Time is not on his side...

John, time is not on Sidney's side, but we can help him to... *

Dear John,

On July 2, I sent you an email about a remarkable 101 year-old WWII Veteran, Sidney Walton, and his wish to complete an amazing goal before his time on earth is over.

I know that holiday weekends can be quite busy for most of us, so in case you missed it, please see my email below.

Friday, the day after I sent you the email, Sidney was honored at an Independence Day celebration in California by serving as Grand Marshall to kick off the Fourth of July weekend.

From the hills of Hollywood to the coast of Ventura (101 kilometers), 101 Vehicles driving at the speed of 101 kilometers paid tribute to Sidney. You can see from Sidney's face how delighted he was!

Before the virus, Sidney could fly to the next state on his list. It's no longer safe for him to do that so if he wants to complete his goal driving is the best option for his health, though it will certainly take him longer to do so.

Let's get Sidney moving and help him finish his "No Regrets" tour. 32 down, 18 to go!

For Sidney,

John Philip Sousa IV
National Chairman, Stars & Stripes Forever PAC

P.S. A gift of $101 dollars from 101 Americans would go a long way in helping one of the last WWII veterans complete his life fulfilling his role as a WWII Veterans Ambassador. But of course gifts of any amount will be appreciated and critically needed! He just can't do it without your help.

Dear John,

A very close colleague of mine was telling me the story of centenarian Sidney Walton yesterday with great emotion and passion and urged me to visit his website: www.GoSidneyGo.com

I did, and let me tell you since I learned about Sidney Walton and his goal, I can't get Sidney out of my head...

...or my heart!

I won't be surprised if you have not heard of Sidney's "No Regrets" Tour, because before yesterday, neither had I. So keep reading!

Sidney was born in the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1919, and stayed there until joining the Army in March of 1941 to fight Hitler nine months before Pearl Harbor.

He fought in China, Burma, and the India Theater (CBI), 34th Infantry, 8th Division, and returned to the U.S. after the war being discharged at the rank of corporal.

After his service he became a geology teacher at Duke University and North Carolina State University, and married school teacher Rena Bell in 1954. He and Rena then moved to San Diego in 1960.

Now 101 years old, Sidney still resides near San Diego.

But then in 2018, at 99 years old, Sidney set out on a "No Regrets" tour to make up for his life-long regret of missing a chance to meet some of the last Civil War Veterans and to raise awareness of how few WWII veterans are left, tell the story of the "Greatest Generation" and offer Americans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet one of the few remaining WWII vets.

Making it his goal to meet all 50 governors, by last month Sidney (at 101 years) has visited with 32 U.S. governors and he also had a meeting with President Trump in April of last year.

What an amazing man on an important journey.

His son Paul has been his escort over the past two years, but I learned yesterday that they are running out of money to complete the tour...

...and Sidney still has 18 more states to go!

So won't you join with me in supporting Sidney so he can finish his tour?

Sidney's "No Regrets" tour is as extraordinary as it is significant to Americans.

Since I was a little boy, I was in awe of my great-great grandfather's, America's March King, patriotism and love of America, now Sidney has earned second-place in my heart.

You can make a donation to Sidney by clicking here.

And if you would like to learn more about Sidney's tours and adventures, please visit his website at www.GoSidneyGo.com. You will be amazed and inspired. It is filled with photos, proclamations and special recognitions from celebrities and political and military leaders from coast to coast.

But don't visit his site so long that you forget to make a donation so that he can finish his tour. He's 101 years-old and has 32 states down – 18 to go!

For America,

John Philip Sousa IV
National Chairman, Stars & Stripes Forever PAC

P.S. In honor of Independence Day, my great grandfather's most famous March will be played at celebrations across our great country. When you hear it, think of Sidney!

I hope Sidney's "No Regrets" Tour will touch your heart and you will decide to donate so he and his son Paul can finish that tour.

A generous $10 gift will buy them breakfast while on the tour, $27.50 will fill the "No Regrets" touring car's gas tank and $65 will help pay for a night's lodging while Sidney and Paul get on the road to visit those last 18 states.

Go, Sidney, Go!