Ed. Note:  The below email exchanges were between our Legion Riders Director, Ruben Aguirre, and the Commander of the Special Troops Battalion at Ft. Sam Houston, Lt Col Barbara Holcomb.  It's best to read from the bottom up.

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Dennis, would it be appropriate to put these emails on our Legion web site for all to read.  I have known Barbara Holcomb back when she was a Captain, she is now LT.  Col.  She is in charge of the group of men/women that do the funerals at Ft Sam Houston Cemetery along with the Military Police and a few other duties.  (Ed. Note:  She is the Commander of the Special Troops Battalion at Ft. Sam.)  She is a great person and believes dearly in what our Riders are doing.  I just wanted to thank her troops.  If you do put it on the web site please remove all of this email and also her email address.  Thanks

Barb, you are seeing another part of us (Debi, I and our Riders) that was not expressed before.  As you well know we are extremely patriotic and firmly believe in honoring any and ALL fallen warriors of our nation.  Our motorcycle group (American Legion Riders) are composed of Legionnaires, all are veterans and we want to make a difference in how our country shows these families of our fallen warriors the honors and respect they deserve.  Please extend our heart felt gratitude to your organization of men/women that contributed to the _expression of faith, loyalty and honors to these families.  Their job is not being unrecognized; in fact it is being recognized throughout our community and our nation.  They are performing a wonderful service and an outstanding job by your troops.  Please inform them that they are a much needed part to the closure for these families.  Our Riders have taken a personal commitment to providing this contribution (of attendance) to as many funerals (missions) as we are asked to participate.  We will continue this endeavor for as long as the need is required.  I extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to you and your troops for the excellent job that is being done.  God bless.