Monday, July 24, 2006
Welcome home Spanky
I was searching the web earlier tonight trying to find an article about Gunnery Sergeant Bill "Spanky" Gibson, one of our ANGLICO Marines that was wounded by a sniper in May. I couldn't find the article I was looking for, but I found a thread on the Patriot Guards' forum about his return to Oklahoma. Spanky flew in to Tulsa on July 22nd and was greeted by numerous well-wishers, who convoyed with him all the way to his hometown of Pryor. It was heartwarming to see the support that the Patriot Guards mustered for his arrival, and I would like to thank all of them.
Gunny Gibson was hit in the knee by a sniper's bullet back in May, and after being medevac'd to the States, lost his left leg below the knee. I know, for me, that would be an incredibly demoralizing injury, but the last I heard, Spanky is in great spirits and is planning to continue his service in the Marine Corps. He is pictured above with SSgt Villette (on the left), another 5th ANGLICO Marine, somewhere in Iraq. ¶ Monday, July 24, 2006
I was searching the web earlier tonight trying to find an article about Gunnery Sergeant Bill "Spanky" Gibson, one of our ANGLICO Marines that was wounded by a sniper in May. I couldn't find the article I was looking for, but I found a thread on the Patriot Guards' forum about his return to Oklahoma. Spanky flew in to Tulsa on July 22nd and was greeted by numerous well-wishers, who convoyed with him all the way to his hometown of Pryor. It was heartwarming to see the support that the Patriot Guards mustered for his arrival, and I would like to thank all of them.
Gunny Gibson was hit in the knee by a sniper's bullet back in May, and after being medevac'd to the States, lost his left leg below the knee. I know, for me, that would be an incredibly demoralizing injury, but the last I heard, Spanky is in great spirits and is planning to continue his service in the Marine Corps. He is pictured above with SSgt Villette (on the left), another 5th ANGLICO Marine, somewhere in Iraq. ¶ Monday, July 24, 2006
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It was my Honor to be the Ride Captain for Spanky's Welcome home Ride. We had about 150 Bikes for this Joyous Homecoming. He wasn't told about a lot of the things that he got, but let's say he was surprised to say the least. You can go to KOTV.com and see the story about him that was on TV. Look under the e-clips or try this link:
http://www.kotv.com/e-clips/?id=3137
It was great and I hope to ride for more of you when you come home. When you talk to him, just call him Rock Star and see what he say's.
Regards,
Jerry Lakey
Ride Captain
N.E. Okla
Patriot Guard Riders
http://www.kotv.com/e-clips/?id=3137
It was great and I hope to ride for more of you when you come home. When you talk to him, just call him Rock Star and see what he say's.
Regards,
Jerry Lakey
Ride Captain
N.E. Okla
Patriot Guard Riders
# posted by 
: 9:02 PM, July 24, 2006
: 9:02 PM, July 24, 2006
Capt. Charlie -
I believe this may be the article you were looking for.
http://www.kotv.com/news/?104933
I believe this may be the article you were looking for.
http://www.kotv.com/news/?104933
# posted by : 5:19 PM, August 09, 2006
: 5:19 PM, August 09, 2006
Spanky is one of my best friends and i am glad to say he is well. He is in the process of moving to the hospital in San Antionio. He came to visit me at Sill while he was here. He is walking without any assitants now. GySgt Leroy, Instructor Ft Sill MARDET
Leroyjw.usmc@sill.army.mil
Leroyjw.usmc@sill.army.mil
# posted by : 10:45 PM, August 31, 2006
: 10:45 PM, August 31, 2006
If he's a pal of yours, you might be interested in trying to catch him on the CBS Evening News tonight. He'll be featured in the last piece in the show. (12/20/06)
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