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.
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Are these the guys who have given support to families at funerals where that POS Phelps causes so much grief?
“There. Fixed it.”
What happened to you? Your man ride away on his Harley, leaving you in the dust?
You can’t fix stupid.
ENVY is an ugly thing!
What happened to you? Your man ride away on his Harley, leaving you in the dust?
My husband served with 2/6 in Beirut. When were you there?
you’ve been on FR for 4 months, and this is the best you’ve got??
I, too, was with the 6th Marines. TOW platoon. Airlifted out when the barracks got hit. Scheduled for departure two months later. Cross decked voluntarily (waiting for people to show some respect for my service, btw. Maybe if I buy a Harley...) Departed Beirut the following May.
You’ve been on FR for more than 4 months, and this is the best you’ve got?
you obviously have mistaken this site as a haven for your inanities! Try DU..I’m sure they’ll appreciate you...tell them Keith sent you!
My husband was on R&R when the Embassy was blown up in April ‘83 - had to scramble as they were returning to Beirut.
you obviously have mistaken this site as a haven for your inanities! Try DU..I’m sure they’ll appreciate you...tell them PG sent you!
Was he an 03?
2531
I could buy a parrot that would contribute as much as you do...remember...a mind is a terrible thing to waste(take it to heart)
I could buy a parrot that would contribute as much as you do...remember...a mind is a terrible thing to waste(take it to heart)
What is that? It’s been 23 years since I got out.
“Are these the guys who have given support to families at funerals where that POS Phelps causes so much grief?”
Yes.
We respect your service, but not your arrogance.
But I have yet to find a true combat veteran who brags about killing an enemy. There fore I highly suspect your true level of service.
Field Radio Operator - I always said he was the target - walking around with that huge antenna!
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