Blue Knights were invited to attend the 50th Anniversary of the Navy SEALS and Veterans Day Celebrations in Fort Pierce, Florida. We arrived at the ocean side Navy Seal Museum on Highway A1A. We knew that one of the Navy Seal Teams would be there, however I did not expecting them to make such a dramatic entrance. The sound of attack helicopters was heard as they entered the park at tree top level from the Atlantic ocean. The dust and sand were kicking up and it mixed with smoke grenades and gun fire from snipers and the helicopters as Seal Team 8 rappelled to the ground. After a short battle with Terrorists on the ground the area was secured for the ceremony.
Next came a number of Navy SEALS with precision landing with their service flags and the Stars and Stripes. After the official program concluded we were able to meet with members of Navy SEAL Team 8.
As I was returning to my bike I noticed a gentlemen walking in my direction. If you are a follower of the reality show Survivor, you may recognize ``Rudy``. I spoke to him and he recognized my Chapter patch which identified me to be from Ottawa. Being a Rochester, NY resident we agreed it was good to be in Florida at that time of year. Rudy was one of the original Navy SEALS and was an invited guest for the ceremony. He is in the 80 year old range and still looking fit.
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