Riders staged at the information center where the family was met by the ride captain and the plaque presented to Mrs. Phillips.  One of the family friends introduced himself as Mr. Talley.  This is Col Bernard L. Talley, Jr., USAF (Ret) who spent 7 years as a POW in Hanoi.  After the rider briefing this American Hero was introduced to the riders.  He explained that both he and Col. Phillips were in Vietnam at the same time, only he was in 'jail'.  It was an honor to meet this Hero.

After the briefing the riders proceeded to the shelter B and set up the flag line.  Two big flag bikes were assigned to escort the Colonel and his family to the shelter.  Once the family arrived, a full honor guard provided the honors due to this Airman who served his country so faithfully.

After the service, many family members came by the riders to say thank you.  Families just do not know how much of an honor it is for us to stand for them.