Incredible.
The 25th annual Rolling Thunder Run rolled into Washington, D.C. today.
#RollingThunder starts at noon, leaving from the #Pentagon. Here's the route and more: http://t.co/PfI77eaWno
— Arlington VA Patch (@ArlCoVAPatch) May 26, 2013
The Rolling Thunder ride is an annual Memorial Day event in our area. Do you know its history? http://t.co/h8RkcQiHmb (via @boundarystones)
— WETA (@wetatvfm) May 26, 2013
Rolling Thunder includes hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists who ride to honor our veterans and in memory of prisoners of war and those missing in action.
#RollingThunder in DC this weekend. A wonderful reminder of those who gave all for their country.
— annie (@annieNM8) May 26, 2013
More from Weta.org:
In the summer of 1987, Ray Manzo, a corporal in the USMC, and Artie Muller, a Vietnam veteran, came together with an idea. Frustrated that the voice for missing soldiers was not loud enough, they sought to bring attention to the cause. They planned a group motorcycle ride to the Vietnam Wall for Memorial Day 1988 and started recruiting riders. “It will be the sound of rolling thunder coming across that bridge” said Bob Schmitt, one of the early organizers as he envisioned the event.
It’s getting dusty in here. Sniffle.
Thousands of motorcycles in town for #RollingThunder. Thanks to all for your work on behalf of POW/MIA and our vets!
— GOP (@GOP) May 26, 2013
Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom started in 1988 on Memorial Day w 2,500 motorcycles, today its close to 900,000 http://t.co/ffX050HFlY
— aGiftBoutique.com (@aGiftBoutique) May 26, 2013
Sarah and Todd Palin participated in 2011 and she also tweeted about the wonderful event last year.
Memorial Day and Rolling Thunder http://t.co/djihuAta
— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) May 26, 2012
From her Facebook page:
Todd and I and our family would like to wish you all a happy Memorial Day weekend. We’d especially like to offer our best wishes to our friends in Rolling Thunder who will be taking part in their Ride for Freedom this weekend in D.C. as they do each year to honor our vets and specifically to bring awareness to POW/MIA issues. We were honored to join them last year.
Twitter users are providing spectacular photos and vine videos, while providing on-the-scene reports.
Talked w/a #RollingThunder biker who stopped at my breakfast table. He says 900,000 cyclists (and Harley's) are expected for their parade.
— Neil (@NPSusa) May 26, 2013
At the ready at Rolling Thunder! 700,000+ bikes in honor of POW/MIAs and those who gave their lives. #RollingThunder pic.twitter.com/ya8qRGuh
— Mark T. Bertolini (@mtbert) May 27, 2012
900,000 Motorcycles expected on the DC National Mall today for Rolling Thunder, proud to participate with the vets in my family on my bike!
— Gabe (@Gabe640) May 26, 2013
#rollingthunder heading over #Arlington Memorial Bridge. Estimates 900 thousand in #DC for motorcycle demonstration. pic.twitter.com/bRntIeZjak
— George Mesthos (@mesthos) May 26, 2013
Wow! No confirmed numbers yet, but impressive nonetheless. America!
#memorialday Rolling Thunder leaving For DC! #beautiful https://t.co/u9sFux2GVy
— Bren Herrera ✈ (@BrenHerrera) May 26, 2013
More #rollingthunder on pa ave. an awesome sight to see! #memorialday pic.twitter.com/wbUrokiRmV
— Cory Churches (@coricita) May 26, 2013
Rolling Thunder!! One of my favorite events in the DC area. Honoring our Veterans
— off2ibiza (@off2ibiza) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/girloutoflondon/status/338691951710846976
The #rollingthunder are rolling through #WashingtonDC2013 for #memorialday https://t.co/wWDlo6EaiU
— Rachel Harrod (@RahPhotog) May 26, 2013
Away we go #rollingthunder2013 #rollingthunder pic.twitter.com/vGLFINsu0P
— JM (@Kudzu81) May 26, 2013
Happy Memorial Day DC! Rolling Thunder is in its way. pic.twitter.com/dJ1VcqRhWb
— Conn Carroll (@conncarroll) May 26, 2013
Today is #RollingThunder motorcycle ride through #DC pic.twitter.com/wVFitD2chE
— Frances Townsend (@FranTownsend) May 26, 2013
