Bill Sykes' Newsletter from America.
(October 2001)
David Barr - An American Hero
I first met David at a parachute reunion in
San Diego several years ago.
 Dave
still sky dives as a member of "The Pieces of Eight"
a group of amputees who still prove that they have the courage
to show the world that the disabled are still able to perform
most tasks whatever they may be.
Dave wrote a book in 1995 entitled "Riding the Edge",
an eighty thousand mile motorcycle adventure around the
world.
This book is published by "Promotion Publishing"
3368 F. Governor Drive, (Suite 144), San Diego, California
92122.
 To
assist the disabled, Dave continues to support "The
Leonard Cheshire Foundation" and has established "The
Dave Barr Foundation" a non-profit organization dedicated
to encouraging war veterans to achieve freedom and independence.
Any assistance by donation is greatly appreciated.
Donations are applied to the provision of artificial limbs
in countries where care is generally less than adequate.
If anyone cares to donate---the address of the foundation
is "The Dave Barr Foundation" P.O. Box 8633, Bodfish,
CA 93205.
Any donation however large or small will be received with
grateful thanks.
During his travels, on Sunday the 16th of June 1991, Dave
had the good fortune to be invited to visit the "Barnsley
Warriors Motorcycle Club" annual motorcycle show.
He was deeply touched by their kindness and when Rob Murphy,
the club chairman presented him with two hundred pounds,
the entire profits from their annual motorcycle show, he
was overwhelmed.
 So
if Rob Murphy is still around, you and your club will always
be remembered with gratitude for your magnanimous gift towards
the betterment of the disabled.
There is much more I could, or should, say about the exploits
of this remarkable man and should you get the chance to
read Dave's book you will understand the degree of my admiration.
David " I salute you for your courage, both in battle
and in civilian life".
Your exploits are remarkable and bear testimony to the efforts
that you have made far beyond the call of duty.
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