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Crew
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Location: Lipan, TX | Subject: Question for the motorcycle folks
My daughter and I just returned home from a shopping trip to Weatherford; a mid sized town about 28 miles east of us. We were driving west on I-20 and began to notice what appeared to be "bikers" standing on some of the overpasses. By the third overpass, it was obvious they were watching for something that was coming from the west. They had American and POW/MIA flags that they were waiving, and even had a sign hanging over one of the bridges, but all I could make out in my rearview mirror was "Texas welcomes.............". Then, about a mile later, we saw what they were obviously waiting to pass under them. Hundreds and hundreds of bikers, all headed east. Some of the bikes had trailers in tow and the majority of them were decorated with American and POW flags.
There has been no media attention that I am aware of telling of any rallies. Do any of you guys have a clue as to who these folks are, and where they're headed? I have never seen a parade of bikes that long in my life. Must of stretched 2 to 3 miles and all were traveling 2 by 2 at highway speed. It was a beautiful sight seeing all those flags rolling down I-20 for sure!! |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1405
Location: Houston, TX (Best state in the US) | Subject: RE: Question for the motorcycle folks
I'd guess it was the Patriot Riders but have no idea who they were respecting...maybe they have a website you can check.....
It's kinda nice about Texas and Texans..........just chock full of patriotism and pride.....let me know if you find out anything.....
Sorry I missed your brief visit to Galveston....hope the cruise was good.
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2253
Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: RE: Question for the motorcycle folks
The Brat - 2008-05-17 4:38 PM
My daughter and I just returned home from a shopping trip to Weatherford; a mid sized town about 28 miles east of us. We were driving west on I-20 and began to notice what appeared to be "bikers" standing on some of the overpasses. By the third overpass, it was obvious they were watching for something that was coming from the west. They had American and POW/MIA flags that they were waiving, and even had a sign hanging over one of the bridges, but all I could make out in my rearview mirror was "Texas welcomes.............". Then, about a mile later, we saw what they were obviously waiting to pass under them. Hundreds and hundreds of bikers, all headed east. Some of the bikes had trailers in tow and the majority of them were decorated with American and POW flags.
It's "Rolling Thunder". They are on their way to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day and a visit to the Viet Nam wall.
If my leg was healed I'd be traveling there this year too. Maybe next year.
There has been no media attention that I am aware of telling of any rallies. Do any of you guys have a clue as to who these folks are, and where they're headed? I have never seen a parade of bikes that long in my life. Must of stretched 2 to 3 miles and all were traveling 2 by 2 at highway speed. It was a beautiful sight seeing all those flags rolling down I-20 for sure!!
It's "Rolling Thunder". They are on their way to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day and a visit to the Viet Nam wall.
If my leg was healed I'd be traveling there this year too. Maybe next year.
Edited by Doc Gardner 2008-05-17 5:01 PM
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 2540
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY | Subject: RE: Question for the motorcycle folks
It is also "ARMED FORCES DAY" today. We had scads of groups out today up here...the one good thing about it...not a "protester" in sight!
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 781
Location: Port Orchard WA | Subject: RE: Question for the motorcycle folks
I will see if Pat or someone has pictures of Armed Forces Day Parade here in Bremerton I intended to attend but did not feel well enough to go, which is the pits first time in years I was not working. |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 2672
Location: New Jersey | Subject: RE: Question for the motorcycle folks
Yep! Doc is right. It's Rolling Thunder heading twoards DC for the Memorial Weekend. Saw it on TV last night!!!
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Senior Crew
Posts: 186
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Next weekend there will be a parade and service in Stuart Fl. honoring the Fallen veterans. We, vets in this area, recieved word that that radical hate group that protests at veterans funerals will be in attendance doing there thing.
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Old Salt
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Location: San Freakcisco CA area | Subject: RE: Question for the motorcycle folks
>>>received word that that radical hate group that protests at veterans funerals will be in attendance doing there thing.
Joe - I sure hope folks down there go out of their way to make these folks feel welcome - REAL welcome!  |
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