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occur on the fly .
Tensions simmered with the nightly dedication reading . Ted Anderson , himself a veteran of the Vietnam conflict , read a touching tribute to a fallen soldier . Different emotions welled in the eyes of many , Ted speaking from the heart .
“ Cheeky little buggers ,” Ted ’ s reference to the North Vietnamese , little animosity with a reflective tone . Eyes were wiped as the last glimmer of light slipped beneath the vast desert horizon .
Nightly readings , a dedication to those unknown , who had fallen in conflict , a new addition to the Frontline Safari and one that brought the meaning of the ride to all . This desert crossing is much more than just a motorcycle ride , an adventure in the desert , a case for raising charity funds . It ’ s a way of connecting with those
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