Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder!

cheriann · 06-04-2010, 12:49 PM

Usually hubby has to work on the Memorial Day weekend, but this year he took leave! He has ALWAYS wanted to go to Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C., the Ride For The Wall. We called some friends that go every year and tagged along with them. Since they go every year, they KNOW how to do it!! They set up a tent, we all brought our chairs, they brought coolers of sub sandwiches, fried chicken, chips, fruit, donuts, sodas and water! The wait in the Pentagon parking lot was more like a tailgate party for us! LOL!

Although we enjoyed or time with friends, we did NOT forget the reason we were all gathered there. I have NEVER seen so many bikes together at one time! Last I heard, they estimated about half a million bikes this year. It was such an emotional experience for Chaz and I!!!

One of our friends with us, Debbie, shared some of her pictures with me to add in my picture show. This was very emotional for me to make. I grew up a Navy brat, my brother served some time during Viet Nam and Chaz served time overseas in Desert Storm. I think I was able to show that we had a good time together, but were there for a VERY important cause.

http://www.photoshow.com/watch/if3MG9nR

chainsaw · 06-04-2010, 01:18 PM

Awesome CheriAnn. Great music selection too. Nice job.

**Cajunrider** · 06-04-2010, 04:58 PM

As usual, another fine piece of work CheriAnn. And as Al stated, a great selection of music. Attenting this event had to be an awesome and moving experience. I attached a sticky to keep this thread where it won't be missed. Thanks for sharing this with us.

dabull · 06-04-2010, 09:08 PM

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cheriann · 06-05-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

As usual, another fine piece of work CheriAnn. And as Al stated, a great selection of music. Attenting this event had to be an awesome and moving experience. I attached a sticky to keep this thread where it won't be missed. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Thank you SO MUCH!!!! It really is a very emotional event to attend, and one I recommend everybody try to make at least once in their lifetime

spazz · 06-05-2010, 04:56 PM

This was without a doubt, the most moving event I have ever been to. I am one of the fortunate ones who did not lose any relatives when I was a boy in Viet Nam. I had an uncle who served as a gunner on a helicopter. He has a cigar box full of metals to show his bravery and valor. But, like so many before him, he will tell you that he was just doing his job. My own father who was flagged as 4F for service duty, served with the Merchant Marines. I am also fortunate to say I served for my Country in Desert Storm.
This was an emotional event for me. To see how many actually support our cause. It towers over those who say we are weak. This country will stand with pride against any who try to say we are weak.

fish · 06-05-2010, 05:02 PM

SUPER!!!!!!!!!!

jd01 · 06-05-2010, 05:17 PM

Thanks for sharing.

waterman · 06-06-2010, 12:49 AM

Cheri and Spazz,

I have seen many pictures of that before. I would love to do that someday. Remembering those that have served is always important.

**ringadingh** · 06-06-2010, 08:34 AM

That was a fantastic video of pictures you put together, I really enjoyed it, I almost felt like I was there myself. And the choice of music was really fitting as well.
My neighbour usually goes down to Rolling Thunder and says it is a very emotional ride, oneday I hope to make the trip myself.
Thanks for a great job.

kawgirl · 06-06-2010, 04:05 PM

I've been once and it's an awesome site to behold. Great job Cheriann.

Yellow Jacket · 06-06-2010, 07:21 PM

I've never had the opportunity to attend Rolling Thunder. Your video made me feel like I was almost there. I've been to the Wall several times over the years. Each time it makes me cry. There are tears in my eyes even as I type this.

If our country ever forgets the sacrifices that our people have made then the country will truly be lost. I pray that day will never come. As long as we have people like those I saw in your video I believe that will never happen.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Viet Nam vet 69-70 USAF

**glwilson** · 06-06-2010, 07:48 PM

I am truly speechless...

Thanks for sharing this with us.

cheriann · 06-07-2010, 06:05 AM

Aw, thank you for the added replies! I am SO glad that I was able to convey the message of the day in my picture show!

peterdarby · 06-15-2010, 04:20 PM

Awsome event and thank you for the video tribute. I believe you really captured the spirit, from the pictures to the music it was very moving. I have ridden in the past and your video makes me want to ride in the future.

