It was a beautiful day. Started at 65and hit the mid 80s. Since only FNGs can ride into Arlington Cemtary, we needed to get there and walk to the Tomb of the Unknow Soldier for the laying of the wreath. If you have ever been, you will see field after field like this. Soldiers placed nearly a quarter-million U.S. flags at … Read More
Central Route – Day 10 – Hurricane, WV to Washington, DC
Amazing, wonderful gorgeous, beautiful…. is how I describe the day. It was 65 when we got up. And no rain. YEAH!!! Eamon gives us a run down of the legs for the day. He tells us at lunch, a Harley dealer will host it. He said the Harley dealers are very generous and will even let the Honda riders eat … Read More
Central Route – Day 9 – Hurricane, WV to Lewisburg, WV
Today is the day we go to Rainelle to see the kids. This is the school we have raised all the money for. Last day for he military and platoon challenges, last day for auction…. Every day before we leave for our platoon meetings , Eamon leaves us with 2 things: 1) They shall not grow old as we who … Read More
Central Route – Day 8 – Corydon, IN to Hurricane, WV
You prayer warriors are spectacular!! What a great day!! Temps started at 73 and no rain. Even in the afternoon it went to 94 but there was a nice cloud cover. Great riding weather. Lance is our Raffle Rouser. The hat he has in his hand was auctioned off. So as you remember, all the money goes to the … Read More
Central Route – Day 7 – Wentzville, MO to Corydon, IN
Today we woke up to no rain. That was great since it poured last night. Before we start, I need to apologize. A few days ago I said there was no Gold Star families. We do have one riding with his. Thank you for the service and thank you for riding with us. Also thanks to all the blue star … Read More
Central Route – Day 6 – Junction City, KS to Wentzville, MO
We had another great day. Temps started 50 degrees. Every day Eamon asks if there are any Blue or Gold Star families. We have several Blue Start but no Gold today. There is always someone around them to give a hug. I love the RFTW family. We get and give lots of hugs. Beautiful day but it did not feel … Read More
Central Route – Day 5 – Goodland, KS to Kansas City, KS
WOW the prayer warrior must have been working overtime. It was an absolutely beautiful day. And the wind was there just not as strong. Thanks to all. I forgot to add this last night. There was a table: As we ate dinner, this is what was read : POW and MIA REMEMBARANCE TABLE Is set for one, symbolizing the fact … Read More
Central Route – Day 4 – Eagle Nest,NM to Goodland,KS
Brrrrrrr………….it was 36 degrees today. Thank goodness it was not snowing. Yes a few year ago it was. I want to show you a little of the Angel Fire brick ceremony. Angel FireVietnam Memorial The purpose of the David Westphall Veterans Foundation is to honor America’s veterans and members of its military forces by memorializing the sacrifices they have … Read More
Central Route – Day 3 – Gallup,NM to Eagle Nest, NM
Today was a little chilly, about 50. And the winds were still blowing. Started off the day with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. As I was walking through the parking lot, I noticed Rich Boy’s License plate, from Hawaii = RFTW. I would guess no one in Hawaii has that one. Lee from Kentucky has RFTW and Brian … Read More
Central Route – Day 2 – Williams, AZ to Gallup, NM
Thanks to all those prayers warriors out there. Keep it up. We had a beautiful day!!! All lined up and ready to go. Wow that is a lot of bikes This is Jim Sloan, aka Sweeper, and Jenny Ward, aka Lady Jen. Jim drives the truck after the last platoon. As the pack gets on the highway, we travel only … Read More