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Willys Rally RSVP Registration

Event August 27th Heber, Utah

Pease read carefully. This is a fundraiser for Veterans first responders and the air museum venue. Please venmo registration payment or call 385-261-4083 to pay by credit card or send checks to Gartforvets to register and pay. Gartforvets PO Box 1556 Sandy, Utah. I very much need a solid head count so please register asap.

Registration / donation is $20.00 per vehicle: This includes the folowing:

**please note I can’t gaurantee I will be able to have a food vendor on site so bring a bag lunch.

  • entry to the museum
  • group photo
  • download video of drone photos and video of the Jeep convoy drive after the show.

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3518494578574711633&created=1658840303.84123&printed=1

Call to use credit card 385-261-4083

Mail Gatforvets PO box 1556 Sandy, Utah 84091

I will use payment registration as final RSVP so please don’t wait until the last minute to sign up. If you would like to send me an email as well this will ensure I have an accurate count. Thank you Thecaptain@gartforvets.org

Good information about the rally and area here:

WILLYS JEEP RALLY AUGUST 27TH!!
MAY 4, 2022 THECAPTAIN@GARTFORVETS.ORG at the
Heber, Utah CAF (Commemorative Air Force Wing) Museum.

Calling all Willys Jeeps…all Flat Fenders. The Captain is looking for a few good Men and hopefully women who own Willys Jeeps too.

https://www.cafutahwing.org/heber-valley-caf-museum.html

Where: Address: 2365 S Airport Rd, Heber City, UT 84032, United States

Highway directions from Salt Lake City, I-15 & I-80 Eastbound.

  1. Go east on I-80 E – 23.5 mi
  2. Take exit 146 to merge onto US-40 E toward Heber/Vernal – 18.1 mi
  3. Turn right at S Charleston Rd/US-189 – 436 ft
  4. Turn left at S Daniels Rd – 0.7 mi
  5. Turn right at W Airport Rd – 0.4 mi
  6. Turn left at S Airport Rd – about 0.4 mi
  7. Turn right toward the Museum hangar

When: August 27, 2022 at 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Show shine trade parts. 1:00 pm convoy departs for Alpine Loop Drive go half way or all the way 1-4 hours great ride stunning photos to include drone photos.

Costs: $20 fundrasing raising donation please, commemorative items to purchase, photos to be take, gifts and give aways, Jeeps awards. Bring parts buy sell trade for a few hours.

I am trying but can’t gaurantee a food vendor will be out there so bring a lunch.  I will have drinks.

If you would like to book a ride in a WW2 aircraft please contact the CAF Directly this is an awesome ride see link below:

https://www.cafutahwing.org/warbird-rides.html

Other things to do in the area:

https://www.gohebervalley.com/Attractions

Closest Lodging: but amything in Heber City is great!

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.45092.html

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/heber-city/hbcut/hoteldetail

Camp grounds:

https://campgrounds.rvlife.com/regions/utah/heber-city/mountain-valley-rv-resort-14806

https://campgrounds.rvlife.com/regions/utah/heber-city/mountain-valley-rv-resort-14806

https://campgrounds.rvlife.com/regions/utah/midway/wasatch-mountain-state-park-7054

My favorite: https://www.recampground.com/

Email me for any questions: Thecaptain@Gartforvets.org

This venue it the very best. History in the Wing’s museum, open field great view of mountains, cool airplanes. After showing our Jeeps trading parts enjoying lunch then we will DRIVE! For those who like to drive we will head up onto the Alpine loop for some stunning photos all in convoy! Drone footage and lots of fun.

The Alpine loop check out here: We will not do the entire loop only a section but you are free to do as much or as little as you like.

https://www.utah.com/things-to-do/scenic-drives/alpine-loop-scenic-drive/

This is the first all Willys Rally in Utah. There will be three more planned when I drive Little Glory across the USA. We Kaiser Willys and Gartforvets are looking at Boise, Idaho June, Chenneye, Wy late June, Ohio, July and Up state NY late July on the drive down to NYC!

Kaiser Willys customers listen up… we need one volunteer from each area to step up…yes we are recruiting to organize these cross country events.

It is not to late to sign up more details to follow! This will be a fundraiser for the CAF and Gartforvets This is a small fee, but we will make it all worth your particaption for a great cause.

Email me anytime thecaptain@gartforvets.org

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Awesome Day Garage Sale!

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So the day began with a mission to find an Ax for Little Glory the Jeep.

You know the rules never pass a garage sale!

On the way to a few garage sales where I spotted an ax in the photos I kept stopping at other garage sales I spotted.