06-04-2010, 12:49 PM	#1
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! Usually hubby has to work on the Memorial Day weekend, but this year he took leave! He has ALWAYS wanted to go to Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C., the Ride For The Wall. We called some friends that go every year and tagged along with them. Since they go every year, they KNOW how to do it!! They set up a tent, we all brought our chairs, they brought coolers of sub sandwiches, fried chicken, chips, fruit, donuts, sodas and water! The wait in the Pentagon parking lot was more like a tailgate party for us! LOL! Although we enjoyed or time with friends, we did NOT forget the reason we were all gathered there. I have NEVER seen so many bikes together at one time! Last I heard, they estimated about half a million bikes this year. It was such an emotional experience for Chaz and I!!! One of our friends with us, Debbie, shared some of her pictures with me to add in my picture show. This was very emotional for me to make. I grew up a Navy brat, my brother served some time during Viet Nam and Chaz served time overseas in Desert Storm. I think I was able to show that we had a good time together, but were there for a VERY important cause. http://www.photoshow.com/watch/if3MG9nR __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-04-2010, 01:18 PM	#2
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! Awesome CheriAnn. Great music selection too. Nice job.
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! As usual, another fine piece of work CheriAnn. And as Al stated, a great selection of music. Attenting this event had to be an awesome and moving experience. I attached a sticky to keep this thread where it won't be missed. Thanks for sharing this with us. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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06-04-2010, 09:08 PM	#4
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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06-05-2010, 04:56 PM	#6
spazz Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte Hall, MD Posts: 144	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! This was without a doubt, the most moving event I have ever been to. I am one of the fortunate ones who did not lose any relatives when I was a boy in Viet Nam. I had an uncle who served as a gunner on a helicopter. He has a cigar box full of metals to show his bravery and valor. But, like so many before him, he will tell you that he was just doing his job. My own father who was flagged as 4F for service duty, served with the Merchant Marines. I am also fortunate to say I served for my Country in Desert Storm. This was an emotional event for me. To see how many actually support our cause. It towers over those who say we are weak. This country will stand with pride against any who try to say we are weak.
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06-05-2010, 05:02 PM	#7
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! SUPER!!!!!!!!!! __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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06-05-2010, 05:17 PM	#8
jd01 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton,Georgia Posts: 851	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! Thanks for sharing. __________________ Don Denman "JD" 2001 Luminous Vintage Red carbed 1500 Nomad VBA #376 VROC #6195
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06-06-2010, 12:49 AM	#9
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! Cheri and Spazz, I have seen many pictures of that before. I would love to do that someday. Remembering those that have served is always important. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-06-2010, 08:34 AM	#10
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! That was a fantastic video of pictures you put together, I really enjoyed it, I almost felt like I was there myself. And the choice of music was really fitting as well. My neighbour usually goes down to Rolling Thunder and says it is a very emotional ride, oneday I hope to make the trip myself. Thanks for a great job. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-06-2010, 04:05 PM	#11
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! I've been once and it's an awesome site to behold. Great job Cheriann. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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06-06-2010, 07:21 PM	#12
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! I've never had the opportunity to attend Rolling Thunder. Your video made me feel like I was almost there. I've been to the Wall several times over the years. Each time it makes me cry. There are tears in my eyes even as I type this. If our country ever forgets the sacrifices that our people have made then the country will truly be lost. I pray that day will never come. As long as we have people like those I saw in your video I believe that will never happen. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Viet Nam vet 69-70 USAF __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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06-06-2010, 07:48 PM	#13
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! I am truly speechless... Thanks for sharing this with us. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-07-2010, 06:05 AM	#14
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! Aw, thank you for the added replies! I am SO glad that I was able to convey the message of the day in my picture show! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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06-15-2010, 04:20 PM	#15
peterdarby Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manassas Va. Posts: 286	Our FIRST Year Doing Rolling Thunder! Awsome event and thank you for the video tribute. I believe you really captured the spirit, from the pictures to the music it was very moving. I have ridden in the past and your video makes me want to ride in the future.
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