Support Richard Sherrow's Road to Recovery

Hi, my name is George Harding and I want to tell you a sad story about a friend of mine, Richard Sherrow, and what has recently changed his life.

After a long and productive American Legion Rider conference, my friend was traveling back from the National American Legion Conference in New Orleans with his fellow Riders and was temporarily blinded by the sun before his bike hit a wooden pallet that some irresponsible person had not secured properly to a trailer. After hitting the pallet, he skidded across the highway on his back and hands, resulting in serious injury to his spine, hands, and other parts of his body. Fortunately, Richard survived this ordeal, but for the next 6-12 months, he will be involved with comprehensive therapy and rehabilitation, not to mention constant mental anguish and pain.

Richard had just recently started a new job and did not have sick leave or insurance. Fortunately, he is currently enrolled in the VA system, so most of his medical bills will be covered with the exception of the deductibles. However, being off from work for this period of time could cause a catastrophic financial crisis.

For many years, Richard has been involved with the American Legion, as a Legionnaire and an American Legion Rider. He has served in many capacities, including Road Captain, Department Road Captain, and now our 1st Vice Commander for American Legion Post 255. During his tenure with the Riders, he has volunteered his time and effort in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars aimed at helping Veterans and children. In fact, that week, they were taking a $15,000 check to present to the conference from donations they had raised for their various rides and events.

As you can see from the pictures provided, Richard has a long road ahead of him. I believe now is the time to help Richard along his road to recovery by providing him with financial support so he can manage his bills and not have to worry about the strain this is going to cause him and his family. Let's all give something back to a man that has given so much already to our Veterans. Any donations are greatly appreciated.