Spring Trudges Ahead...

Tony on his first new bike!

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Today, spring trudged ahead with sunshine and mid 60 degree temperatures. In spite of the up and down spring tendencies, local motorbike riding has been good. My friend Tony purchased his first brand new motorcycle, and today was his first true ride. On the 19th of this month is the “Blessing of the Bikes” at a church in Murrysville, Pa. … more on that, that weekend. A lot of returning vets have found their way to their local Motorcycle shop; you could be next, back home and riding across our great and grand country. Harleys are a great way to meet the opposite sex.

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If you do make it home and get in your new car or on your motorcycle, please take caution on the roads. Too many vets cash it in on the roads, after making it home from the war. Pfc. James “Hap” Writt of Export, a veteran of Iraq, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, the 21 year-old man who was proud to be a Marine, died in a speed related accident on the way home from Camp Lejeune. He was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School in 2005. I do very few updates in regard to casualties, only when they are more than just news, but a lesson that may save another. Just like your boot training, You Will Do under Stress what you Train To Do, so Please Train yourself to be a very safe driver, and practice it until it is second nature!


We wish the family and friends of Pfc. James “Hap” Writt our best wishes and our condolences.

I usually avoid the negative in this column as already stated, but I think an occasional reminder that danger can be found everywhere is needed. Do not let your guard down when you come back. We want you back, and we want you to live a long and prosperous life! Even when you are out of the war zone, life can be dangerous. But, and there always is a but in life, life is worth the risk, so enjoy and appreciate it for all of your time.

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Next Monday is the home opener for the Pirates. I will be there! Next week’s update will be on Monday night, after the game!

Sports may not be important in the big scheme of things, but, and there always is a but in life, it sure is nice to have fun in these trying times. If you get the chance to take in a Pirate game this year, Go!

My Harley, our Spring.

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Keep your head down,

Henry Hill, Plum Pennsylvania