Welcoming home a hero

David Madden · 12-23-2007

We welcomed home a great hero today in PA. Sgt. McCoy. Nick is a hero beyond compare. He served a tour of duty in Iraq, and volunteered to serve a second tour.

He lost both of his legs when he was hit by a road side bomb, but Nick is a fighter in more ways than one. He has not given up the fight, and as a result he is recovering. He came home today to be with his family for Christmas.

The PA chapter of the PGR is a remarkable machine. The orginizers contacted the local police, the air traffic control, the state police, the fire dept, the military, the news teams, and many PGR members.

Every one did there part to make sure Nick got a heros welcome. The police orginized blocking of hundreds of traffic lights to keep the parade together, and when we arrived at Sgt McCoys home, after a three hour ride, all of his neighbors and friends, along with his local fire dept and police were ready with food and cheering.

I don't have a tear left in my eyes. God bless this brave solder, Sgt Nichlas McCoy.

D

**2WheelFun** · 12-23-2007

I have a lump in my throat after reading your post.

Welcome home Nick!!!

BigJohn · 12-23-2007

Outstanding. Thank you for taking the time to recognize him.

vulcancowboy · 12-23-2007

Hats off to Sgt. McCoy & the PGR for jobs well done!

DS06Nomad · 12-23-2007

What a tremendous thing your community did for clearly a deserving person. Please pass on a warm welcome home, wishes for a speedy recovery and a lifelong debt of gratitude on behalf of all of us on this forum.

All the men and women of our Armed Forces are heroes in my mind as well...

BamaMike · 12-23-2007

Well done PGR and to Sgt McCoy there are just no words to describe my appreciation. All I can say is

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

yooper cruiser · 12-23-2007

Thanks DM for sharing the story.
What we do over here is difficult, especially when our buddies are killed or end up disabled.
But to know of such receptions by our communities helps keep us strong.
Thanks PGR for your support.
And especially thanks to SGT McCoy. May the rest of your life be blessed.
roger

VulcanRev · 12-23-2007

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Originally Posted by BamaMike

Well done PGR and to Sgt McCoy there are just no words to describe my appreciation. All I can say is

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

+10,000! Blessings to that family for sacrificing for us.

CycleDude · 12-23-2007

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Originally Posted by VulcanRev

+10,000! Blessings to that family for sacrificing for us.

+1

And 10,000 blessings for all those who honor them.

Alf · 12-23-2007

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Originally Posted by vulcancowboy

Hats off to Sgt. McCoy & the PGR for jobs well done!

+1,000,000

anrfknm · 12-23-2007

thank you Sgt. McCoy.

a well desreved honor.

David Madden · 12-23-2007

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Originally Posted by yooper cruiser

Thanks DM for sharing the story.
What we do over here is difficult, especially when our buddies are killed or end up disabled.
But to know of such receptions by our communities helps keep us strong.
Thanks PGR for your support.
And especially thanks to SGT McCoy. May the rest of your life be blessed.
roger

Yooper, please send a Merry Christmas message to all the troops for us. We pray for your safe and speedy return. Thank you for your service. You are the true heros of our great nation. God bless each and everyone of you.

D

NCDave · 12-23-2007

Thanks beyond words go out to Sgt. McCoy.

N3FOLN3FOL · 12-23-2007

I salute you Sgt. McCoy. Thank you!

12-23-2007	#1 (permalink)
David Madden Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,442	Welcoming home a hero We welcomed home a great hero today in PA. Sgt. McCoy. Nick is a hero beyond compare. He served a tour of duty in Iraq, and volunteered to serve a second tour. He lost both of his legs when he was hit by a road side bomb, but Nick is a fighter in more ways than one. He has not given up the fight, and as a result he is recovering. He came home today to be with his family for Christmas. The PA chapter of the PGR is a remarkable machine. The orginizers contacted the local police, the air traffic control, the state police, the fire dept, the military, the news teams, and many PGR members. Every one did there part to make sure Nick got a heros welcome. The police orginized blocking of hundreds of traffic lights to keep the parade together, and when we arrived at Sgt McCoys home, after a three hour ride, all of his neighbors and friends, along with his local fire dept and police were ready with food and cheering. I don't have a tear left in my eyes. God bless this brave solder, Sgt Nichlas McCoy. D

12-23-2007	#2 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,372	I have a lump in my throat after reading your post. Welcome home Nick!!! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

12-23-2007	#3 (permalink)
BigJohn Power Hungry V2K Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,279	Outstanding. Thank you for taking the time to recognize him. __________________ '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT Because RED is the fastest color...

12-23-2007	#4 (permalink)
vulcancowboy Love my 1500! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 1,369	Hats off to Sgt. McCoy & the PGR for jobs well done! __________________ Jim/1500 Classic Here in PA proudly clinging to my guns and religion.

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DS06Nomad President, L7 Club BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 448	What a tremendous thing your community did for clearly a deserving person. Please pass on a warm welcome home, wishes for a speedy recovery and a lifelong debt of gratitude on behalf of all of us on this forum. All the men and women of our Armed Forces are heroes in my mind as well... __________________ 06 Nad:V&H Baggers,PCIII,Thunder map, Caddmann dual air,chaps/bra...and "stuff".

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BamaMike Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Springville, AL Posts: 519	Well done PGR and to Sgt McCoy there are just no words to describe my appreciation. All I can say is THANK YOU!!!!!!!! __________________ Mike *2007 Vulcan 500 LTD*

12-23-2007	#7 (permalink)
yooper cruiser Recycled Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.P. of Michigan Posts: 459	Thanks DM for sharing the story. What we do over here is difficult, especially when our buddies are killed or end up disabled. But to know of such receptions by our communities helps keep us strong. Thanks PGR for your support. And especially thanks to SGT McCoy. May the rest of your life be blessed. roger Last edited by yooper cruiser : 12-23-2007 at 10:40 AM.

12-23-2007	#11 (permalink)
anrfknm humble pie consumer BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: california mountains Posts: 3,527	thank you Sgt. McCoy. a well desreved honor. __________________ vroc #13815 - rolling blunder #182 AMA member http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/anrfknm

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NCDave 12 yrs old at heart! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,484	Thanks beyond words go out to Sgt. McCoy. __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

12-23-2007	#14 (permalink)
N3FOLN3FOL Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 2,379	I salute you Sgt. McCoy. Thank you! __________________ '06 Vulcan 900LT (previous ride) '07 Yamaha Venture (Love this bike) Keep riding!

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