Despite recent bad media coverage thanks to some outlaws in Texas, most bikers are law-abiding patriots.
And that message came through loud and clear — very loud and very clear on a beautiful spring Sunday in the nation’s capital when “Rollinng Thunder” rolled into town.
The Memorial Day event, this is the 28th, is held each year to honor military veterans, particularly those missing in action.
Fox News’ Doug McKelway reported that thousands of bikers began the drive from the north parking lot on their way towards the Lincoln Memorial, where the ride ends.
“It is an incredible sight, and if you don’t like the sounds of Harley Davidsons, it’s not a great day to be in Washington,” McKelway said.
“The rally has broadened out considerably over the past several years, basically to pay tribute to veterans and those who have fought for the United States in whatever capacity,” he added. “That’s why these people are here today.”
Pictures and comments on the event poured in on Twitter.
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) May 24, 2015
Felt a bit like @CaseyNeistat this morning taking a #timelapse of the #RideofthePatriots on 66 #RollingThunder pic.twitter.com/emlZLiS5Ny
— Drea (@1officialDreaM) May 24, 2015
Shined up my bike to ride in #rollingthunder for #veterans & #POWMIA. Here’s what it’s about: http://t.co/jBNT92TqPe pic.twitter.com/YXi1cD6Bgh
— Reid Ribble (@RepRibble) May 24, 2015
Each #MemorialDay #RollingThunder rides into #DC here are 8 things you may not know http://t.co/oYP03751NX #HonorThem pic.twitter.com/iVYLO95k56
— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) May 24, 2015
Never forget. #rollingthunder #MemorialDay2015 pic.twitter.com/EBdrtQQoGM
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) May 24, 2015
They’re off! @wusa9 #rollingthunder pic.twitter.com/6lrzGbmzD2
— suraechinn (@suraechinn) May 24, 2015
#RollingThunder coming over Memorial Bridge. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/b9pBnYnhVU
— Brianna Keilar (@brikeilarcnn) May 24, 2015
Another Rolling Thunder morning. We shall never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice! #RollingThunder pic.twitter.com/G1QB2wbVW2
— Mark T. Bertolini (@mtbert) May 24, 2015
Happy #MemorialDay #RollingThunder @USMC @USNavy @USArmy @usairforce pic.twitter.com/npidLzbkDp
— Steve Chenevey FOX5 (@stevechenevey) May 24, 2015
Look at the crowds ‘Ride if the Patriots’ #RollingThunder @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/hFh8X3qR68
— suraechinn (@suraechinn) May 24, 2015
POW and MIA honored and remembered here at #RollingThunder pic.twitter.com/oJbSSTXOXt
— Heather Curtis (@HeatherMCurtis1) May 24, 2015
Rider approach DC thru heat waves as they cross the Memorial Bridge to kick off the annual #RollingThunder ride: pic.twitter.com/tpY758Cgt7
— J David Ake (@jdavidake) May 24, 2015
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