Riders were briefed on Scotty Wilson's life and they were advised on how we would provide riders for the pending missions that were to be held at two shelters within a few minutes of each other.  Honor Bikes were identified and included a member of the 457th TFS and PGR member, Terry Smith.  A few riders were dispatched to prepare shelter A and then the remaining riders were sent to prepare shelter C for this mission. 

In advance of the service we found many former squadron mates preparing for the service with Col. Cox receiving instructions on the process from the Air Force Honor Guard.  The MRC noticed a tall Army Major standing by and asked him how he knew Scotty. He told me that Scotty saved his life by guiding him as a kid to become a man.  He was given a PGR coin and later the two of us shared a drink from a flask to toast Scotty. 

Once the service began the Honor Guard performed the military service and presented the Flag to Col. Cox who then presented it to Mrs. Wilson.  The Colonel then went into the life of Scotty and made a presentation of a shadow box to Mrs. Wilson.

After military honors were completed the MRC identified several riders to move to shelter B for that service. The remaining riders furled the flags.  At the debrief, the flask was shared with Terry Smith first and then any rider who wanted it. Fair skies Scotty.