Over 8,000 Miles on a Motorcycle in 27 Days

Dale Edwards Over 8,000 Miles on a Motorcycle in 27 DaysOur Treasurer, Dale Edwards and two members of Bishop Manogue Assembly (4th Degree) did just that. Starting on May 14th they rode from Sacramento to Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Then on May 16th they departed Rancho Cucamonga with about 400 other riders for a 10-day trip across America to Washington D.C.  This was the 23rd anniversary of the “Run For The Wall,” an event sponsored by a Vietnam Veterans non-profit organization. The Run was well organized with every day’s route, food and gas stops specified. The Run ended in Washington D.C. in time for Memorial Day. On Saturday, May 26, first time riders on the Run were allowed to ride their motorcycles into Arlington Cemetery to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The Run For The Wall riders are the only persons allowed to drive/ride their vehicles into Arlington. On Sunday, Dale and about 1/2 million other motorcyclists participated in the 25th anniversary of Rolling Thunder, an event meant to send a message to Congress to remember all POWs and MIAs from all wars. This event included a several hours long parade of motorcycles around the Washington Mall. The ride home was highlighted by a tour of West Point Military Academy, a National Purple Heart Memorial museum, Niagra Falls, Louisville Slugger factory and museum, and Monument Valley in southern Utah. Dale and his 4th Degree riding companions all returned home in good health and each are making plans for next year’s ride.