The crew of the Shadow and Friends - On World Tour 2002
Photos by Sarah Beal Shadow team Official Photographer

In memory of Ray Dussault, who flew In the Shadow of the Blade 7 Oct, 2002. He served his country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He was a Robin Hood to the end and we will miss him very much! His last wish was to ride in this old Huey once again - and that wish was granted! 


Ray Dussault 
Photo by Sarah Beal 

Director Pat Fries with MOH Recipient Mike Novesel 
Taken at Fort Rucker Lift off Ceremony


 Bill McDonald at Fort Rucker

The 10,000 mile tour of America is over - all that remains now is to sort through over 200 hours of footage and edit it down to a long movie, or perhaps a mini-series. Arrowhead Film Company has it work cut out for itself. It all could be ready for a showing by the end of this year (2003) or early next spring (2004)- we will keep you posted. In the mean time, there are new updates on the status of the film at it's own website at: www.intheshadowoftheblade.com 

It was an experience of a lifetime for me personally. I felt honored to have been chosen to be a part of the crew. I meet so many great people along the way - people like Ray and his wife. I also got to meet face to face with hundreds of people whom I have only had a email or phone relationship with over the last several years. (People like Doug Ward and his wife) Then I got the joy of meeting new friends and hearing the stories of real heroes! This was not just a documentary and not just a bunch of interviews and flying around - this was truly a sacred journey. None of us will ever be the same again who went along on this adventure. I know I have changed forever and sense that so have hundreds of others who meet our Huey along the way. A special thanks to Earl, out in New Mexico - all your work made for a very special ending to the movie at Angel Fire!

God bless all of you who meet us and greeted us and who took us into your homes. You made this all possible.    
Comments by Bill Mcdonald

 

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