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Ron, that was Danny Cochran from Guntruck KING CONG. She was the first of 6 Guntrucks that came to help Proud American when she fell and Danny was on her. He's a good troop.Got home a bit ago, WAS a great day, also met a 523 gun trucker, a real highlight of today, THANK YOU PB for making this event something that HAS becomes VERY IMPORTENT to some of us. Also got to do a quick snatch recovery ( Troys gun jeep died), Got to shake hands with some known hands as well as new hands,
Someone on the sideline as I was towing the 151 said "Great, a wrecker (Joules crane truck) doing it's job", I replied "A Steel Soldier NEVER leaves a SOLDIER behind".
Again THANK YOU Mr. PB
AH HAH!!! I know exactly who you are and we would have been in deep kimchi had you, your son and all the others not come to our rescue!!As most of you read this, you'll say who's this posting, never heard of him. I have set back in the shadows and just watched PaPa Bear's DUKW thread. When PaPa Bear invited me to drive a vehicle in the parade I jumped at the chance. For those of you that have not had the opportunity to visit Camo Compound it truly is a magical place for military equipment to retire to when released from active duty. I was allowed to drive Troy's dump truck in the parade you can see it in Joker's Wild posted pictures. Troy, my son and I say THANKS. To PaPa Bear I say THANK YOU for the invite, the fellowship, the vehicles, and yes the spread of food that was unbelievable no way to leave hungry except by your own choice. To the forum members that have not ever had the chance to meet PaPa Bear and his crew let me tell you they are a very special group of people that truly care about our military. I was awestruck at the sheer number of military vehicles this private group of people put in a parade for veterans. 18 vehicles...think about that. I probably just missed them but I never saw an active military vehicle in the parade, if there were, someone let me know so I can edit this. As I go about this week, I will remember those proud soldiers that were there smiling, laughing and joking, and never one complaint...they did not get to see any of this because they lost their eyesight in the service of this country. What was my complaint? Again PaPa Bear thanks and when the DUKW goes for a swim you've just gotta be aboard remember they have a whole 3 feet free board. That's 36 inches from the waterline to top rail.
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