Posted on 05/25/2008 5:36:27 AM PDT by kellynla
"Rolling Thunder" is a most fitting motto.
Indeed, thousands of bikers are rolling along the Washington area's roadways today with plenty of gumption and an unabashed carbon footprint. Exhaust pipes are vibrating, pistons are pumping, and it is, well, thunderous.
For the 21st year in a row, the two-wheeled crusade called Rolling Thunder has taken over the capital of the free world. An estimated 350,000 motorcyclists — plus their intrepid passengers, activists, organizers, fans and awestruck spectators — have assembled here to draw America's attention to fallen soldiers, lost warriors, prisoners of war, honored veterans and military families.
The mighty take notice. In past years, President Bush himself has twice greeted a select group of Rolling Thunder riders, who piloted their massive machines right up the White House driveway, then stuck out their hands for a regulation high-five.
"First thing, this is about supporting America and our folks in the military, past and present. It's about love of country, love of bikes. People have a calling to be here," said Pete Ries, a detention officer from Fredericksburg, who has ridden "Old Blue" — his spotless, chrome-crowned Harley-Davidson — in the annual event a half-dozen times.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
"All paid some. Some paid all."
Semper Fi, Kelly
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You might want to ping your military lists.
Excellent multimedia history of all those who fought for our freedom.
Link:http://www.ocregister.com/multimedia/memorialday/
An estimated 350,000 motorcyclists have assembled here to draw America’s attention to themselves and their ultra-expensive boy toys.
There. Fixed it.
Wish I was there-and wish I had packed my ping list.
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“An estimated 350,000 motorcyclists have assembled here to draw America’s attention to themselves and their ultra-expensive boy toys.”
....most of the local motorcycle “runs” in our area start at bars and end at bars...
Who’s gonna FIX you?
NEVER seen one of these guys visiting a VFW post, going to see the guys at the hospital, or donating a cent or a second if it didn’t involve showing off the bike.
Who’s gonna FIX you?
I have ridden to “Rolling Thunder” from Texas five times, and you POS can kiss my A**.
I have not ridden to “Rolling Thunder” from Texas five times, and you POS can kiss my A**, and yo mamma too.
You need to get out more often.
I have Freeped the far left in the presence and along with the Rolling Thunder on several occassions. Your snotty comment belittles genuine patriots.
It is very comfortable behind your keyboard and requires no expenditure of effort, time or travel expense. You should not trash those willing to commit time, effort, and money to make a patriotic point.
You need to get bent. I HAVE given my time. Joined the Corps the day after my 17th b-day so I could kill jihadists. Saw some action in Beirut, but, unfortunately did NOT get to kill any jihadists. Have been to VFW posts and hospitals DOZENS of times, NOT showing off my cool ride, by the way.
“NEVER seen one of these guys visiting a VFW post, going to see the guys at the hospital, or donating a cent or a second if it didn’t involve showing off the bike.”
....my wife and I never saw them when we volunteered at Walter Reed...
Your point in responding to this thread????...possibly biker-envy? Apparently nothing positive!
If they wheeled the patients out into the parking lot, and let the riders come up, give a high five, and drive off on camera, you’d see them.
It is easy to make such comments when hiding in the grass.
Maybe you didn't see them because you weren't there. Why don't you put out your name and address, so people can see what you are.
Waiting for you to do the same.
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