First sale I met these awesome patriots. Melissa and Dan. Now we will hear from them again as they have veterans in their family and you know I always ask for photos to post and honor all veterans. They gave me this Classic photo of Lou Gehrig for the wall in the “Eagle Globe and Anchor” Barn. Hope to see them both at a future event of mine.
Next up a garage sale advertised where I saw an Ax in the photos…problem was it was an old add from last week. But they will look and see if they had sold it or not.
Another unplanned stop and Patriots again. Now let me tell you this…her Grandfather was a WW2 Marine and proud of it. I was saddened to hear he passed away last year at age 97. But we will learn about his service as she will send me his photo to post and honor him for his service.
Another patriot! Now Bubba here was between garage sales when I noticed his patriotic decorations on his home. I pulled over and found he too obviously loves our country. He is in full support of my campaign and I am sure to see him at future events, He too will be sending me photos of his family members who are veterans so that we may honor them on this site under “Veteran Encounters.” Enjoyed meeting him very much. He is friends with the owner of Queen of Wraps who is sponsoring the Wrap on the Gartforvets Winnebago! Small world.
Ok now this is when the garage sales gets good. Meet Rex an Air Force veteran who enlisted in 1962. He donated an Ax for Little Glory the Jeep. I can;t thank him enough I love making this Jeep the People’s Jeep I built it but many will complete it! See the awesome Classic inthe background??? want a closer look? Ok…..
Check out Kroger and his kick ass interior. Alegator skin seats. What do you expect from a Louisianna boy. The cool thing is Kroger was at my car show last week and he recognized the Capatain. Seems he very much enjoyed the car show wirh me lat week. Now that makes me feel great. good so we will be getting togethe
Ok at the garage sale I met Johnathan. I conducted my first DUCKING. It is a Jeep thing that Jeep owners do by leaving little rubber ducks on fellow Jeep owners rides.

This Jeep is a 2021 Freedom Edition Jeep. “Oscar Mike” on the move boys and girls. Look at th tribute inside the door..
1941 baby…
Well done Jeep
Invasion star painted.
Little more modern than Little Glory I bet this tears it up out there on the trail.
Now this is Johnathan’s Dad a true patriot as well. Guess what? Remember a few days ago I got a flat with my new tires on Little Glory? I had no jack to raise the jeep and change the tire. Well he dobated a bottle Jack for Kittle Glory! Fantatstic, the people’s Jeep! Thank you so much. Certified patriot check his tattoos out!
America is Freedom
Fantastic!
Ok now after he garage sales we had to make a stop at Home Depot. Thisis where we met Kirk and his awesome Jeep in the background. We both admired one aothers Jeeps. He loves America and I will see him again at future events.
OLd Corps and New Corps 2021 and 1952.
On the way home I pulled over and met this master restoration guy Bill is his name, This truck is cool.
1943 WW2 Navy MH34 International 1.5 ton Dump Truck. Bill has had this truck he recued from the the junk yard. He is doing a top nitch restoration job.
Has big 21″ tires.
American history and American steel.
Old school made new again
I could not resist a stop at the Bentley dealer. But trust me I was not considering any kind of trade in just having fun.
These are some mighty fancy cars and what a beautiful building.

NOW no better way to end a great day then to get a call from this patriot and retired Army soldier Tom. He answered an ad I had on line selling what else but car parts. I am selling all sorts of things to help pay these crazy gas prices to keep my campaign going. Well tom need a set of orginial 1965 VW headlights and buckets. He got them and I had another Veteran encounter!

Tom served us all from from 1988 to 2008. He served with the imfamous 3rd Infantry Divison. Served in Germany, Korea, and Iraq. I am positive we will do some events together because he too is a car guy. look at two of his cars below.

Sgt 1st Class photo here in Iraq with one of Saddam Hussein’s rifles in his palace…hahahah.
Army Kights

Very cool cars. Hope to see Tom soon. Thank you Tom for helping me with my campaign glad you could use the parts I had.
Donated to Little Glory
Installed ready to go!

So ended an awesome day….never pass a garage sale!

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Gremlins strike again

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Gremlins hit Little Glory while under tow over to Idaho Falls, Idaho for a small event to meet Patriots.
Not good, but we will get her replaced. and get a spare tire. Ohra!

Made a stop in Malda, Idaho what a patriotic little town. Local American Legion, beautuful memorial to all our veterans who lost their lives in defense of freedom.

