Motorcyclists rally to support U.S. troops in Iraq
Provided below are articles and links describing the Ride For The Troops sponsored by Destination Harley. Proceeds from the event will benefit the families of the Stryker Brigade. Way to go!
Motorcyclists rally to support U.S. troops in Iraq - KING 5 News. Registration required, but a video clip is included.
Ride For The Troops - KOMO News
UPDATE 7/13: Dawn sent us a link to the Destination Harley photo gallery, which has almost 40 pictures from the event. To view the photos follow the link and select "Ride for Troops July 11 2004" from the drop-down menu.
The Ride For Troops website posted the following highlights:
1575 bikes registered.
Anywhere from 1660 to 2000 from the headcount by by-standers.
Three helicopters!
17 to 20 miles of bikes stretching as far as the eye could see!
Follow the link above to find out how to order a video of the event. They will also be posting photos in a few days. We'll keep an eye out for them.
UPDATE 7/14: Provided below is a photo Jan sent me from her son. This a a group of Task Force Olympia soldiers that are regular riders who wanted to show their support for the rally. We can't identify all of the soldiers, but many are from the Alabama Army National Guard, 115th Sig BN, Florence, AL. A larger version can be viewed here.
(Photo courtesy of Maj. Richard Curtis, 115th Sig BN)We've also created a new album in our photo gallery featuring pictures from the rally. Let us know if you have any photos you would like to add.
UPDATE 7/15: Dawn let us know that Picture Man, the offcial photographer of the event, has posted tons of photos from the event...97 pages worth!
