From the President

Posted September 18, 2010

 Thanks!

To all that participated in the Bob Pepin's Memorial Service and Honor Guard Escort.
24 NLMC motorcycles participated in the escort of 6 cars of family members to and from the cemetery, staging at the Fair Oaks municipal building across from the Montville High School. We departed same with a Montville Police Cruiser leading us to I 395 where our new Road Guard Program kicked in making for a smooth operation to and from the cemetery, where a dozen PGR members were waiting in a Flag line. There was a brief service and eulogy presented by our Chaplain Steve Natale. We later returned to the NLMC Clubhouse for a social gathering and food. One of Bob's best friends lead us in a pray by our newly constructed monument and flag pole, where the names of deceased active members will be remembered on brass plates that will be attached to a granite head stone. The flags were flown at half staff.

Special Thanks:

Rich Woodhall, Steve Natale, and Carey Nielsen Initial Planners

Steve Natale - A great job with the Eulogy

Bubba & Karen Gowin, Mark Beebe, Rick Hazlett, Patti Duerrler - A great job with the house and food service.

PGR - Fantastic job with the flag line.

Tom Lloret - Kudos for success with the new Road Guard Program

Rich Woodhall - Kudos for a steady lead of the Honor Guard

Billy Griffin & Bubba - Thanks for the labor of love constructing the monument.

If I forgot anyone I apologize in advance. There were so many hands involved it is easy to forget someone
 
Jim