Not only Little GLory but the Captain’s boot had a blow out! What a crazy couple of day!
Sure glad I got this blow out! Or I would not have met this Patriot Austin. Austin is a hard working Ameirican that gets it. He Loves America, respects our flag, our veterans, and first responders. He usually does service calls and works on truck tractors and trailers but today he pulled off the road to check on and help the Captain. Best part of my day which others would think was my worst day. Nope, it is about meeting people who care about one another and our great country. Thank you, Austin we shall meet again.
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Enemy activity encountered

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During shakedown cruise with Little Glory’s new pair of boots, we encluntered a skirmish with an enemy Gremlins. Resluting in a temoprary breakdown.

All was well until we made conatct with a few Gremlins minutes later
And then it happen, I don’t know if a Gremlin took a pot shot at me or what but here is what happen next.
All fixed.
He had to get under he had to get under his automobile!
It’s all apart of the trip, Horatio Nelson Jackson had to do these things too…but think about this, hs car was a brand new 1903 modle. At least my Jeep is 70 yeasr old but with new parts. But even new parts fail, and so they have. The Captain was on it with his Motror T skills come through.
Communist Crap pump removed and to be replaced.
Back on the road…lets roll!

Now hear this sports fans! Here my celebratory song of getting back on the road!!!

Turn up the volume!!
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Idaho Bound

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Finally headed out of town first outside Utah.
One of my favorite stops I always make when headed north to Idaho on the 84 West drive toward Boise
So rustic, so authentic, back in time great American Cafe along the road.
It doesn’t get any better than this, hot chow,hot coffee, new friends and being on the road
Always leave room for Pie and icecream when at Molly’s.
Marines always find one another. Here is Steve he served our beloved Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956 as a Corporal in the Bakery. Everybody loves the Baker you don’t piss off the Baker. What a lucky “MO” military occu,pational skill. His son is also a Marine who worked Nuke security at Naval Weapons station Oackland, California.
You never know who you will meet on the road. It has said the Captain has never met a stranger. Like these cool guys they are truly “Gold Diggers” all geologists who work at the Gold mine ooutside Snowville, Utah. Great people Patriots all of them.
Classic tune
Here we come Idaho
Fantastic driving tunes

Next Stop Paul Idaho for new tires!

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A great show at Les Schwab

WAS A GREAT SHOW AT LES SCHWAB LAST NIGHT. MORE TO COME ABOUT THIS AMAZING NIGHT. VIDEO OF THE EVENT BEING PRODUCED BY NEWELEMENTFILMS.COM STANDBY! NEXT STOP LES SCHWAB PAUL IDAHO JULY 19TH!

Marines performed the flag raising and all particpants hearts swelled with pride! Well done 30’x50′ flag!

Please send me your photos and videos we will use them on the site!

Little Glory and Gartforvets was proud to team up with the Veteran run Murray Locaction of Les Schwab who wanted to support Our Veterans and First Responders.
Little Gory ready to roll. Headed to Les Shcwab Paul Idaho to do an event there for the Patriot owners.

https://www.newelementfilms.com/

Newelementfilms.com!
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Sgt. Edgar Harrell Promotion

It was on July 29, 1945, when Cpl. Edgar Harrell was last promoted to Sgt. of Marines on board the USS Indianapolis.  He could have never known that just 24 hours later his ship would be sunk by a Japanese submarine.  The loss of the Indianapolis  left Sgt. Harrell and his shipmates alone on the open ocean for four days trying to survive.   His survival lead to eight months of hospitals and medical complications  during his recovery.  As a result of the sinking, all the records went to the bottom of the sea along with the ship.   Harrell would later be discharged in February, 1946 as a Corporal.

Marines have a creed that says “Marines Take Care of their Own”  and their motto,  Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful”.  Well almost 73 years to the day the Marines have made good on that order when the promotion was recognized.  By order of the Secretary of the Defense, Secretary of the Navy, the Commandant of the Marine Corps and Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, the promotion was recognized and made permanent.

Congratulation Sergeant of Marines Edgar Harrell.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/19/marine-vets-promotion-to-sergeant-officially-recognized-73-years-later.html

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GARTforVETS gets ready

READY TO ROLL JULY 31, 2018

The official organizing begins 31 July 2018.  After a pause in organizing due to pending retirement plans, The Captain is now activated and called to duty to begin all phases toward the mission and drive for veterans.  To kick off the beging of operations the Captain rolls out one of many patriotic themes to bring attention to the operations to come.  “Semper Fi Mac,”  Says The Captain as we begin the official countdown. Ohra! Made In the USA Chevy Corvette…Go USA! The Captain is fired up and so is this Chevy! United we stand divided we fall, we’re American’s and that says it all!  “Lets Roll”