"FLETCHER - The bikes rumbled into the parking lot of the small restaurant in Fletcher. Members of the Western North Carolina Blue Star Mothers, including fathers and grandmothers, stood with American flags in their hands.
Four years ago, in November 2003, a Henderson County native was killed in Baghdad, Iraq, in a Jeep accident while serving in the Army. On Saturday, Robert Roberts was honored at his parents' restaurant, the Fletcher House, by the Mothers and the Patriot Guard Riders for his service to the county.
'It's amazing four years after the fact,' said Charles Norman, Roberts' father. 'The story in the story is even four years after you have this kind of support.'"
Organizations come together to honor fallen soldier Serving Henderson, Transylvania and Polk Counties North Carolina BlueRidgeNow.com:
Four years ago, in November 2003, a Henderson County native was killed in Baghdad, Iraq, in a Jeep accident while serving in the Army. On Saturday, Robert Roberts was honored at his parents' restaurant, the Fletcher House, by the Mothers and the Patriot Guard Riders for his service to the county.
'It's amazing four years after the fact,' said Charles Norman, Roberts' father. 'The story in the story is even four years after you have this kind of support.'"
Organizations come together to honor fallen soldier Serving Henderson, Transylvania and Polk Counties North Carolina BlueRidgeNow.com:
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