May 26 2009
Memorial Day Thoughts
Being an entrepreneur holidays tend to sneak up on me. As usual, I’m cruising through my month with my head down only to wake up and wonder why the hell no one is working today. And where I normally curse the lost productivity on those off holidays, (President’s day, etc.) – I never, ever forget Memorial Day.
I come from a family of soldiers. My dad drove a tank in WWII and my brother was a gunner on a helicopter in Viet Nam. Both saw their share of action and where my dad said virtually nothing about his time there, I simply know my brother was shot down four or five times and thankfully survived.
As for me, I never served. Just before I turned 18 the Vietnam War was winding down and then President Nixon abolished the draft. So I simply moved forward and fulfilled my dream of bolting small town Louisiana. I never once stopped to understand the incredible sacrifices every man and woman in uniform made so I and countless others could just carry on with our lives without missing a beat.
Well, today I want to openly say thank you to all of the brave men and women that afforded me that opportunity. Without your sacrifice I’d not be able to do what it is that I love…and for damned sure I’d not be able to enjoy the freedom that riding brings.
Ride On
Dwain
The Biker Guy
Dwain DeVille is the author of the upcoming book, The Biker’s Guide to Business which will be available wherever books are sold August 31. If you want to know more about the restaurants and sights he enjoyed in New Orleans, go to his BLOG or email him directly at Navigator@BikersGuidetoBusiness.Com
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