The war in Vietnam was probably the most misunderstood war in US history. More so are some of the facts about those who served during that time. I’ve met more Vietnam veterans in my 5 years being on the Run than I had in my entire life up til then. I can truly say these … More They Didn’t Die For Nothing
How many of us can say you’ve met a real hero? I guess that would depend on your definition of a hero. Here’s how the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a “Hero”. a: A mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b: an illustrious warrior c: a person admired for achievements and noble … More Heroes Are All Around Us
One of the many privileges afforded Run For The Wall is a police escort into Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday morning of Memorial Weekend. At the host hotel in the parking garage 400 motorcycles are staged for departure into Arlington. Driving into the cemetery is allowed only for those attending a funeral service. Those with … More Ride and Remember
I’ll need a few days to add more to this years posts on Run For The Wall so stay tuned and thanks for following along. You have been an inspiration for me to chronicle this and previous years on the Run. bruce
We made it…… This Dan Gilman, his son Curt and daughter Sydney. Dan stepped in last minute to fill my 2nd tail gunner position in Platoon 5. Dan’s brother Jed tail gunned for Platoon 3 when I was APL (Assistant Platoon Leader) in 2016. Jed was on the Ambassador team this year and did a … More Day 10 – D.C.
After a great breakfast in Hurricane, after the Orange Hat Meeting, after the All Rider Meeting, after our Platoon Meeting.. meeting after meeting after meeting… but don’t get me wrong, it’s all good stuff. The last two things our Route Coordinator leaves us with at the end of each morning’s all rider meeting are: An … More Day 9 – Almost Heaven – West Virginia
This morning was the first warm morning that I didn’t need any mid layers between my tee shirt and vented riding jacket. This morning was the trip to Robley Rex VA hospital and one of favorite stops on the Run and only 31 miles from our morning staging area. Morning traffic around Louisville, like any … More Day 8 – The Runaround
Got a late start and need to get some sleep. I’ll have Day 8 for you tomorrow night. Thanks for following along. bruce
Run For The Wall is a lot of thing, but one thing it is not…. It’s not good for anyone on a diet. How can you refuse these sweet little old ladies who hand you a plate of some of the best smelling and tasting food you’ve ever had. I could never ever be that … More Day 7 – Sausage, Chicken, Hot Dogs & Catfish
I know I’m getting redundant about the hospitality we receive in the towns we stop stopping, but if you’ve never been on RFTW my feeble attempt to describe it cannot do them justice. Actually got to bed by 10:30 last night and slept solid til 4:45 am. Riding to breakfast at the Fraternal Order … More Day 6 – Led By The Cops, Chased By a Storm
Freedom Riders 