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Number 3
Spirit of America
Dear Friends,
My first stop on the way to San Francisco was Crestline, Ohio.
Although not on the original 1915 route, I felt it important to pay them a visit
since they had been so enthusiastic and supportive of the "One Voice" Fire Truck Caravan.
On less than a weeks notice, Asst. Fire Chief, Bill Sharp had put together a huge affair that included
3 or 4 fire engines, several rescue units, two police cars, the Mayor, several members of City Council and 300 to 400
enthusiastic parade watchers.
Had I been on time, it would have been even better...
A short ceremony followed at the Clink Blvd Lincoln Highway Markers,
and then we continued the journey to Galion for the season opening of the Museum.
When I arrived early that morning, I raised the Flag at the fire station like always.
Chief Sharp and several member of the Dept. came out and we took pictures.
Suddenly a car drove by and the Chief ran off and flagged down the driver.
It was City Councilman, Mike Blaising.
Again we took photos and then I said,
"It's time to go, I need to get gas and be on my way."
Mike immediately asked, "How are you paying for fuel?"
To make a long story short, he said,
"The City of Crestline would like to offer you a tank of fuel."
So I said, "Hop in, let's go for a ride."
We went down to the city fuel tanks and began the process.
About midway through mike said,
"You know what you are doing, represents the "True Spirit of America",
I challenge all cities and villages to assist in fueling for this just cause."
And so began my trip across the nation in the "Spirit of America".
To date, the "Spirit" is Alive and Well as fuel has been offered all across the Nation.
In the Spirit of America,
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My first stop on the way to San Francisco was Crestline, Ohio.
Although not on the original 1915 route, I felt it important to pay them a visit
since they had been so enthusiastic and supportive of the "One Voice" Fire Truck Caravan.
On less than a weeks notice, Asst. Fire Chief, Bill Sharp had put together a huge affair that included
3 or 4 fire engines, several rescue units, two police cars, the Mayor, several members of City Council and 300 to 400
enthusiastic parade watchers.
Had I been on time, it would have been even better...
A short ceremony followed at the Clink Blvd Lincoln Highway Markers,
and then we continued the journey to Galion for the season opening of the Museum.
When I arrived early that morning, I raised the Flag at the fire station like always.
Chief Sharp and several member of the Dept. came out and we took pictures.
Suddenly a car drove by and the Chief ran off and flagged down the driver.
It was City Councilman, Mike Blaising.
Again we took photos and then I said,
"It's time to go, I need to get gas and be on my way."
Mike immediately asked, "How are you paying for fuel?"
To make a long story short, he said,
"The City of Crestline would like to offer you a tank of fuel."
So I said, "Hop in, let's go for a ride."
We went down to the city fuel tanks and began the process.
About midway through mike said,
"You know what you are doing, represents the "True Spirit of America",
I challenge all cities and villages to assist in fueling for this just cause."
And so began my trip across the nation in the "Spirit of America".
To date, the "Spirit" is Alive and Well as fuel has been offered all across the Nation.
In the Spirit of America,
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