RFTW Day 6: Storms are at our back, looking ahead to DC.

Today started out under threat of severe weather.  Weather.com has been reporting on severe weather in the region for several days and into the days ahead. Tornadoes and hail have been the norm across the region.  We’ve been overwhelmingly blessed as we’ve stayed out in front of it.  Last night, Dad and I were talking about how God could show His power by cutting us a path through it.  This morning’s radar? Heavy thunderstorms to our South and rain to our North! Oh yeah, we have some serious favor with God. I’m pretty sure I’m His favorite. We had a few sprinkles during our morning riders briefing, and a short patch of rain in Kansas City, but otherwise it was a glorious day for riding.  The weather has been so nice, long-time riders have commented on how amazing it’s been.  Ha, ha, we know why!

Today, Dad and I did what leadership here calls a “break out”.  A small group of us, lead by the Communications Coordinator, left one of our gas stops early and motored ahead to do a radio spot on Sirius / XM radio. We were interviewed on why we are doing the run, what P1000178it’s like to reach The Wall, and how our pack is getting along with traffic on the freeways. I can’t say enough about the quality of the folks on this run. To a man/woman, everyone talked about the mission of The Run and the importance of bringing home everyone from every war, past and present as well as what the ride means to them.  I was moved by the passion with which these great people spoke. Patriotism is alive and well and our country is still pure in heart!

At least once each day, something I witness makes my eyes leak. The guys on the Run say “My Allergies are acting up”, when this happens. I just own it.  Yes, bikers cry… at least these ones do.  Today’s moment was when we were leaving our lunch stop in Concordia, MO.  The streets were lined for several miles with flag waving citizens from every age group and seemingly walk of life. It was during this that I had an “allergy” attack. To my left, I saw a young girl, maybe 10 years old, holding a flag and blowing us all kisses.  Really? Kisses?  I find it amazing her family would instill this much respect for Veterans that she would show it the best way she knew how, by blowing us all kisses. As I do with my own daughter, I stuck out my hand and “caught” one then slapped it to my chest across my heart.  Thank God for parents like her’s and towns like Concordia.

Today’s route took us from Junction City, KS to Wentzville, MO. Once the pack hit Moussouri, we picked up a full police escort.  Law Enforcment blocked off all traffic behind us, and at all freeway entrances, giving us free sailing for most of the day’s ride. It was wonderful. Below is a link to a video of what it looks like from an overpass to have a full police escort in Missouri.  The video is of last year’s run.

 

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