I thanked some Veterans today ....

[soberbyker]

.... in particular a WW2 vet in a wheelchair with no legs. I shook his hand and thanked him for his sacrifice and service for our country, it choked me up and I nearly shed a tear. He was one of many Vets happy to see us roll into town in support of our troops.

Today, a few hundred motorcyclists and a car club met in Delaware County, Pa and rode together to honor all vets, past and present, and to counter-protest a bunch of folks who see fit on most Saturdays to protest against the war, America and our veterans in West Chester, Chester County, Pa.

My local paper had a pre-run story this week, you can read it HERE the story leaves out the anti-war/anti-troops protesters, you can read that story HERE.

It really saddens me to see people hate the very people that give them the freedom to hold such a protest.

On the other hand it made me very happy to see all the folks who support our men & women in the armed forces, regardless of how they may feel about war. Today, we outnumbered them 50 to 1.

I am not a veteran, it wasn't until I was too old to serve that I learned to appreciate the freedoms I have and enjoy, as a result I participate whenever I can to give support and thanks to those who've served, I can only hope that those who serve today aren't doing so in vain as more and more of our freedoms are being eroded away.

Oh yea, I finally met forum member Rady8um with whom I've only chatted with here on the forum, until today, pleasure to meet you.

Thank You Veterans, past, present & future.

Bill

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[1861]

Thanks from another vet .

[tdyoung58]

+1 forthe10

[FNG19]

in particular a WW2 vet in a wheelchair with no legs. I shook his hand and thanked him for his sacrifice and service for our country, it choked me up and I nearly shed a tear. He was one of many Vets happy to see us roll into town in support of our troops.

Good on you for doing so! I'd rep, but the rep button is currently in physical therapy for over-use. As soon as it gets out, I'll convince it to pay you a visit!

[soberbyker]

Thanks from another vet .

The thanks go to you my friend, Thank You.

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[cgbudde]

We need more people to follow your lead.

[JeannieBmine]

It was a great day with perfect weather. The show of support for our troops and veterans was overwhelming. I, too, thanked a disabled vet who whispered in my ear that he'd do it all over again.

[larrymeyer]

It was a great day with perfect weather. The show of support for our troops and veterans was overwhelming. I, too, thanked a disabled vet who whispered in my ear that he'd do it all over again.

Most of would

They are not forgotten only by the government they fought for make Viet Nam account for all vets and return MIAs

[soberbyker]

We need more people to follow your lead.

Trouble is most people don't appreciate something until it's gone/too late.

I wonder if those people who protest against the troops and our country would do so in a not so free country. Freedom isn't free. It's paid for by the very men & women they protest against.

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[1blindref]

Well done Bill!
Will you be do doing more of these runs in the future? I don't ride a bike, but I have an old Buick that could use a day out for a good cause.