Branson Welcoming committee Pictures from the hometowndailynews.com

Branson Fire Division Chief Ted Martin greeted Chuck Welch today on Branson's Avenue of Freedom. Welch is a battalion chief with the Bloomington-Indiana Fire Department. Welch road his bike 540 miles from his hometown of Ellettsville-Indiana to Branson. His fundraising ride was designed to honor all veterans. Welch is also in town to join Navy shipmates for a reunion.

Chuck is surprised at the intersection of Gretna Road and Highway 76 by the sight of his daughter, son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids...plus Chuck's wife who drove the chase car... he did not know they would be here to cheer him on.
(Photos by Ted Martin)