This group of kids were waiting anxiously for "Uncle Jeff !"
U.S. Army Recruiter Nathan Lolley and his wife, Tania, from Marshall, were on their first PGR Mission !
Viet Nam vet Jim Tubbs
Bruce Knieff had "easy duty" today, after handling details at the Marshall Armory the day before.
Dave Olson had a son coming home !
One of our newest members, Cheri Novak, gets a hug !
PGR member Barb Zaeska had a brother coming home !
"Dusty"
Gwen and Lissa
Welcome, New member Scott Russell, from Redwood Falls
A huge flag is raised for the buses to drive under !
All the trees had yellow ribbons !
Our youngest flag waver on the flag line was waiting for her daddy !
Jeremy Vanderhagen from the Montevideo unit asked the PGR several times to help him out. Here is PooBear helping to direct traffic
Jeremy was a pleasure to work with, and took a moment to visit with Viet Nam veteran Jim Tubbs.
Captain "Don't call me sir" Watters walked the flag line and thanked all the members. Thank you "SIR ! " Here he greets Scott and Larry
The PGR flag line was requested to help guide the procession into the proper lane
Kerry and Lyn
Here they come !
The first escort rider comes into view and the crowd starts cheering !
The escort riders, led by former National Guardsman Chris Dunsmore, make the turn into the armory
Chris follows the flag line to the roar of the crowd waiting in front of the armory
The first bus makes the turn
Viet Nam vet Dave Mude brings up the rear of the escort riders. Other riders also included Jay Nelson, Chris Marshel, Dan Cudmore, and Gary Meyers.
A view from the flag line
The PGR stands the Flag Line in honor of the 151st Field Artillery Headquarters Battery
The troops march in to the roar of the crowd. No one even realized that the Army Song was being sung !
Note the PGR members standing above the podium. That was a special request proudly fulfilled by the PGR
The "Chord Ayres" acapella singing group, far left, sang the Army Song and the National Anthem
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Olson, from Alexandria, had the honor of standing above the podium, to welcome home their son.
The troops prepare for dismissal. WELCOME HOME !
A shirt from the Appleton Unit, who came home the same day
