Rolling Thunder

So what is Rolling Thunder about? Well Memorial Day isn't a holiday to welcome in Summer even though most people see it as such, nope, it's a special day set to remember those that have paid the ultimate price for our country. One of the reasons behind Rolling Thunder is to pay our respects to the POW's and MIA's also. Another huge reason is to remind those that sit on their arses in our capital that we remember those that were left behind and we will ensure that they are never forgotten until each and everyone is brought home.

I'm going to do something here that is a little out of character but all of you that read this know me and my views but you also know I respect other opinions so I hope you'll take it to heart - we all can make a difference. Remember those of us that serve our country, no matter if they're in the service or in your communities day and night keeping you safe - remember us when it comes time to vote. Your vote does matter and all I ask is that when you vote, look at how whom ever thinking about voting for supports the men and women keeping you safe. I don't care about your views regarding the current war, I care about how my brothers and sisters in arms are respected and treated, both during our service and after. Remember the sacrifice we proudly and willingly give to our great country.

OK, so how was my time in DC this weekend? A blast was had!! I'm still playing with some pictures, trying to merge a few together to give you all a small idea of how many bikes took part this year (a lot) but I did tell someone I'd get some pictures up (Sandra), so, here they are.

I started off at a Harley dealership south east of DC, lets just go with the number 'few' with how many bikes were there...




there were more trust me...

OK, given all these bikes wanting to get over to the Pentagon without causing to much havoc, well we needed an escort of course! :)



These were the ones to lead us on our merry way, every intersection had police there to stop traffic until the ENTIRE group passed.

Here are a couple I took during the trip over...








I figure I was some where in the middle of the pack and these pictures only give you a small idea of just how huge this event is every year. We filled up more than three of the parking lots at the Pentagon and there were many more that had already camped out at the Mall. We were heard and we remember.