Were you there when 'Rolling Thunder' rumbled into the Nation's Capital?

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sun, 24 May 2015 20:41:15 -0400

Motorcyclists from around the country ride to the nation's capital for the annual Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom” aimed at honoring veterans.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/rolling-thunder-rumbles-through-washington-streets/2015/05/24/a0cc515c-0233-11e5-bc72-f3e16bf50bb6_gallery.html?hpid=z4

Rolling Thunder rumbles through Washington streets

On the eve of Memorial Day, motorcyclists gather at the Pentagon before their annual procession through Washington.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 8:49 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2015 20:49:40 -0400

In western Iowa

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 24 at 2015 9:14 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 24 May 2015 21:14:46 -0400

It started in 1988 when I was Master at Arms to Chief of Staff Commander Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Washington, DC and I am sad to say that I missed it.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 25 at 2015 7:35 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Mon, 25 May 2015 07:35:52 -0400

Additional coverage of this year's event ...

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/rolling-thunder/ss-BBkcz1u#image=5

Rolling Thunder

Thousands of riders take part in the annual Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration motorcycle run, seeking to highlight U.S. armed forces members believed to be prisoners of war or missing in action.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 11:45 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 11:45:19 -0400

I remember reading about the Marine in the picture a couple of years ago. He stood and held that salute FOR HOURS until the entire Rolling Thunder group passed by.