Escort & Send Off-John W. Monk 

Riders escorted Retired Master Sergeant John W. Monk (98) to the turnpike to begin his journey, by motor home, to his boyhood home in Haynesville, Louisiana. He is from a family of 12 children…he, his brother & a sister are the only living siblings & range in age from 90 to 98. Mr. Monk served in World War II & the Korean War as a Drill Sergeant training soldiers for Vietnam. He retired from active duty in June of 1962. Safe journey and best wishes go out to Mr. Monk. (Photos courtesy of Pete Peterson)