Every year when Run for The Wall comes around I think I am too old, it's too hard, It's too tiring and then after the first run of the first day I remember why I ride! What a great day!!! Beautiful weather, cruising along at 65 MPH on the open road with 300 Vietnam Veterans, Patriots and True Blue Americans. I can't think of anything better.
Today was an easy day as far as days on the Run go. I am riding with the 2nd Platoon in the Tail Gunner position. The best job of all the riders. 2nd Platoon is up at the front so we are one of the first into the gas stops and into the staging (parking) area. We traveled 335 miles and are now settled into the Holiday Inn in Phoenix. Looking forward to another great day tomorrow.
We stopped in Blythe for lunch. The city put on a very nice program for us along with good eats. I was given a new Remembrance Poppy to add to my collection. I love Remembrance Poppies!!
Miss Blythe was there to greet the riders. She baked hundreds of cookies for the riders. They were delicious!!!!
Once we crossed the Arizona State Line, we were escorted by DPS Officers. WOW!!!1 Did they do a good job. At one point they shut down the freeway so we could change lanes and exit the highway. It is so nice to have the local support as we travel across the country.
Check out this tribute bike. The black and white, shading is very dramatic.
As usual, the people of Arizona did not let us down. Many of the freeway overpasses were lined with flag waving Americans as well as the road sides.I think I will say good night with this quote from Winston S. Churchill
"We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us."
Good night and sleep well.
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