Jet Aviation St. Louis has chosen U.S. Army Specialist Chad Hembree as the recipient of its Wounded Warrior award—a new Harley Davidson motorcycle customized by the business jet completion, modification and repair facility. Here at NBAA 2013, the Harley Street Bob serves as the centerpiece at Jet Aviation’s booth (No. N1932) and a tribute to Hembree’s courage and valor.
Hembree, now 22, spent five brutal days and four sleepless nights in 2010 on an Afghanistan mountainside, engaged in what would prove the most intense and bloodiest series of firefights of his life. Still recuperating from back injuries, PTSD and assorted other injuries from the battle, the decorated specialist insisted that honoring his fallen buddies serve as the theme of a customized motorcycle. Hembree plans to ride the bike in the Patriot Guard, an organization that attends the funerals of members of the armed forces, firefighters and police. The group also greets troops returning from overseas at homecoming celebrations and performs volunteer work for veteran's organizations.
