On 22 September 2012, The Fallen Hero's Dream Ride was escorted by the Oklahoma Patriot Guard to the Sgt Grit facility in Oklahoma City, OK. Jason and Julie Vinnedge, father and mother of LCpl Phillip Vinnedge, were on an across country tour to help raise funds for the following charities: Toys For Tots, Missouri Military Memorial Fund, Gold Star Mothers, and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, just to name a few.
LCpl Vinnedge was KIA while serving in Afghanistan on 13 October 2010. He served with Weapons Company, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment. The Fallen Hero's Dream Ride is a memorial dedicated to the memory of LCpl Vinnedge and the 24 other Marines that lost their lives during 3/5s deployment.
The Sgt Grit staff and customers really enjoyed the visit and look forward to seeing the Vinnedges and the Dream Ride again at our 2013 Annual Gritogether.
If you would like to read more about the Fallen Hero's Dream Ride, a link to the website is below.