Platoon 7 & 8 Take the Lead

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   This year on the Central Route Trunks included Platoon 7 and 8 in as part of the rotation, which allowed them to lead the pack for a few days.  That was simply outstanding.

Well done!!

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Gallupe Members Profile Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Senior Member Joined: Oct-07-2009 Location: Peculiar, MO Status: Offline Points: 976	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gallupe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Platoon 7 & 8 Take the Lead Posted: Jun-10-2012 at 5:43pm
	This year on the Central Route Trunks included Platoon 7 and 8 in as part of the rotation, which allowed them to lead the pack for a few days. That was simply outstanding. Well done!!
	Gallupe, USAF-RET 7/1978 to 8/1998 Honoring all who serve. Remember and paying respects for all who paid the ultimate price to keep us free.

Curly Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: Oct-15-2009 Location: Colorado Status: Offline Points: 153	Post Options Post Reply Quote Curly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-10-2012 at 5:50pm
	You should have seen the smile on Grumpy's face when they pulled into DC this year. After many years of being the ugly step child platoons, they got their due this year. Well done Trunks. I hope it continues.
	USN 1965 - 1969 USS Mount McKinley AGC-7 Suck it up !!!!!!!!!!!!

gunner Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: Oct-31-2009 Location: Wylie Texas Status: Offline Points: 343	Post Options Post Reply Quote gunner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-10-2012 at 7:59pm
	well done
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bounce Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: Nov-09-2009 Status: Offline Points: 203	Post Options Post Reply Quote bounce Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-10-2012 at 9:26pm

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Tigger Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: Jun-02-2010 Location: Somewhere, USA Status: Offline Points: 437	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tigger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-11-2012 at 8:18am
	It was an absolutely FANTASTIC sight!!! I have some photos of when they came into Raton in the lead. Will post the album links when they're all up - I'm hoping by the end of this week!
	USN - April 2001 - October 2012 USNR - May 2013 - present Honored to support ALL of our veterans and their families. THANK YOU for your service and WELCOME HOME! T-I-double G-ERRRRRRRRRRRRR!

SheWolf Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: Feb-13-2010 Location: Colorado/Texas Status: Offline Points: 1996	Post Options Post Reply Quote SheWolf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-11-2012 at 8:37am
	Great job and it was nice to see everyone come in as a group
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Dadbo Members Profile Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Senior Member Joined: Nov-10-2009 Location: Lompoc CA Status: Offline Points: 314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dadbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-11-2012 at 11:38am
	I so wish I'd been in Arlington to see them ride in ;(
	Run for the Wall - CR RG SoCal PGR - Ride Captain American Legion Rider, Chapter 56 - RC Green Knights, Chapter 39 - former RC GWRRA (CA1Y inact) Rolling Thunder Eagles UP US Air Force (SAC) Retired

Rich Boy Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: Oct-01-2009 Location: Hawaii Status: Offline Points: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rich Boy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-13-2012 at 10:50pm
	It was a great honor this year to be treated as though we were part of RFTW in many ways. Leading into Arlington was such an emotional thing for me since Grumpy had me lead the platoon. I was thinking of all of the reasons I do the run and the friends I ride for and had a really hard time focusing on the riding part. Grumpy finally rode up next to me and told me "Breathe". I looked over (Deaf) and said what and she repeated it, and I finally got it. I was able to focus a little better but that was the hardest leg on any of the 4 runs I ever did! I was worried that if I screwed up they wouldn't let us do it again and I was so overcome by the emotional aspect of coming in not just with the pack but infront that I really had a hard time with it. I am forever gratefull for the opportunity to be in the front this year. I am attaching a photo of 7th platoon (YOU ROCK)

Edvanland Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: Jan-11-2012 Location: Arizona Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote Edvanland Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-14-2012 at 2:50am
	As the platoon leader of CR 8 I was also very proud, greatfull, and humbled to have the oportunity to be in front of the pack. Many thanks to NO TRUNKS for making it possible for us. This was our 4th year, 2nd all the way, and also thanks to Grumpy and Richboy for teaching me how to guide and lead a platoon of Trikes across this great nation. I think, no I know, all the leadership did a fantastic job. See all next year in Ranch for again all the way. Ed & Janet
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Gallupe Members Profile Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Senior Member Joined: Oct-07-2009 Location: Peculiar, MO Status: Offline Points: 976	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gallupe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-14-2012 at 4:35pm
	Ed Privilege working with you and seeing you and your team in action. Platoon 8 really came together in Junction City. You did an outstanding job. Ride with you any day!!! Dan
	Gallupe, USAF-RET 7/1978 to 8/1998 Honoring all who serve. Remember and paying respects for all who paid the ultimate price to keep us free.

ssgwalrus Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: Dec-11-2009 Location: St. George, UT Status: Offline Points: 251	Post Options Post Reply Quote ssgwalrus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-16-2012 at 1:14pm
	I have been saying for many, many years now, that plt 7&8 should be right behind the RG's. This is a MISSION, and all military leaders will tell you, "the mission goes only as fast as your slowest man". Not only are they the slowest, but, as y'all age they need to be in first for the restrooms, gas, chow and be closer for parking. Glad some is starting to listen.....
	Walrus

pearlhawk Members Profile Find Members Posts Newbie Joined: Nov-11-2011 Location: N/W ILL Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote pearlhawk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-16-2012 at 7:40pm
	THANKS Ed for leading us, This was my 1st time w/RFTW I was amazed at All You did for all of us to get us there safe, My Wife could not believe it When We met You in IND , She said She thought She joined the Army, But was very inspired the longer We rode. She also said THANKS for Your kind words along the way. We were on the pearlwhite Goldwing Trike w/the rack on the back.......... Yes it was an Experience that We will NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!! THANKS AGAIN !!!
	We've waited Long Enough !!!

Sugarbutt Members Profile Find Members Posts Newbie Joined: Nov-01-2010 Location: Denver, CO Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sugarbutt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun-19-2012 at 11:25am
	Kudos!