Wish I could write and express better than I do, but I am no writer so here goes.

The Jarheads MC Marine veterans held the ride in honor of 5 brothers and 2 sisters that were killed in Randolph, NH on 6-21-19. The Jarheads in coordination with state officials, put this together in 10 days. My hat's off to them and I am forever grateful. Over 3000 bikes and 4500 members participated in the ride and that's just part of it. The thousands of people lining the streets for the 90 mile trek to the crash site from Laconia to Randolph, along with firemen and other emergency people holding ther hand over their hearts, Flags hung high from fire trucks, people waving flags, holding signs, children cheering, all in support for the fallen and us riders.

The day started with groups all over new England gathering at staging areas then motoring to Laconia where everyone met up for the final ride. Not to mention riders that came in from all over the country. We left our staging area at 8 AM and much to my surprise, there were already tons of people lining the streets on this leg of the ride They were waving flags, cheering us on, fire trucks with sirens and flashing lights with large flags hanging from extended ladders. As much as this was overwhelming, It only got more intense on the 90 mile ride from Laconia to the crash site in Randolph, NH All while seeing bikes riding in 2's as far as the eye could see ahead and in the rear view mirror. I will never forget the sound with thousands of bikes running at the same time in the parking lot/field at the Broken Spoke meeting place in Laconia. The ground shook with thunder. It went right through you.
It was an emotional day right from the start, I found myself fighting back tears all day. Lost it a few times especially when we passed a small group of senior veterans saluting us out in that searing heat. That's when reality hit and I realized that all was well in America that day. It was America at it's best. At least on that day.. All those that rode were all honorary Marines, one big brotherhood in support all those that have served so we can live the lives we live. We were being cheered on and saluted in support of our fallen brothers and sisters brothers who earned all the support and love being expressed that day.

When I left my home Saturday morning, I really didn't truly realize or understand what this ride was all about. The mix of all the emotions was overwhelming on the ride and impossible to comprehend fully. From Saturday night when I pulled in at home to this day, I don't think the events of that day has still fully sunk in, But one thing I know for sure is that I am deeply humbled and changed forever.

They will not be forgotten.

 

Thank you for this post.
Bob

 

Thanks for sharing that emotional read.

 

Thank You I wished I could of been there.

 

Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

Thanks..You da man...

 

Thank you for sharing......I'm tearing up just reading......I would have been a blubbering mess on the ride

 

Thanks for sharing your experience...

 

I salute you as well!
Thank you.

 

R.I.P. Heroes.....WELL DONE !!!.....PGR Dragonsnake