Day 158 – Post Arlington
November 12, 2010 Thanks to all of those supporters who helped pick up the 12,000 flags Friday morning. It went quickly and was completed in about two hours. What a respectful impact we all made yesterday. Perhaps this can become a yearly event. Let me know your thoughts. Now for phase two! "Mr. Lutz goes to Washington" Feb - March 2011 Goal: Meetings with →
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-12-19
A snowy day in Virginia, HR flag flying proudly. http://twitpic.com/3fldpl #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-12-12
Todays wreath laying in Suffolk, Virginia http://twitpic.com/3f3tyl #
Day 157 – Arlington National Cemetery
November 11, 2010 Five months ago, 157 days back, June 7th Alex and I left Chesapeake Virginia to embark on an historic journey. The first stop Dover Air Force Base, where our sons and daughters are first brought home. Today, sans Alex, I arrive at the completion of this journey in Arlington National Cemetery for the concluding ceremony. I will post →
Day 156 – Richmond, Arlington, VA
November 10, 2010 Drove 5 hours to Richmond, Virginia last night and along the way found out my legislative visit in the morning had been canceled. I was exhausted and decided to just stay in Richmond anyway before heading to Washington, DC. I also needed to advance my trip to the cemetery and meet with the superintendent before tomorrows ceremony. Having →
Day 155 – Camp Lejeune, NC
November 9, 2010 Left the home of Maj Floro this morning and headed East 2.5 hours to a scheduled ceremony at Camp Lejeune headquarters, Jacksonville, NC. This was the start of a long driving day. We met outside base with Kathy Moore's team and were escorted in by security. The event was held outdoors in front of the headquarters building on →
Day 154 – Raleigh, Ft Bragg NC
November 8, 2010 Honor and Remember of North Carolina, chapter director Kathy Moore and her team have been working diligently in the state to prepare for my visit. This is the 50th state on my journey and the final stop before heading to Arlington for Thursday's ceremony. The day began with breakfast at the Fullers and then off to Ray Price →
Day 153 – Asheville, NC
November 7, 2010 Today I was scheduled at Trinity Baptist Church in Asheville. We had been planning this for months and I was warmly welcomed by the pastor and the congregation of over 1000. Trinity is very active in giving tribute to the military and today was a special military appreciation day. I was able to speak and share the mission →
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-07
Georgia is no longer on my mind. SC and tomorrows ceremony is. I've now officially travelled 26 thousand miles. Don't forget to vote. # George Lutz meeting with newly elected SC Governor Nikki Haley. She also signed the pledge to Honor and Remember. http://twitpic.com/33m32a # Wonderful unexpected sucess in SC. Now entering my 50th state, NC. NC already adopted HR this →
Day 152 – Asheville, NC
November 6, 2010 This morning I woke to solid ice in the birdbath, its cold up here. Five more days until Arlington. Hard to believe when I look over the breadth of the time and distance traveled. June 5th, five months ago I began this trek of remembrance, and it will soon come to an end. My mind cannot truly wrap →
Day 151 – Burnsville, NC
November 5, 2010 Admin, Admin, Admin... finally posted and got caught up. Tomorrow: More of the same AND Clemson University flying HR at Saturday's game. Blessings, George
Day 150 – Columbia, SC
November 4, 2010 Day 150 began with an onslaught of rain, haven't had many of those as a matter of fact many states are in drought conditions. But I welcome the weather and headed off for what would become a very busy and productive day. My first stop was to visit with US Congressman Joe Wilson. This truly inspiring man, warmly →
Day 149 – Columbia, SC
November 3, 2010 This morning with an overcast sky and a cool blowing wind, the Patriot Guard/Rolling Thunder riders stood a flag line for what effectively was an emotional and memorable ceremony. Two Gold Star families were honored today at the bottom steps of a spectacular South Carolina Capitol backdrop. I was able to share the message with a very receptive →
Day 148 – Atlanta, GA – Columbia, SC
November 2, 2010 Election Day Hopefully everyone went out today and voted for the candidates of their choice. Our military men and women sacrifice everything to protect and defend that right and I thank them everyday. The best way I believe to be grateful for their service is to exorcise those constitutional rights. Today was a travel day, headed to Georgia, however →
Day 147 – Douglasville, GA
November 1, 2010 Open day, administrative errands and moved on to the home of Bill and Margaret Aikens. Had a wonderful dinner and will rest for tomorrows meeting and 5 hour drive to Columbia. Tomorrow: Vietnam Veterans meeting Blessings, George
Day 146 – Atlanta, GA
October 31, 2010 Halloween Today was another casual open day. There was no church opportunity. I have to say that it is difficult for a pastor to share pulpit time with me. Pastors who are not familiar with my message would have to break from their planned service to fit in an unknown. This is difficult on many levels but primarily →
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-31
Beautiful ceremony on steps of FL state capitol. Honored lcdr guy houston, 1969 vietnam. Thanks pgr for standing for the family. AL tonight. # Now entering Georgia. Alabama was incredible. See journal post. # Looking for a church opportunty to speak Sunday in atlanta area. Please let me know. # Very unfortunate today, complete tire destruction, 3 hours on the side of the →
Day 145 – Atlanta, GA
October 30, 2010 Open day today to run errands, catch up on my responsibilities like journaling and blogging and generally relax. I was also to spend some quality time with Florence and lean more about her hero navy son. Tomorrow: Vet fest speaking opportunity Blessings, George
Day 144 – Atlanta, GA
October 29, 2010 Headed back to the state capitol this morning for a scheduled ceremony. Blue star mom Cindy Wiley had planned the event and I was looking forward to bringing the message to Georgia. The ceremony opened beautifully on the inside steps of the capitol to amazing marble architecture with the National Guardsman posting colors, the pledge of allegiance and →
Day 143 – Atlanta, GA
October 28, 2010 I drove the 200 miles from Montgomery to Atlanta today in time to meet Julie from CNN. She was interested in following some of my journey and producing a feature piece on the mission. After some extensive interviewing she hoped to put a lengthy piece together and get in on-air. Please add your prayers to mine that they →
Day 142 – Montgomery, AL
October 27, 2010 Today was one of the most memorable in my journey. It began with an early meeting with Alabama Gov Bob Riley. The governor was incredibly gracious and in awe of my accomplishments thus far. We had quite a lengthy chat about the states fallen heroes and the mission Honor and Remember. He and the →
Day 141 – Fort Rucker, AL
October 26, 2010 I ended up last night parking inside Fort Rucker at the on base RV park at Lake Tholocco. It was a late arrival and I didn't see much of the beautiful landscape. headed out early so there again wasn't much time to enjoy. Unfortunately I spend alot of time catching up on journaling, emails and pictures. The SOS →
Day 140 – Tallahassee, FL
October 25, 2010 Today on the steps of the Florida state capitol, Tallahassee, I was privileged to honor the family of LCDR Guy Houston, shot down while piloting a fighter over Vietnam Nov 10, 1969. With members of the Florida Patriot Guard Riders on hand and a proud flag line, LCDR Houston was represented by his widow, daughter, grandson and extended →
Day 139 – Tallahassee, FL
October 24, 2010 Sunday I was invited to speak at Restoration Place, a non-denominational church in Tallahassee. Pastor Ledford, a friend of pastor Wes in Pensacola and had arranged for my sharing this morning in two services. The message was very well received and the congregation of over 1,000 was extremely supportive. I thank the pastor for the opportunity to share his →
