The Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally rolled through the nation’s capital Sunday, drawing thousands of bikers to the 27th annual Memorial Day weekend pilgrimage that re-unites friends from around the country and aims to focus national attention on veterans issues.
And as always, it was something to see — and hear.
Check out some of the images that flashed worldwide, thanks to the miracle of Twitter and some thanks to Twitchy.com.
Love to see #Rolling Thunder protest outside the WH and #VA — loud and proud and angry. http://t.co/OeAMotUxkS pic.twitter.com/13cia2pHpI
— Ron Fournier (@ron_fournier) May 24, 2014
@ron_fournier @BretBaier NOT ANGRY ENOUGH. Tyrant Obama will not listen or act on their behalf. IMPEACH & REMOVE OBAMA in 2015.
— Joe Snuffy (@Snuffy_Joe) May 24, 2014
Traffic Alert: #RollingThunder Weekend, motorcycles ride to honor our POW / MIAs #dctraffichttp://t.co/PYZ4SQrTWapic.twitter.com/IbS76x1opP — WTOP Traffic (@WTOPtraffic) May 24, 2014
Here’s the view from the Pentagon north lot.
‘So awesome and patriotic’: Check out the breathtaking photos of #RollingThunder taking DC http://t.co/JGoitwr2cD — IrritatedWoman™ (@irritatedwoman) May 25, 2014
@Kudzu81 @CainSauer if only they camped outside the WH. — danger close (@RealDangerClose) May 25, 2014
With street closings to accommodate the throng, the bikers got plenty of attention from D.C. residents and the local authorities, but a higher power was on hand, too, with the blessing of the bikes at the National Cathedral.
Clergy @WNCathedral going one by one blessing each bike with holy water for #RollingThunder to honor those who served pic.twitter.com/vC798e6xhC — Sherri Ly (@SherriLyFOX5) May 23, 2014
Some who joined had specialized causes.
Wishing a safe ride to our brothers & sisters #RollingThunder today! #MemorialDay#Honorthefallen Live Free or Die pic.twitter.com/xjfbmNtQSC — 9-1-1 Veterans Inc (@911_Veterans) May 25, 2014
Others sported more traditional colors — the ride started in 1988 as a way to help Vietnam War veterans. The name itself comes from the war’s best-known bombing campaign.
Remembering #POW & #MIA#veteans and all who have died serving #USA this #MemorialDayWeekend2014#RollingThunder! pic.twitter.com/BonDQ58mRN — National Cathedral (@WNCathedral) May 23, 2014
There was pride — and humor.
Military #veteran in DC for #MemorialDay weekend remembrances. pic.twitter.com/X9IZqUdMwK — John Henrehan FOX 5 (@JohnHFox5DC) May 24, 2014
And there was most of all respect. This single Marine’s salute says it all.
Single Marine salutes #rollingthunder #DC @Wusa9 pic.twitter.com/3UIm5OmpF7
— suraechinn (@suraechinn) May 25, 2014
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