DragonRider Posted September 1, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 1, 2008 Well, we had a nice get together at Hooters for our own Clay18, to send him back to Iraq for his second tour in the sandbox. Had a great turnout we had 21 people show up for the meet. We had old friends, new friends and new babies.....Clays baby girl. Thanks to all those that showed up To show Clay how much we appreciate what he and all the other service personal are doing for us........... "THANKS CLAY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 1, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 1, 2008 Nice job folks, just wish the country wasn't so big sometimes. Looks like you gave him a great send off, thanks for the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted September 1, 2008 Share #3 Posted September 1, 2008 Looks like ya`ll had a Great time!! Clay...... Thank You !!!! God Speed for a safe return home !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay18 Posted September 1, 2008 Share #4 Posted September 1, 2008 thanks for everyone that came out. maybe we can get that meet and eat in bagdad this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 1, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 1, 2008 Looks like a nice turnout. Sure would have liked to have been there. Take care of yourself clay and thanks for what you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted September 1, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 1, 2008 Sorry I missed your sendoff Clay, looks like a great time. Stay safe over there, and THANK YOU for your service. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 1, 2008 Share #7 Posted September 1, 2008 What cecdoo said!! God Bless you Clay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted September 1, 2008 Share #8 Posted September 1, 2008 Sure would have liked to have been there too, but wasnt in the making for me. Clay, I wish you a safe journey and a safe return home!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted September 1, 2008 One of our newer members just departed for home, this was his first meet with VR and I think he came away impressed with the group he met, of course some of our more colorful chararcters were not present, good thing maybe????. He was one of 3 new comers that showed for Clays send-off. Bryan Lay, Redbeard, and Dave3, were making their first meet and it was great having them show. Readbeard was on his Drifter but will soon be picking up his RSV. Dave was on board a blue 2nd Gen and Bryan had a beautiful 03 custome painted 2nd gen with matching trailer(pics). What a great group we had, even had FlyingLow cage it with his family so it was a great meet. Just wish we would have had more time. Most will recognize old and familiar faces in the pics I will try to list them if I missed you sorry, didnt pass out an attendance list, we just had too much fun. Blackjack Sleeperhawk Sleeperhawks Mechanic RiderDuke Craig Kimberly Pick Atlanta Dragonslayer DragonRider DragonLady Clay18 LadyClay & Chelby 86er Flyin Low and family (5) Craz Dave and Wife......Harley Invader Redbeard Dave3 Bryan Lay Blackjack Thanks again to everyone who showed up, was fun and cant wait for this group to meet again.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted September 1, 2008 Share #10 Posted September 1, 2008 CLAY. ditto to what ALL the others said.keep your head down and your powder dry. hope to meet ya in person , one of these days. just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted September 1, 2008 Share #11 Posted September 1, 2008 One of our newer members just departed for home, this was his first meet with VR and I think he came away impressed with the group he met, of course some of our more colorful chararcters were not present, good thing maybe????. He was one of 3 new comers that showed for Clays send-off. Bryan Lay, Redbeard, and Dave3, were making their first meet and it was great having them show. Readbeard was on his Drifter but will soon be picking up his RSV. Dave was on board a blue 2nd Gen and Bryan had a beautiful 03 custome painted 2nd gen with matching trailer(pics). What a great group we had, even had FlyingLow cage it with his family so it was a great meet. Just wish we would have had more time. Most will recognize old and familiar faces in the pics I will try to list them if I missed you sorry, didnt pass out an attendance list, we just had too much fun. Blackjack Sleeperhawk Sleeperhawks Mechanic RiderDuke Craig Kimberly Pick Atlanta Dragonslayer DragonRider DragonLady Clay18 LadyClay & Chelby 86er Flyin Low and family (5) Craz Dave and Wife......Harley Invader Redbeard Dave3 Bryan Lay Blackjack Thanks again to everyone who showed up, was fun and cant wait for this group to meet again.............. Lewis, what can you tell us about that little "chevy trailer"? man that looks neat. just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetnothing Posted September 1, 2008 Share #12 Posted September 1, 2008 Thank You Clay, for what you do for the rest of us!!! Take care and have a safe journey, and make sure you come back for that wonderful wife, and beautiful baby!! We will keep you in our prayers, as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted September 1, 2008 Share #13 Posted September 1, 2008 I really wished that I could have made this one. Clay, you be safe over there. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted September 1, 2008 Share #14 Posted September 1, 2008 My sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone that attended this Special Event in honor of our good friend and patriot Clay18. We had a great turnout of VR.org friends and family, and as might be expected, there was a good mix of familiar faces and the always-pleasant surprise of seeing some new ones, as noted previously by Dragonrider. A super-special thanks go out to those who "went the distance" in order to attend: Riderduke rode in from VA, Sleeperhawk & the Mechanic rode over from SC, and Bryan Lay who rode over from Warner Robins GA in a most round-about way! We all wish you the very best, Clay, and will look forward to yet another excuse to get-together upon your safe return home. My hat's off to you, Laurie, for being a brave and courageous wife in support of your husband and family. If there is anything we can do in Clay's absence, don't hesitate to let us (your "other" family!) know... Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pick Posted September 1, 2008 Share #15 Posted September 1, 2008 Thanks to all for the invite! My daughter, Cat, Redbeard and I had a great time, seeing some old friends and making some new. Its really hard to get time off to get to these meetings, but when you do, it makes it all the much better. Was enjoyable putting faces with names, Sleeperhawk, SH Mechanic, Blackjack and all. We did enjoy ourselves! Clay, be safe and godspeed, hope to see you back here on our soil real soon!!!!!!!!!!! Again, had a great time, thanks to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted September 1, 2008 Share #16 Posted September 1, 2008 thanks for everyone that came out. maybe we can get that meet and eat in bagdad this time Clay, My son in law was slated to go to Irag this Oct. He's in the Marines and he's already done one tour in Afghanistan. Now they are telling them they may have to go back to Afghanistan again. Do you see this happening to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 1, 2008 Share #17 Posted September 1, 2008 Clay sorry I couldn't make this one. For what you can have a good trip and build some GOOD memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted September 1, 2008 Share #18 Posted September 1, 2008 thanks for everyone that came out. maybe we can get that meet and eat in bagdad this time One of the mess halls on Liberty is pretty decent, but I would vote for the felafel stand on the Iraqi FOB at Taji. Just remind everybody to bring Cipro. Sorry we didn't get to make it. We will get together before you get out of here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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