I did a little research on his ‘yearly’ standing at Full Dress Attention
He has quite the following each year, and they line the streets to just to see him do this. He holds that salute for three hours!
It was said that for a fully fit soldier to hold that Salute for that length of time is almost impossible...and astoundingly so when he is a wounded...
In 2011 he had a broken wrist....and STILL held that salute though veterans watching saw he was having some distress....they came out and gave his some water and aspirin...but he never broke his SAlute.
His Grandmother..in her 80’s...stands along side the road and will not sit til her grandson does....remarkable stamina for the entire family!
I also understand he began this to honor the Vietnam soldiers who were so mistreated after the war....we can all be so proud and grateful to him for filling in that gap..as others have tried also to do.
Trusting I have the right information...but it is known he has great respect and love ‘from’ his country for taking “His Stand”.
"I also understand he began this to honor the Vietnam soldiers who were so mistreated after the war..."
Correct, his father is a Vietnam Vet, a Marine, much of Tim's childhood was marred by his father's experiences, both in country and after his return. That was also a part of his motivation for becoming a Marine. He does an incredible amount of work with our wounded heroes. See if you can find him on FaceBook.
Little of my background:
I'm with "Run For The Wall" (www.RFTW.ORG) I've been supporting Rolling Thunder since 96, and have been in DC for Memorial Day the last 18 years, that's how I originally met Tim. He's been traveling with us from LA to DC the last few years.