Rolling Thunder Wrap up

  

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Had a hoot participating with many at the 2010 Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride in Washington DC this weekend. Well over 200,000 bikes (short of last year) as rain threatened but never appeared. At noon a low fly over of a B-52 started the riders as the masses made their way to the DC Mall “loop” around the capital and back down to the mall.

There were mostly Vets riding but many that were there simply to support. Very cool people and from all ages and characters. At one time a small crew of rough looking individuals past by with the colors on their backs “ Leatherneck Nation”. Sporting Mohawks and tats I had to ask……”Hey buddy, what’s with the Leatherneck Nation”.  After stopping and giving me the “look” he continued to explain they were all Marines at one time or another and were being joined by club members from all over the nation. I asked How to join…that’s another story though. After chatting for a bit and hanging out in the shade as we shared war stories it turned out as expected and although Marine brothers from different wars, we were again Marine brothers all the same…..pretty cool.

After the bikes began to roll I wasn’t ready for the overwhelming pride spectators were giving us in support on the sidewalks linning the DC streets. Awesome. Vets supporting Vets, and a special thanks to Marty at AnySoldier for riding along with me. Many of the tanned faced hard core riders had heard of the website and were all about supporting deployed warriors. It was a win win event…..if you don’t have a bike, don’t go to Rolling Thunder….you might come home with one. Til next year, I see you back in DC….on my bike.

 

Comments

[Pincher]

Don't have a bike, just a cage... but still a proud Patriot Guard Rider... and many of the "Rolling Thunder" were some my So Cal buddies.. Great group of guys!

[Domenica Campbell]

I'm wondering if my buddy Staff Sgt Jim Daly an MP out of Palm Springs was there?

[mindy1]

Sounds great

[Allyson Beals]

Does anyone know who the marine that stood in silent salute to our fallin vets on 2010 ride this year.. he was standing on constitution plaza!

[Yancy]

Here is a story on that Marine. Very nice quick read. God bless him and all our troops past, present and future. Thank you!!

http://auto.military.com/roadwarriors/view/road-trips/97682.html

[SarahSue]

Thank you for telling about the Lone Marine. Appreciated learning about such a hero!

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