Sometimes I think I have the best job in the world because of the events I get to attend. Filming veterans is usually loaded with a tremendous sense of pride in these men and women. It is very hard to look at them, listen to them tell stories about what they did, where they've been and then take in how humble they really are. Saturday was one of those days.
It started out overcast and dreading the threat of rain as I drove to the Bunker (Cpl. Larry E. Smedley National War Museum) to meet up with some Bunker Guard Riders to follow them to the event in Oviedo Florida. A group at Palm Valley FBO decided to honor veterans in a unique way. They put in a Memorial stone and bricks with their names on it, which has been done before, but it was the way they did it. It was a huge event with over 200 people, bagpipes, a choir made up of seniors and an outstanding speaker.
2nd LT. Albert "Chris" Galvan served in Iraq and Afghanistan, among other places, and is the Platoon Leader 2nd Platoon Charlie Company of the Florida National Guard. He has a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart plus a chest load of other medals but it is the love he has in his heart for two friends he lost in combat that got to everyone there.
Eustace L. Horne Jr. President of the National Vietnam War Museum was there. He's a Vietnam Veteran with a Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars with Valor, Purple Hearts and a lot more. He was a Major and served three tours.
UPDATE March 27, 2014
Corrupted Valor Broken Trust
An investigation into the claims made by Mr. Horne show that he served one tour in Vietnam with the Army Reserves. He was awarded one Bronze Star for Valor and a Purple Heart. The original information came from news reports.
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