Photos Courtesy of Ken Munro, Official Photographer – Midway Route.
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Midway Route 2017 Photos – Day 2 – Flagstaff, AZ to Albuquerque, NM
Photos Courtesy of Ken Munro, Official Photographer – Midway Route.
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Midway Route 2017 Photos – Day 0 – Ontario, CA
Photos Courtesy of Ken Munro, Official Photographer – Midway Route.
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Central Route 2017 Photos – Day 3 – Gallup, NM to Angel Fire, NM
Photos Courtesy of Dan Eckstein, Official Photographer – Central Route.
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Central Route 2017 Photos – Day 2 – Williams, AZ to Gallup, NM
Photos Courtesy of Dan Eckstein, Official Photographer – Central Route.
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Central Route 2017 Photos – Day 1 – Ontario, CA to Williams, AZ
Photos Courtesy of Dan Eckstein, Official Photographer – Central Route.
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This album can also be viewed at:
RFTW Google Photo Site
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Central Route 2017 Photos – Day 0 – Ontario, CA
Photos Courtesy of Dan Eckstein, Official Photographer – Central Route.
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This album can also be viewed at:
RFTW Google Photo site
Official Run for the Wall Facebook Page
FNG Story – Kristen Ranker
I had the privilege of joining this run for the first time this year in 2016. The idea was planted in my mind in 2015 from a few gentlemen I had met during Rolling Thunder. They had me traveling across the country with no idea what exactly I was about to get myself into. Only the promise that it was an adventure that would open my eyes to ,many things, especially the treatment of our military service people.
I had a basic concept as I watched it and read about it numerous times, but this was entirely different and was worth the time I spent getting to know this group. Tough, rigid, well organized, and yet kind, caring, and complete awareness of why this Run means so much to so many. While on this trip, I had a rider ask me… why are you here? You aren’t even military. I wondered the same thing at first. But after several days and numerous conversations with others… it came down to this: I may not be military, but I believe that everyone who has made the commitment to protect and serve this country takes tremendous courage, and shows tremendous bravery and sacrifice, on so many levels. Because of that… I am in awe and believe that these same individuals deserve my utmost respect and gratitude. It’s up to me to show it, and this event is a perfect way to do that.
I wondered why I was doing this, as I sat on my bike that morning in Ontario, CA. The answer: We ride for those who can’t. 2017 is fast approaching and I already feel the anticipation building. Looking forward to meeting more wonderful people and being part of something that makes a difference with all who have sacrificed.
FNG Story – John Watson
I’m an in-country Vietnam Veteran. I’ve owned motorcycles most of my life. Currently I own two. The 1989 Honda Goldwing I bought new in 1990 (last years model). Twenty-six years later and 90 some thousand miles later, I bought a 2011 Harley Electra Glide Classic with 21K on the clock.
I hope to make this ride in 2017 with my son and grandson. They will ride the ‘wing. They’ll fly down from their residence in Oregon and we’ll ride out on the Southern Route. After the event in D.C., we hope to ride back with some of the group that ran the Central Route back to Kansas City, KS where we’ll split off and head towards Oregon. After getting them home, I’ll give the ‘wing to my son and ride home to Southern California.