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Frog's Random Rippling - E. Hall Kempson, who we all know as Red
posted: Jul. 25, 2014
E. Hall Kempson, who we all know as "Red", is one of Broad Ripple's oldest surviving WWII Veterans. He volunteered and served in the U.S. Army 77th Service Division 8th Air Force Army Air Corps for four and a half years. He had a wish for his 93rd Birthday. He said "Frog, I want to ride a motorcycle." What to do, what to do??? One call to Doug Roy of Roy's General Service and BAM your wish is my command. A birthday party was planned at Plump's Last Shot. In attendance were Susan "Little Red" Castor, Kenny Castor, Ms Katy Warner (age 92), Sherry Adams (a Disabled Vietnam Veteran), Chrissy Barber, Federico Lomelin and yours truly. The GUEST OF HONOR Red Kempson arrived in style with Doug Roy just as it started to rain. A great time for us all. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY RED" and many more !!!
image courtesy of C. "Frog" Russell
image courtesy of C. "Frog" Russell
image courtesy of C. "Frog" Russell
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