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.
https://twitter.com/annieNM8/status/338691649557377024
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
https://twitter.com/aGiftBoutique/status/338698750665043968
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
https://twitter.com/GeorgeWNEW/status/338692290790973441
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
— J (@TinyDancer0912) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/conncarroll/status/338644967465578496
Today is #RollingThunder motorcycle ride through #DC pic.twitter.com/wVFitD2chE
— Frances Townsend (@FranTownsend) May 26, 2013
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Everyone is off to Rolling Thunder this morning! pic.twitter.com/AXiDV7NaJZ
— DC⚡️101 (@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 (@MariaThomas) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/profoundgent/status/338690063665881089
http://instagram.com/p/ZyAPMrmJyb/
https://twitter.com/SalenaZitoTrib/status/338689993050566656
More Rolling Thunder in action. https://t.co/NA2hGESfWa
— Hometown Sounds (@HometownSounds) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/ZoeNaimo/status/338689032387174400
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 Memorial@wusa9 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 (@Toms_News) May 26, 2013
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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 (@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
— Brandon Tubby (@brandon_tubby) May 26, 2013
#rollingthunder pic.twitter.com/xE6LejLybE
— big dick daddy from Cincinnati (@pghguyinva) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/LittleLinny/status/338705173734109184
https://twitter.com/dgilfrich/status/338696483203317760
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
https://twitter.com/klalvarez11/status/338699684103221249
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
https://twitter.com/whiterthansnoww/status/338685114420707328
Amen. An amazing tribute to the brave men and women who fought and died for our freedom.
In a nutshell:
https://twitter.com/wyoung23/status/338686899877212160
God Bless America #RollingThunder pic.twitter.com/6hNkDmEFDJ
— Andrew Blackden (@ABlackden) May 26, 2013
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