El Reno … you have been given a tremendous gift. In a few days you'll get to unwrap it.

When you do, you might want to tell Tony Caldwell thank you. And while you’re at it, you might tell Scott Law and the City of El Reno thank you as well. 

The U.S. Cavalry Association kicked off its 2025 National Competition with its annual Honor Ride, which remembers those buried in the cemetery at Historic Fort Reno.

More than 45 visitors and competitors formed an old-fashioned wagon train and rode from the stables at the fort to the cemetery.

The ride, now in its fourth year, was led by the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard based at Fort Riley, Kan., and featured mule-driven carriages and mounted horses.

Mark El Reno down as Number 45.

That’s how many Oklahoma towns Pete Reed has visited on his quest to stop in 100 cities in 100 days.

It’s part of the retired Army major's quest to raise funds and awareness for a project very dear to his heart. 

The Native American Warriors Project.

The plan is to create the 45th Infantry Arch as the anchor of the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Park.

The park will mark the gateway to a “sacred space of remembrance.”

The park will rest just south of the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City.

I’m reminded of two famous quotes. The first is from the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams.” You know…the whispered voice that Kevin Costner’s character Ray hears, “If you build it, they will come.”