010 Today I made the drive to Escondido where Terrie had arranged a speaking opportunity at the American Legion Post 149 for 5pm. Everything did not quite go according to plan however in the end I was able to speak to about 40 Legion and DAV members. They will be flying the flag … Read more
Day 98 – Venice, CA
September 13, 2010 Today was a work/rest day, staying with my son, and catching up. He took a half day and we hung out went to lunch, a movie, walked the area and then spent the evening chatting. It was great to have the time with him as we did not get to talk much … Read more
Day 97 – Lompoc, Santa Monica, Riverside, CA
September 12, 2010 Today was planned to be a very busy day. I will be back on that breakneck pace for the entire day. It started out at breakfast with Debbie and her friends at the American Legion in Lompoc. It was one more opportunity to share the vision and eat among veterans. This was … Read more
Day 96 – Lompoc, CA
September 11, 2010 I cant properly relay all of the hard work that Debbie and her team have extended to make today so incredibly special. They have been preparing for tonight’s dinner for months. The arrangements for the dinner, the auction items, the decorations, the ticket sales and much more. I have not a clue … Read more
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-12
Beautiful ceremony this morning with Gold Star families at Kawaiahao church. http://twitpic.com/2lozst # Please pray there is about a 5% chance I could meet with the governor of CA today. Thank you. http://twitpic.com/2mibzq # Didn't meet the governor but had a wonderful ceremony with gold star families. Headed to lompoc # Safely in Lompoc after … Read more
Day 95 – Lompoc, CA
September 10, 2010 Tom and I are staying at the home of Deb and Todd Bastian. They are incredible hosts and it is an honor to be invited into their home. Deb is a proud gold star mother who lost her son Derek on Memorial day 2005. Debbie and I connected earlier this year in … Read more
Day 95 – Sacramento, Lompoc CA
September 9, 2010 This morning bright and early I woke up at 430am to interview with Tony Macrini, WNIS. This is a weekly appointment and Tony has been sharing my story ever since I left in June. You can listen online every Thursday morning 730am eastern. http://www.wnis.com/index2.shtml Following, at 7am, I was able to do … Read more
Day 94 – Sacramento, CA
September 8, 2010 Yesterday Tom and I scoped out the parking possibilities for the Beast near the capitol. We had talked to the city and highway police and were coming up empty when we discovered some 10 hour parking meters. It was decided that we would try and get into the city very early in … Read more
Day 93 – Sacramento, CA
September 7, 2010 Today after some catching up and posting pictures to the gallery, Tom and I went on a reconnaissance mission to the state capitol for location scouting and parking opportunities for tomorrows event. We were also able to give the Beast a much needed washing. Tomorrow: Morning legislator meetings, Ceremony at 3pm “All … Read more
Day 92 – Roseville, CA
September 6, 2010 Arrived after an all night flight and little sleep in Sacramento. Deborah was kind enough to pick me up and we headed straight to the glass shop to pick up the finished RV. The windshield had been repaired and I had forgotten what it was like to see through a clear window. … Read more
Day 91 – Honolulu, HI – Sacramento, CA
September 5, 2010 This will be my last morning in Honolulu. Each phase of the journey seems to end much quicker than I would like. However this leg has been a wonderful blessing. Today I visited a local church and was able to share the spiritual side of my vision and also present a personalized … Read more
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-05
Meeting and presentations with NV gov went great. Boarding now for Hawaii. Great weknd planned. Check itinerary. Thank you for the prayers. # I promise to send more interesting pictures, but I made it safely. State number 37. http://twitpic.com/2kmr8l # Welcomed by an amazing Hawaiian rainbow. http://twitpic.com/2kr1ry # Honestly this really is the view from … Read more
Day 90 – Honolulu, HI
September 4, 2010 Today was a light day of historic adventure. Mark and I visited the Pearl Harbor historic area and were given a personal tour of the famed USS Missouri. The Missouri gained its notoriety by being the place of surrender for the the nation of Japan when the war ended in 1945. On … Read more
Day 89 – Honolulu, HI
September 3, 2010 This may be one of the most significant and memorable days of my journey. I am not sure I can adequately describe the days events and my emotions but I will give it my best attempt. Today thanks to the efforts and coordination of Rep Mark Takai and Lisa his assistant an … Read more
Day 88 – Honolulu, HI
September 2, 2010 Wow, 3am does come early, especially after an emotional previous day and a long mountainous drive. But today is a day I have been waiting for since the planning began. The farthest point of my journey, Hawaii the 37th state so far. I have now made it more than 16,000 miles. And … Read more
Day 87- Carson City, NV – Sacramento, CA
September, 1, 2010 Busy day today, started with a radio interview on local station early am. Great interview with Panama and the listeners in the Reno area. Followed by a Starbucks appt with Senator Williams. He is a state Senator in the Sparks area and was extremely supportive of the Honor and Remember mission. We … Read more
Day 86- Reno, NV
August 31, 2010 Meetings did not work out as planned. Had housekeeping to do with postings and preparing for tomorrow. I want to thank Christi and Ballard for taking amazing care of me while in town. Christi is a terrific chef and surprised me at every meal. Ballard was a great companion as we ran … Read more
Day 85 – Reno, NV
August 30, 2010 Today is yet to reveal itself. Rest and catch up. Tomorrow: Potential meeting with the Nevada TAG and author Boone Colter. Blessings, George
Day 84 – Las Vegas – Reno, NV
August 29, 2010 Put Patty on a plane at 530 this morning and then headed out for the long drive back to Reno with the Larsens. The weather was great, in the mid 60’s, and the drive beautiful. We arrived safely 8 hours later. Patty did arrive back in Norfolk safely, around 530pm eastern time. … Read more
Day 83 – Las Vegas, NV
August 28, 2010 A day spent walking with Patty, Kenny and his two friends from LA. Seemed like miles and it probably was. There is way too much to describe and we only visited probably 3 hotels. I will leave my opinion at the door, but there is an amazing display of money pouring into … Read more
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-29
Honor and Remember in Olympia! http://twitpic.com/2hakiy # Now in Salem OR, ceremony 8/24, 10am Iraq memorial. Please join us. # Honor and Remember in Salem, OR! http://twitpic.com/2hurh3 # Great meeting in Lakeview with county commish and VFW members. Five hour drive to Reno and now settling in for early morn trip to Las Vegas. # … Read more
Day 82 – Reno – Las Vegas, NV
August 27, 2010 Today was a long travel day as we head to Las Vegas for the Hannity Freedom concert. left the RV at the Larsens in order to save about 1000 miles of wear and of course the 6 miles to the gallon. It was better of course to get to know them and … Read more
Day 81 – Lakeview, OR – Reno, NV
August 26, 2010 Had a great meeting this morning thanks to Robert Hildebrand, with the Lakeview County Commissioner along with VFW representatives. They unanimously endorsed the flag and I left one for them to start flying right away. We said our goodbyes and headed on the lengthy trip to Reno, about 5 hours with the … Read more
Day 80 – Eugene – Lakeview, OR
August 25, 2010 Had a great evening at the Gibsons with Jon and the family. Also Shawn their son was their and he is in the glass repair business with Safelite. I showed him my windshield and he is going to arrange for it to be fixed when I get to Sacramento next week! I … Read more
Day 79 – Salem, OR
August 24, 2010 Tuesday, Last night I met Paul and his sister Michele. Paul moves at about a hundred miles and hour and has been feverishly working on pulling together the best ceremony possible. He had been in touch with the veterans affairs office, legislators, Gold Star families and the PGR. It is an all … Read more