Don Dinsmore set out this morning from Seattle, Washington. Destination: The gates of Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California.
He will be traveling 1,220 miles over the next five days down Interstate 5...
Here's his itinerary:
He'll be traveling today and tonight through Washington state and north Oregon. By tomorrow, he expects to make it to Medford, Oregon.
On Monday, June 25th, he expects to hit the great city of Redding, California.
On Tuesday, June 26th, possibly Stockton, California.
On Wednesday, June 27th, in Bakersfield and south through Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles, Don (and riders who've joined him en route) will join forces with Gathering of Eagles rides who will all head down to Oceanside on Thursday, June 28, in the early afternoon.
That's the plan as I understand it from Don (who'll correct me if I'm wrong I'm sure!)
Don will be e-mailing reports and photos from the road leading up to the big day at the gates of Camp Pendleton. So check back whenever you're wondering, Where the heck is Don now?
In an e-mail, Don says...
We are on our ride to support the Haditha 3/1. We just passed through Portland, Oregon and are Starbucksing it.
Had to work late last night so had to pass up emails, so am trying to let every one know that "No Man Left Behind" is on track.
Col. Atterbury said to me, "Oh, it's so nice that you came to give your Son moral support."
I answered, "I'm not here to give Capt. Dinsmore moral support, Sir, I'm here to watch his back, Semper Fi, Sir."
We are coming to watch your backs and make sure that no Marine is left behind.
Don Dinsmore
OUTSTANDING
Red Rover, Red Rover let Don come on over.
If I was a little younger, I would be with him on the trip!
Go with God!
Semper Fi!