Day 10 - The Wall

Rode down to "Patriot Harley Davidson" at around 0730 hrs and got in line. This harley shop is about 40 from D.C. I heard there were over 6000 bikes in this lineThese guys gave us a escort into the cityFrom every overpass and on/off ramp there were people cheering

These overpasses were 25-30 miles from the city

Even the local fire depts. where showing support

Washington Monument

World War II Memorial Pacific side

World War II Memorial Atlantic side

Arlington Cemetery

The Wall

The Wall

The Wall

The Wall

The Wall
Korean War Memorial

Korean War MemorialLincoln MemorialLincoln Memorial

It is expected that 350,000 - 400,000 biker and 550,000 - 600,000 people will be at the Wall this year.

While there is some question about the origins of Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, there is no doubt one of the first was celebrated in the South. In January 1866, women in Columbus, Georgia issued a public call for the graves of Confederate soldiers to be covered with flowers. The first Confederate Decoration Days were observed that year in April in Columbus, Mississippi; Columbus, Georgia; and Holly Springs, Mississippi. In 1868, commander-in-chief of the GAR, General John A. Logan, ordered the 30th of May be set aside as a Memorial Day for the purpose of honoring the dead of the Civil War. General James Garfield was the speaker at the first observance at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868. Over time, the day became one of remembrance for all who had given their life in battle for America.

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