Christmas came a day early for Blue and Gold Stars in Pennsylvania.  Dozens of Blue and Gold Star parents, as well as O.I.F./ O.E.F. veterans received a knock on the door from groups of grateful veterans.  This was done with manpower and material support provided by Second Brigade Motorcycle Club, who have stood as Eagles since our inception on St Patrick's Day 2007 and proved their resolve to veterans causes again on Christmas Eve 2010.

We brought complete Christmas dinners, with turkey and all the trimmings to men and women who could not have been more appreciative.  One Vietnam Gold Star mom asked, "Can I give you a donation to help others?". No mom, you can't.  This was so you'd know that mom is never forgotten and we ALL KNOW mom serves with us.

Christmas Eve 2006 Sgt Jae Moon was killed in action in Iraq.  Christmas Eve 2010 his mom and dad, Korean immigrants who proudly display Old Glory on a flag pole outside their house, choked up when I brought them their dinner.  Through tears, on both sides, they expressed their sincere thanks and love for all who have worn the uniform of the US military.

A Gold Star dad asked if the dinner couldn't benefit someone else more in need.  This, even though he has two small children and has been out of work for the better part of a year.  I know why they are called Gold Stars.  It's because they are beyond precious and their countenance brightens everything around them.

The O.I.F./O.E.F. Vets were uniformly appreciative, professional and respectful.  Every one of them asked what they could do to repay this gesture of dinner.  "You take care of the next generation of warriors," we told them.  "Roger that!!", they all responded.  I know they will.

There are many ways we could have spent our day, but I feel comfortable speaking for all of us who participated when I say, There's nothing we could have done today that would have been a better use of our time and money.  God Bless all who serve and have served.  Special thanks to the Generation That's Saving the World.  Merry Christmas everyone.  Manchu