Southern Route Coordinator News

Greetings from the Battle Born State.  After the long drive back from Texas and a day to recuperate, back to Southern Route “coordinating”.    On behalf of ALL the riders in attendance, I would like to Thank Cowboy and Sam, their legion of helpers, Heart O’ The Hills VFW Post 1480 and the Y-O Ranch Hotel for another Outstanding and Entertaining … Read More

Confetti and I just got back from the RFTW Angel Fire Reunion.  The Vietnam Veterans Memorial there is such a spectacular place.  Not to mention the ride to and from there.  I was glad to see so many Southern Route riders, together we laid 513 bricks.  There were several MOH recipients honored and a special tribute section to Gump’s unit … Read More

As you might guess, the Southern Route Leadership Team is busy planning every step of our Mission for 2020.  You may notice that the leadership list will be a little smaller.  We are eliminating and combining some positions.  Each Team Leader is currently filling their rosters.  Once they are firmed up, I will update the Contacts page on our Hub.  … Read More

Greetings from the “Battle Born” State of Nevada, I am truly honored to have been confirmed by the Board of Directors to be your Run For The Wall XXXII 2020, Southern Route Coordinator. For those who do not know me; I am a Vietnam Veteran (US Navy ’72- “73), Afghanistan Veteran (US Army 2003) and a retired US Army soldier … Read More

Howdy from Weatherford, TEXAS! Today we are less than 4 weeks away from KSU! Through the past 11 months of hard work and preparation, your leadership team has ensured the plans for Southern Route have been set, checked and re-checked. In this last month, they are taking the opportunity to make small adjustments and improvements that will pay off for … Read More

Howdy from Weatherford, TEXAS! It’s just 60 days and a wake-up before we are KSU on RFTW XXXI! Are you ready? While we still have time, here are a few important issues that should catch your attention… Registration on line – Some people like to wait till it’s closer to the event, but keep in mind that the $30 fee … Read More

URGENT – SR DAY 4 LODGING ISSUE 99 Southern Route Riders, I have heard and provided alternate lodging info to about 90% of the folks who lost rooms at the Comfort Suites in Grand Prairie.  As promised a week ago today, below is the info that was provided to those who contacted me… La Quinta Inn, 2131 W. Interstate 20, … Read More

URGENT – SR DAY 4 LODGING ISSUE ****UPDATE 19FEB2019 – See “On a happier note…” section below**** 99 Southern Route Riders, If you have a Southern Route Day 4 lodging reservation at the Host Hotel, Comfort Inn & Suites in Grand Prairie for the night of Saturday, 18 MAY 2019… your lodging is in jeopardy.  We have just learned that … Read More

31 JANUARY 2019 Greetings from Fort Worth, TEXAS!  …currently one of the few places in the U.S. not suffering from global warming, er, I mean the Polar Vortex FREEZE!  My coldest ride ever was 22°F for the Big Texas Toy Run several years ago.  I’m sure many of you will easily have that beat!  Let us know in a reply … Read More