Run For The Wall starts in a few days.

Well, people are arriving,

Reunions are happening,

Vendors are setting up,

Motorcycles are everywhere,

Signs and schedules are going up

AGAIN - it's Run For The Wall XXIII

Just a few miles from here in 1989 a small group of bikers took off on a venture to see their new memorial in Washington D.C.  I'm sure there were visions of a growing event, and they tossed around names of what the event would be called, but I'm also certain they had no idea their meager 20 or so riders would grow to over 2,000, nor did they comprehend the amount of organization and planning that would be necessary to replicate their journey annually.

With that in mind, we welcome over 600 pre-registered riders and many walk-ins in California, and prepare for hundreds more as we traverse this great Nation.

This is my 9th year on the Run.  This year, I'm Chairman of the Board.  I've conducted the monthly meetings for the Directors this year.  Our duties include all financial, legal and liability responsibilities, oversight of the route leadership, documentation and public relations.  Run For The Wall has it's own merchandise that is sold to the riders also.

Some of the meetings the first day include getting all our support teams up to speed on any changes from last year, and orienting new leadership team members.  Small groups holding their own meetings and mini-reunions everywhere.

When Merchandise opens there will be lines of riders buying patches and shirts, and the stitchery will be busy.