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RFTW Day 8: Rotors overhead

Today was amazing.  We again visited a VA Hospital (Robley Rex) to interact with patients and staff. Dad and I chatted with several patients waiting for or just completing appointments. We also chatted with the girlfriend of one hero in … Continue reading

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Day 7: Fried foods day!

Have I told you all that every meal is donated during the 10 days of the Run?  The amount of planning it takes to coordinate this must be daunting.  VFW Posts, churches, CMA chapters, Motorcycle Dealerships, various foundations and even … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Halfway there: Wind blown in Kansas.

Today was day 5 of Run For The Wall.  Hard to believe it is half over. We are also about halfway, or a little better across the country.  Today we rode from Goodland Kansas to Junction City Kansas.  Our biggest … Continue reading

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RFTW Day 4: All fixed and off to see Toto

Today’s post will be just text for now.  The wifi at the hotel is miserable and it’s also rather late.  It seems each day is more full than the previous.  When the folks who’ve made this run say, “it’s not … Continue reading

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RFTW Day 3: Getting the full RFTW experience

Today was supposed to be a glorious ride through New Mexico from Gallup to Eagle Nest with a stop at the nearby Angel Fire Vietnam Memorial.  Dad experienced all of this as planned, I did not.  Instead, I got to … Continue reading

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RFTW Day 2: Not enough words.

Today we rolled out of Williams AZ bound for Gallup NM.  The scenery was magnificent and the people I met were more so.  From our hosts in Holbrook to the First Nations people who honored us greatly in Gallup. I … Continue reading

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RFTW Day 1: Guest post by Duane

We are now in Gallup, N.M. Yesterday was Day 5 for 2 guys on 2 bikes over 22 days. It was also Day 1 of the Run For The Wall. We rode over 400 miles and were hosted until late, … Continue reading

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RFTW Day 1: Please Stand By

Good day loved ones.  It’s been a crazy long day. Fairly sure it’s the longest of the trip.  We are bushed.  Tomorrow is a good piece shorter.  Dad will guest blog his thoughts on today’s activities and I’ll write something … Continue reading

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All ready to go!

Tomorrow is the big day.  Day 1 of The Run For The Wall. God has been with us every step of the way so far and I don’t anticipate that changing at all. Dad’s bike was not operational on Friday. … Continue reading

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