Thomas Ray McWiilliams

We had Tom McWilliams service at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in the Knoxville Tennessee area today and the Patriot Group Riders participated in this event. Tom was a 30 year veteran of the Army, a WO4 when he was discharged, 3 tours in Veitnam, helicopter pilot, Green Beret, Special Forces, 144 weeks of formal training, shot down 3 times in his helicopter, 3 Purple Hearts, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and many more medals for a total of 40 medals. The participation of the Patriot Group Riders was one of the most touching and honorable portions this service. Thank you all so much for this service, I commend you and salute you for this service.
Mike Goddard
U.S. Army
1969 -71