9500 miles and close to entering final state of North Dakota, state 33!!


For this memorial weekend, we think of all those we honor for their service, and those we have lost. Friday was “world schizophrenia day.”  With the significance of that day, and the approaching Memorial Day, Scott rode in honor of Benny Friday. We encourage all to support the charity we are supporting, Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance, a non-profit whose link is in the milesformoney.org website.

One of Scott’s best memories of Benny is when he graduated from Boot Camp in the Army. Scott and his mom had driven down to South Carolina for graduation. After the ceremony Scott was trying to find Benny in a crowd, which was difficult as all the men all had the same haircut and same uniform! He finally saw Benny and was thrilled to see him in an animated conversation with another graduate. When he called his name, Benny looked up and smiled. The light and joy on Benny’s face is a memory that Scott treasures.

Benny was often socially awkward. To see Benny so engaged and happy was a true miracle in Scott’s eyes. In private Benny often showed a different personality. Scott described how Benny often entertained the family with great humor. Scott treasures these memories and was thinking about these things as he biked the rolling hills of eastern Montana.

 For this Memorial Day we wish you all prayers, love in your remembrances of your loved ones and we honor all who gave the ultimate sacrifice.  Katy and Scott Freitag milesformoney.org 

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