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Lloyd Valentine and Damon Gastineau talk about their motivations for joining the Patriot Guard Riders during homecoming ceremonies for Indiana National guardsmen at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Jan. 31,2009. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darren Salzer

Lloyd Valentine and Damon Gastineau talk about their motivations for joining the Patriot Guard Riders during homecoming ceremonies for Indiana National guardsmen at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Jan. 31,2009. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darren Salzer

Lloyd Valentine and Damon Gastineau talk about their motivations for joining the Patriot Guard Riders during homecoming ceremonies for Indiana National guardsmen at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Jan. 31,2009. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darren Salzer

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