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Old 05-04-2011, 08:18 AM   #1
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Lest We Forget

I received the following in an email, and I believe it is important.

"....I have never heard this song. This is an important piece of music. I think everyone should hear it. So if you feel like I do .......send it on..

Turn on your sound
Click here > 50,000

Scroll down as the music plays so you can read the words and see the pictures.

VNVETS - Tissues on hand.
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thanks for that Wayne. I have yet to work up the courage to visit the wall and always find an excuse when the travelling wall is near. For our RVN Brothers I'd suggest a full box of tissues before viewing.
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Good song.. Sad that it had to be written.
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Old 05-04-2011, 10:58 PM   #4
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Bigskymt,
I understand. For those of you who have never been in a situation such as combat, it is very difficult for a veteran to talk about it. Because he is not understood. It took me many years for this to sink in. And if you ever do visit the wall, especially around the Memorial Day Holiday, you will see many a teary eye from grown men, old men, and hugs abound, some lingering as they each cry on the other's shoulder. So yes, as I write this I'm tearing up, but to get the word out, it is worth it. Remember that "all gave some, and some gave all."

This month the Run For The Wall takes place. There could be over 250,000 motorcycles riding in Rolling Thunder on Memorial Day. If you have never witnessed such an event, just be on one of the routes, Northern or Southern, and stand on one of the overpasses as the Run For The Wall comes through your area. I rode in the 2005 Run For The Wall. I cannot begin to tell you the pride I had in our fellow Americans as tribute was given to the veterans both standing and the fallen.

If you have a motorcycle, you don't have to be a veteran, take a ride in Run For The Wall. You don't have to ride the whole distance. You can plan your join points and exit points. (At least you could then - check the web site) You also don't have to have a motorcycle. Maybe a support vehicle, maybe a support stop along the way (think next year)

If you are around the D.C. Area this Memorial Day, it is a site to see.

A thank you to all our veterans and our active duty troops.
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I have not done the run to he wall but am a member of the Patriot Guard. I go to West Coast Rolling Thunder each year.


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I was just getting out of college when they started the lottery / birthday draft system. I had a high number. By the time they got close to me the war was winding down. I never served but I had friends and family that did. I still feel connected to the war. Last summer the travelling "Wall" came to our area. I had to go see it. It was open 24 hours. I went at 11 at night. I couldn't go during the day because I knew what would happen. I cried like a baby. Just couldn't control myself.
Everybody of that era has to see the "Wall" either the one in Washington or the travelling one.
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Wayne, well said!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for posting this Wayne.
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The ride for the wall left California this morning. I pray they have a good safe trip.
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Let us all pray for a safe journey for the bikers on "The Run For The Wall."

Each year there is a tragedy or two and let us pray for none this year.
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