Here in the Department of the Platte, we are stumbling toward Hell on Wheels and the color guard detail is still very much in a state of flux. As commander of the Department of the Platte, I am trying to coordinate Grand Army of the Frontier activities for the opening ceremonies. Mustang Gregg, who has been an active participant in recent years, will not be able to attend this time around. Terry Lane has informed me he will be in attendance in his usual Buffalo Bill scout mode. Trailrider is hoping to be present for the ceremonies and is working to acquire flag harnesses for the department. Although I will be unable to participate in the HOW match this year I will be present Thursday and Friday for the opening ceremonies. Except for those mentioned so far, no one else in GAF has given me any indication about being there. I will be arriving in Cheyenne early on the afternoon of Thursday, June 29th, and hanging at the range most of the afternoon. I’ll be spending the night at Little America. I’d like to hear from any GAF members who will be at HOW and are willing to be a part of the color guard.
Phone: 970-824-8407
e-mail: akbullen2001@yahoo.com
As always, the efforts and assistance of all are appreciated.
Sagebrush Burns, brevet Colonel
Commanding,
Department of the Platte