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Anyone doing the ride to the wall this year? Last year was the first one I've missed in a while. Couldn't get extra time off, but I'm thinking of leaving here ( Columbus Oh) on Sat morning, get there in time for Sat afternoon, then catch the parade on Sunday, and head back Sunday night or early monday morning.
if you haven't been to one yet, it is unreal. The parade itself can last 4-5 hours. 2 years ago a WWII vet, dressed in full Marine dress stood in the middle of the road, at attention in a salute, as bikes went past on both sides. I watched him hold the salute for over an hour. Then I guess a friend of his came out, and helped him to the side of the road where he took a seat. You see something like that, and..well words cannot describe.
Gregor
if you haven't been to one yet, it is unreal. The parade itself can last 4-5 hours. 2 years ago a WWII vet, dressed in full Marine dress stood in the middle of the road, at attention in a salute, as bikes went past on both sides. I watched him hold the salute for over an hour. Then I guess a friend of his came out, and helped him to the side of the road where he took a seat. You see something like that, and..well words cannot describe.
Gregor
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From: Midland, TX
RE: Rolling Thunder, DC
Never made the Run For the Wall or Rolling Thunder but it is definitely on my to do list. Some of the local bike groups here host a reception and provide supper for the Run for the Wall guys on the Southern route every year. This year our reception will be on May 20th, the night they spend in Midland. I've helped out the past several years and am truly blessed each time. You can never show your appreciation to our Vets enough! Pat
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From: Bloomfield, NM
RE: Rolling Thunder, DC
I am going to catch it in Gallup, NM on May 19, and ride to Albuquerque,NM. It's not much, but the best I can do with the time constraints I am under.
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Bill
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Bill
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From: South Jersey
RE: Rolling Thunder, DC
The wife and I are leaving early Sunday morning, espect to be in the DC area around 9:30-10, anyone know where to go once ya get to DC??? I know how to get to DC, but don't have a clue as to where to go once I'm there!!! First time making the trip, it should be quite an adventure!!!
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From: South Jersey
RE: Rolling Thunder, DC
Well, We did it!!!! And man am I glad we did!!! Being a veteran it was a very moving experience!!! Never saw so many bikes in one place in my life!!!! No problem gettin into DC, but gettin out was a different story!!! If ya never did this run and get the chance "DO IT" you'll never be the same!!!!!
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