Just a Thought

I just got off the phone with a young man who made the ride to Waco for the
VA hospital rally.. Me and four of the Booze Fighters rode down together..
There were a couple of guys my age and a couple of younger men in their late
twenties and early thirties.. We decided to visit the hospital before the
ride and the five of us jumped the curb and parked on the lawn next to one
of the dorms.. Our reception was the warmest and we were made to feel
appreciated.. While we circulated amongst those old heroes and warriors from
Korea, Viet Nam and more recent conflicts.. I couldn't help notice, the
younger men seem more ill at ease and not comfortable in the company of our
old vets.. I've wondered about it since..This was the topic of our
conversation and I asked him "Why" that seemed to be the case.. My friend
agreed with my impression, his explanation was that, in the presence of
those old warriors, he was reminded just how much we owe them..He told me
that he was reminded, that all we are and all we have is due in large part
to the sacrifices of these old veterans.. Somehow .. that feeling was
uncomfortable as he associated in their company.. I am not sure I
understand, nor am I sure that I should.. I only know that we all came away
from there aware that those men sacrificed much for all of us.. We agreed
that if we fail them now, in the time of need, we will have failed our
Nation and our own integrity for generations to come.. Just a thought,
brother and sister Bikers.. Keep the faith..

Your Friend in Irving
Bill Walker