National Commander Charles E. Schmidt arrived in Kansas City on 28 October to tour the Department of Missouri. On 29 October Commander Schmidt toured the 4th District of Missouri with the evening concluding in his childhood home of Criag, Missouri where he was honored with a "Homecoming Dinner." On day #3, American Legion Riders from Chapter 287 (Savannah) and Chapter 445 (Edgerton) escorted the Commander from Saint Joseph, Missouri to Camp Valor located in Kingsville, Missouri. A few pictures of the start of the escort in Saint Joseph are provided here.

 

 

Riders and Missouri Caravan ready to leave the hotel parking lot

 

Legion Riders Cecil Raines and Debbie Williams

 

Legionnaire and Legion Rider Mike Schweder

 

Post 11 Legionnaire & Legion Rider Kurt Schinze

 

Unidentified Legion Rider

 

Unidentified Legion Rider

 

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