Greetings from the frozen tundra of Northern Nevada. I hope that everyone had a Great Thanksgiving. Well we are a little over 160 days from kickstands up and just over 250 Southern Route registrants. Plans are moving right along. The Welcome Video has just been released. I hope you all have had a chance to see it and shared it … Read More
Southern Route Coordinator News – November 2019
We are now less than 200 days before kickstands up in Ontario and our current Southern Route registration has just surpassed 200. The month of November gives us two very special holidays. Veterans’ Day on the 11th, which is pretty much every day to the Run For The Wall Family. This is the day in which the Country … Read More
Southern Route Coordinator Breaking News
Greetings All, Fall is here, like it or not. For those of us who live where the climate does not afford year-round bike riding weather, good riding days are scarce. But it’s a good time to do a thorough 360° look around your ride; tires, brake pads, fluids and other wear items. Look tires all over and measure tread depth. … Read More
Southern Route Coordinator News – October 2019
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
Southern Route Coordinator News – September 2019
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
Southern Route Coordinator News – August 2019
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
Southern Route Coordinator News – July 2019
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
Southern Route Coordinator – Bugs’ LAST Newsletter (JUN’19)
RFTW SR RC Newsletter – June 2019 – RFTW XXXI Wrap-up Greetings from Weatherford, Texas! When we gathered in Parking Lot D in Ontario, I remember speaking of how quickly the next 10 days would pass and how we should embrace and savor the time we have with each other on the Run. Well not only did those days fly … Read More
Southern Route Coordinator News – April 2019 – It’s almost MAY Edition!
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
RFTW SR RC Newsletter – March 2019 – Ides of March Edition
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