Our wounded warrior, makes it home for Thanksgiving....

A really long post!!!!

We went to Corys home instead of going across the river to the airport. We waited about an hour and finally got the word through some of this group of veterans. The plane had touched down at 3:36Pm. It had been a special charter donated by a group that does this for vets, the local pilot even donated her time. The VFW paid for the car to drive Cory and his Mom to the house.

 The front of the house. Another veterans help group, donated their time and materials to retrofit the house, bathroom, etc., so that Cory can get around inside easier.

 It was pretty cold! But at least it didnt rain1!!!! That is my Hubby in the black vest, Meghan, and my Mom with the red blanket.

 Meghan got interviewed by the Columbian newspaper. The Columbian videos Here is the link to one of the stories that this reporter did. It is good.

 Marques holding a flag. The VFW provided all of the flags.

 The house is behind that little red maple tree.

 This little guy was so cute, and posed for me!!

 Channel 12 and 6 news.

 Waiting, waiting.

 Here they come!!!!

 The Patriot Guard escorted them all the way from the airport home!!! This group does absolutely wonderful things!!!

One of the things that they do, is provide an honor guard for soldiers at their burials, it is very moving. They quietly surround the cemetery and will not let any hecklers or others disturb the ceremony. If it happens, they quietly, escort them away. They are awesome. But this is a much much happier occasion!!!!

Thats them!

The man in the plaid jacket is Corys Dad.

That is Cory just to the left of his Dad in the plaid.

The first time Dad seen his new leg, in person.

Cory and Dad.

That is Corys Mom in the dark brown jacket, Cory and Dad. This young soldier gave a very moving speach. He asked us all to not forget his unit still in Afganistan and the three that didnt make it.

Then this young man waded into the crowd, and shook everyones hand and talked to almost everyone. He is a great person.

At the end of his speech he looked up and said, "Wow! Thats a lot of flags" LOL

The Vancouver policeman in front of him is his brother in law.

The Patriot Guard standing in the driveway.

He must have talked to people for 45 min or so!!!!

The Guard had really neat bikes!!! Trikes LOL

A group of younger vets getting their picture taken with Cory.

Two or three of the bikes were lit up!! This one in purple.

I liked the blue one!

One of those backwards trikes!

And we headed home. This was a great experience. I am so glad that Cory got to come home, in more ways than one.

Thank you Cory.