| Taking Eddie Home |
| by Pam Baker | |
| Saturday, November 03, 2007 | |
 Taking Eddie Home:
Eddie asked that his ashes be spread "where the grass is green, it does not matter where, it's all one earth" I thought of many beautiful places I could have spread Eddie's ashes; Trinity Alps, Mendocino... The more I thought about it, the more I thought of his wife Helen. Eddie needs to go back to Alabama, the only home he ever knew so that his remains can be laid to rest with his wife. Helen loved Eddie unconditionally. She stood by him during the worst of times and sadly even at the expense of her own well being. I believe Helen represents the families of veterans whose voices are never heard. This trip is for Helen, and all the families who suffer in silence.
Eddie never flew after Normandy, so to honor that I thought a motorcycle road trip with Eddie's comrades would be a fitting tribute to a fallen soldier. I am painfully aware that Eddie is not the only veteran living in unfit conditions, and on this trip I hope to raise awareness of the hardships that veterans and their families endure. The TRIP DETAILS to take Eddie home have been FINALIZED. Eddie’s ashes will be carried on the Run for The Wall leaving Ontario, CA on May 14th, and will take the Central Route to Washington, D.C. and then on to Eddie’s final destination in Alabama. The Pentagon is working on a service for Eddie while in Washington, D.C., details will be provided as we have them. For information regarding the Run for The Wall please visit their website at www.rftw.org. For other information on Eddie’s trip home please contact: Pam Baker ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) You can also visit: www.myspace.com/eddielivingston to learn more about Eddie’s story.
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by SargeBob , November 18, 2007
Hello one and all, I wish to thank you for veiwing this sight, and looking and mentally soaking your brain of Pam's hard work. Please feel free and post your thoughts, ideas or ask any questions you would like. I do give you fair warning though. I made a PROMISE to Pam, Not to let anything make out sight go off track. It for the Vets, and thats it. It is political as to why we are in a war .. simple answer is.. we are.. and we will have warriors comming home. Some healthy to the eye.. some mamed.. all will have trouble sleeping and fighting their mental war for a long time. Please enjoy.. and help us do what is right by our real heros.. OUR U.S. American Military!!
by SargeBob , November 26, 2007
This goes to show that we as Americans have a vsted interest in our Warriors and Fallen commrads.. this is touching...
by cagey , January 09, 2008
I read of this on the bikerworlds website; it brought tears to my eyes. If I could participate, I would, but what I could do is push it in the forums there to pick up riders even if its only a 50 mile accompaniment down the road.
by Sargebob , January 10, 2008
Thank you very much! Pass it on! the more the louder.. we shall be heard!!
by Ghost Bear , January 21, 2008
We are in American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard in Alabama. We would be honored to help escort Eddie home. Let us know when and where.
by Tamara , January 23, 2008
This story opened my eyes and made tears roll down my cheeks. Sarge, you brought this story too my attention and I am glad you did. It is to easy to forget about the sacrifices our soldiers made and are still making. It is easy to not think about the internal and external scars the soldiers will bear for life. Most of us just sit in our cozy home and complain about what we don't have, or can't do as we sit and sip on our fancy coffee. It is because of others sacrifices that we live in peace. We should all do something to help our men and women in the military before, during, and after their tour. I will pass the word about this site. I don't ride so I will not make the journey with you to take Eddie home, but I will find a way to contribute to the mission.
by Donna , February 26, 2008
We are in Middle TN and can go as far as the Alabama State line...maybe even a little farther. Let us know where and when. It would be an honor to help escort this soldier home.
by Spook , April 20, 2008
I live between Abbeville and Eufaula Alabama about 55 miles north of Dothan. I am a Road Guard on the Southern Route and a member of the SE Alabama Patriot Guard.
by Spook , April 20, 2008
I hit the send button too fast. What are the plans on leaving DC for Dothan? We normally leave Memorial Day about 8 AM stopping in Concord, NC and then the next night in Alabama. What does your schedule look like.
by Citizens For A Better Veterans Home , April 24, 2008
Reform Party USA National Chair
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has opened up www.reformpartyusa.us and would like link/ advertise Bob's trip and Pam's site. Please contact him in Northern California at 559.3661.5867!
by Ala.Rider , May 12, 2008
I'm the Senior Ride Captain for the PGR in Dothan, and we plan on having
Eddie a celebration (Welcome Home) with his wife at the cementary at Sunset Memorial in Dothan. Flags will be flying for his entrance to his finsl resting place with her. God bless our Soldiers Past, Present, and Future.
by Cheryl Hill , May 15, 2008
This HERO'S life has touched mine so deeply. Mr Eddie Livingston SIR you will no longer be forgotten , but what we all must remember is that you were forgotten for DECADES , We must find a way to stop this HUGE INJUSTICE for all of our SOLDIERS PAST AND PRESENT . We are members of Alabama PGR ,Iwill not be able to make this ride ,but Grandpa_dirt will be riding and I will be with in spirit , thoughts and prayers everybody ride safe and CARRY THIS HERO BACK HOME TO HIS WIFE.
by fyrman324 , May 28, 2008
It was an Honor to stand with Mr Livingston today as he reached his final resting place and with my PGR Brothers and Sisters.God Bless this Family at this sad time
by RFTW (CR) Grumpy , June 01, 2008
Pam I cant thank you enough for allowing me to carry Eddie's ashes (a WWII hero) strapped to Jack Richardson's bike on my trailer, on his journey back home. And drinking a toast from Eddie's beer to his service and sacrifices along with the Bush bros, MamaDukes, DC, Skeater(who drank from his water) and a host of others at the VFW Hall is now a moment and grand memory in my life that I will never forget. and seeing two of the VETs salute him brought me tears of pride and honor
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