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Sgt Mike · 05-26-2008, 09:45 AM

I did the complete ride to the WALL this year. It's a an Honor and great fun to participate in the Rolling Thunder Parade. It's truly heart warming to see how much Americans love and appreciate the veterans. I was very much humbled to be in the company of so many of my brothers in arms.
The past three years our group rode into DC then peeled off before we got to the Pentagon parking lot because of all the horror stories that we heard about the lack of facilities and such. My son and I are the only ones from Hagerstown that went all the way, everything was very well organized, no complaints from me. I had a great ride and a great day. We'll be there again next year.

Happy Memorial day my friends.

paullit77 · 05-26-2008, 09:59 AM

Sounds like a great and humbleing ride.

May the Almighty grant our fallen brothers and sisters eternal peace, and destow on them great rewards for their sacrifices. May we never forget them.

frostbitevinnie · 05-26-2008, 10:39 AM

Fallen but never forgotten.

busa-boy33 · 05-26-2008, 12:07 PM

Great ride there Sgt. Mike and also awesome for the remembrance of our fallen loved ones.

wildwolf · 05-27-2008, 01:47 PM

So, you did it from Hagerstown, MD to the Wall.

I thought you were talking about "All The Way" from Ontario, California to the Wall, in Washington, D.C. as done by the Run For The Wall folks.

I participated in a partial trip of RFTW, from Chattanooga, TN to D.C. in 2006. That is a very humbling experience and one I recommend for all riders, veterans or not.

Sgt Mike · 05-29-2008, 09:29 PM

I agree, if one has the opportunity they should do it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildwolf

So, you did it from Hagerstown, MD to the Wall.

I thought you were talking about "All The Way" from Ontario, California to the Wall, in Washington, D.C. as done by the Run For The Wall folks.

I participated in a partial trip of RFTW, from Chattanooga, TN to D.C. in 2006. That is a very humbling experience and one I recommend for all riders, veterans or not.

omegajim · 05-29-2008, 10:02 PM

some day I'll join you sgt.

some day.

bikerbabe · 05-29-2008, 10:21 PM

Sounds like you had a great time!!!!!!
Remembered and never forgotten!!!!!

05-26-2008, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sgt Mike Banned Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 709	I did it all the way this time. I did the complete ride to the WALL this year. It's a an Honor and great fun to participate in the Rolling Thunder Parade. It's truly heart warming to see how much Americans love and appreciate the veterans. I was very much humbled to be in the company of so many of my brothers in arms. The past three years our group rode into DC then peeled off before we got to the Pentagon parking lot because of all the horror stories that we heard about the lack of facilities and such. My son and I are the only ones from Hagerstown that went all the way, everything was very well organized, no complaints from me. I had a great ride and a great day. We'll be there again next year. Happy Memorial day my friends. Last edited by Sgt Mike; 05-26-2008 at 10:18 AM.

05-26-2008, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
paullit77 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 05 C50 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 68	Sounds like a great and humbleing ride. May the Almighty grant our fallen brothers and sisters eternal peace, and destow on them great rewards for their sacrifices. May we never forget them. __________________

05-26-2008, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,572	Fallen but never forgotten. __________________ Send um to freakin jail without bail.

05-27-2008, 01:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
wildwolf Wants Better Weather Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder, wife has a 1994 vs800 Location: Meridianville, AL Posts: 699	So, you did it from Hagerstown, MD to the Wall. I thought you were talking about "All The Way" from Ontario, California to the Wall, in Washington, D.C. as done by the Run For The Wall folks. I participated in a partial trip of RFTW, from Chattanooga, TN to D.C. in 2006. That is a very humbling experience and one I recommend for all riders, veterans or not. __________________

05-29-2008, 10:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,064	some day I'll join you sgt. some day. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

05-26-2008, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	Great ride there Sgt. Mike and also awesome for the remembrance of our fallen loved ones.

05-29-2008, 10:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
bikerbabe Fifth gear streak Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 02' volusia Location: Beloit, WI Posts: 1,567	Sounds like you had a great time!!!!!! Remembered and never forgotten!!!!! __________________ www.grasshopperlimited.com Motorcycle Drivers Backrest http://www.phcustoms.com

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