Three Vietnam Vets 2 who were POW's at #rollingthunder @ National Gallery of Art http://t.co/GIPKmBNbK6
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZitoTrib) May 26, 2013
Pretty Bad-Ass Iraq War Veteran #rollingthunder @ National Gallery of Art http://t.co/osPahfYtpq
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZitoTrib) May 26, 2013
Everyone is off to Rolling Thunder this morning! pic.twitter.com/AXiDV7NaJZ
— DC101 (@DC101) May 26, 2013
Crossing attending"ROLLING THUNDER" off bucket list. Adding ride in "ROLLING THUNDER" #amazing pic.twitter.com/yocJcaIiHQ
— Jmr (@sewwhatgirl123) May 26, 2013
Memorial Day #RollingThunder parade in #DC #POWs #MIAs pic.twitter.com/FlHq6CYLGA
— Maria Thomas (@pesmou) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/profoundgent/status/338690063665881089
America –> #rollingthunder @ National Gallery of Art http://t.co/ph9YOTgwST
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZitoTrib) May 26, 2013
More Rolling Thunder in action. https://t.co/NA2hGESfWa
— Hometown Sounds (@HometownSounds) May 26, 2013
Rolling thunder Vietnam Memorial Day ceremony https://t.co/3DQZXRDhCM
— Zoe Name-hoe (@ZoeNaimo) May 26, 2013
Gives you goosebumps! (@ Rolling Thunder 2013 w/ 5 others) [pic]: http://t.co/VUljfwjwRR
— Ashley Kreuer (@akkreuer) May 26, 2013
Just ran into the Rolling thunder riders in DC #Memorial #weekend pic.twitter.com/b8cjVJuNEJ
— Rosie (@drflossie) May 26, 2013
And the thunder rolls! #memorialday #rollingthunder pic.twitter.com/mPOxy3P9F7
— Nikki (@1Gal_N_DC) May 26, 2013
Rolling Thunder @ Lincoln [email protected] pic.twitter.com/akDupQeMAF
— bruce johnson (@brucejohnson9) May 26, 2013
Rolling Thunder, DC! Absolutely Awesome! pic.twitter.com/KGqEJ1wOJx
— Laura Griffin (@lbrandt3900) May 26, 2013
Rolling Thunder #washingtonDC #memorialday http://t.co/5lOdddJhS8
— Tom (@TomsNews70) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/Bripp3/status/338690351508369409
https://twitter.com/profoundgent/status/338689247546585088
At Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, watching the #RollingThunder. pic.twitter.com/nY6rLgWJDd
— Anna Schiller (@FreerangingInDC) May 26, 2013
ROLLING THUNDER Tribute in DC for the Military! Love U All! Blessed BE!
— Lynxie (@Lynx60C) May 26, 2013
Coming here for 15 years, respecting the ones who fought for our country and who went MIA. #rollingthunder pic.twitter.com/rUiKKducXi
— beandip (@brandonpbj) May 26, 2013
#rollingthunder pic.twitter.com/xE6LejLybE
— Lowell Murray (@pghguyinva) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/LittleLinny/status/338705173734109184
#rollingthunder is always an amazing display of pride and remembrance for veterans to me. I hope they feel the same. pic.twitter.com/XC3IFHyyNl
— Dan Gilfrich (@dgilfrich) May 26, 2013
Paying tribute to our true American war heroes @rollingthunder rally. #POWs #MIA #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/rlSpi44Oy0
— Edie Emery (@edie_emery) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/Kvanwaldo/status/338704033520951296
Tears.
Wow and thank you #rollingthunder pic.twitter.com/pnDINGVhjl
— Michelle Rich (@MichelleHRich) May 26, 2013
THANK YOU TO ROLLING THUNDER
Riding M/Cs across USA to The Wall DC to show support to All Military and those who didn't come home! We TY!— Kim (@kimmiegirl2010) May 26, 2013
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Fallen Soldiers are definitely not forgotten! #rollingthunder pic.twitter.com/VOH3c08PKQ
— Karen Lily Alvarez (@Klalvarez11) May 26, 2013
Watching the awesomeness that is #rollingthunder and it chokes me up every time. Hug a veteran and say a prayer for a soldier!
— Cory Churches (@coricita) May 26, 2013
Rolling thunder, where thousands of bikers gather for one great cause. #thankourveterans
— tams (@whiterthansnoww) May 26, 2013
Amen. An amazing tribute to the brave men and women who fought and died for our freedom.
In a nutshell:
Rolling Thunder is so awesome.
— Will Young (@wyoung23) May 26, 2013
God Bless America #RollingThunder pic.twitter.com/6hNkDmEFDJ
— Andrew Blackden (@ABlackden) May 26, 2013
