Posted on 05/25/2008 10:31:16 AM PDT by Admin Moderator
"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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Its a great rally! Really cool to watch!
God Bless Them!! And God Bless Our Troops!!
Is the biker rally sponsored by the Hell’s Angels or the Mongols?
They just showed the President being presented with his colors from Rolling Thunder. :) I always wanted to make the ride though neither of us are vets.
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