To the Brazoria County Calvary, I want to offer my sincere thanks for making the ride, to send off Charlie “Scooter” Henley. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when you rolled in. What you do for our men and a woman serving our country is amazing and you are truly a GIFT FROM GOD. Thank you one and all for all that you do.
Heather Hardcastle
Words can not express how we felt at the good bye party for Charlie “Scooter” Henley, when the Brazoria County Calvary rode in. Tears came to our eyes and it was the most beautiful site we have ever seen. Never have we experienced anything so heart warming, patriotic, and the love for our country and people serving, as we did then. It was a glorious site and we are very proud to be a part of Saturday’s festivities.
Thank you so very much!
The Dean Lewis Family
First, I want to thank everyone for turning out for my son’s ride Saturday morning. When I was talking to Tracy, he asked me if I wanted to give Scooter the hat or the flag. I chose the hat. When I left my house Saturday morning and got to Brazoria by the credit union I looked at the temperature on the sign there. It said it was 20 degrees and I figured there wouldn’t be a whole lot of folks out on a cold morning like this. So, I got to the hall and started setting things up and could hardly wait to get things going. At 11:00am my girlfriend, Heather, sent me back to Sweeny, but, I was really going to join up with BCC. We didn’t want Scooter knowing that I was headed for his ride. When I got there I was totally amazed at the turn out for his ride. Never did I figure there would be that many folks out on a cold morning like that. When we left the post office and got to the hall I could tell that Scooter did not know that he had a ride coming that day. When I got off of my bike and hugged him he said, ” dad I thought that you were not going to make this ride until I got back from boot.” I told him no. When we went inside for everything and I was able to give my son the hat something changed in me about what I was doing. This will have a little different meaning to me when I am asked to give the next person something. It is hard to put into words what changed but all I know is that being able to give them the tokens of our and the county’s appreciation means a whole lot more to me now then it did before I gave Scooter the hat. I want to thank BCC again for what they did for Scooter, my family, and me.
I really thought Heather had made way to much chili but when everything was said and done there was very little left to eat….LOL. I am glad that everyone enjoyed themselves.
Thank you,
Neil Henley & family
This is Daniel; I’m Charles brother. I just want to thank you for doing this for my brother with everything y’all have done I actually got to see my dad happy for once instead of sad. I really appreciate everything that y’all are doing you have no idea how much it means.
Thank you very much,
Daniel Henley
Thank you so much for caring. The Cavalry did a wonderful job at Alton’s funeral last Saturday. The honor you all pay veterans is really appreciated by families. Everyone was quite impressed with who you all were and your purpose. Don’t think I didn’t try to explain your purpose. I extend heartfelt thanks and my best wishes for your continued success.
Betty Stamps