Posted on 11/22/2006 7:20:36 AM PST by Velveeta
Bryan (left) walked off the plane to the cheers of hundreds of emtional American Airlines employees who gathered to greet him.
Next to him is twin brother Bobby.
Bryan Anderson is helped into a motorcycle sidecar.
(News reports stated 150 or so Patriot Guard members were among those welcoming Bryan home.)
The Chicago Sun Times has dedicated today's paper to Bryan Anderson.
Welcome home, Bryan.
Thoughts and prayers to all our Military, Veterans and their families.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you to all who serve and their families.
Our family's prayers this Thanksgiving will be for you.
Jeepers, where was the kleenex alert?
What a story.....what a man!
Thank you for this incredible post. It brought tears to my eyes and pride in my heart for our incredible patriots.
Thought you all might enjoy this ping.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Kind regards,
Vel
Ooops, sorry - 5 hanky warning.
Believe me, it was tough to post the pics through streaming tears.
Damned blurry monitor.....
I am overjoyed by your spirit Bryan and I am so grateful that your life ain't over.
Thank you for your service and may God bless you and your endeavors.
Velveeta thank you for the ping and may you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Mine too, I must need a new one...
Wow. This MAN is an example to us all.
Giving Thanks.
Kind regards,
Vel
Same to you TexKat.
Prayers for our heroes.
My office is in Rolling Meadows and it was an AWESOME sight. They started the procession at the Village Hall and snaked through downtown R.M. then onto the main road to a local favorite sports bar & grill. I read in the local paper they were doing this, but had no idea what time. About 3:00 PM, I was sitting in my office up on the eighth floor when police sirens were going nuts. I looked out and the police had cordoned off side streets and the exit ramp to the tollway. Along came the procession with more police cars, an enclosed limo, and well over a hundred Harleys with flags flying. The sight and sound of that many Harleys at once was UNBELIEVABLE. The windows in my office were shaking. The procession lasted a good 5 minutes. I was really moved by this, and I'm not afraid to admit I had a lump in my throat. People on the side of the road were saluting as the calvacade went by.
God bless Bryan and God bless America.
I have a lump in my throat reading your description.
Wish I would have known, I'd have driven out there.
You're one cold man if all you had was a lump in your throat.
What an awesome homecoming for one of America's finest.
He's a cutie pie and a hero.
Great post. Reminded me of the following quote:
"If you don't stand behind our troops, please, feel free to stand in front of them!" Source: Unknown Veteran
Take that CNN!!
That's a great quote!
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