Vietnam Memorial

Gas Man · 06-20-2008, 09:51 PM

I have been to the original, I haven't seen the traveling wall. I have been to the original twice along with the tomb of the unknown soldier for the changing of the gaurd. Washington DC for all its greatness is pretty sweet. The fore fathers knew how to build a city to impress and intimdate.

That is a really nice story about Pete, NW. For your generation the wall has alot more sentimental meaning. To me, its just the great respect I have for all of our military people and its vets. The sacrifices that they all make for our freedom and the rights of not only us but others throughout the world.

R1up0n1 · 06-20-2008, 09:56 PM

I've been to the original wall in Washington DC.

rider76 · 06-20-2008, 10:31 PM

I have never been to the original wall in D.C. last year the traveling wall came to the ST Louis area, and I went to see it. They set it up in a city park and sold items to help support the wall. In a smaller glass case they had the names of service members killed in Iraq and Afganistan... found the names of 5 of my friends..

the old saying really is true No Worries....

For those who have fought for it freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

pickle.of.doom · 06-20-2008, 10:55 PM

Yeah, I've been there too. Huge, its too bad that it had to be that big.

Cutty72 · 06-20-2008, 11:46 PM

That is a place I definatly need to get to sometime.
Just has to be done.

comonboys · 06-28-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

That is a place I definatly need to get to sometime.
Just has to be done.

Take some vacation time next year and we'll go.. I am all for it.

Dave · 06-28-2008, 07:28 PM

hey no worries, thank you for your service. what did you guys train on? M47 pattons?

and nhgunnut, no one may be spitting on us but (IMO) a lot of those welcome backs felt very hollow and lot of people treat you very diffrently when they know you've been to war.

JoJoYZF · 06-20-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I have been to the original, I haven't seen the traveling wall. I have been to the original twice along with the tomb of the unknown soldier for the changing of the gaurd. Washington DC for all its greatness is pretty sweet. The fore fathers knew how to build a city to impress and intimdate.

That is a really nice story about Pete, NW. For your generation the wall has alot more sentimental meaning. To me, its just the great respect I have for all of our military people and its vets. The sacrifices that they all make for our freedom and the rights of not only us but others throughout the world.

Same here. Ive been to the wall twice and same for the changing of the guard. Definitely is a pretty impressive area. Both times I went I was still amazed at how the tombstones in Arlington are all in line.

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I have been to the original, I haven't seen the traveling wall. I have been to the original twice along with the tomb of the unknown soldier for the changing of the gaurd. Washington DC for all its greatness is pretty sweet. The fore fathers knew how to build a city to impress and intimdate. That is a really nice story about Pete, NW. For your generation the wall has alot more sentimental meaning. To me, its just the great respect I have for all of our military people and its vets. The sacrifices that they all make for our freedom and the rights of not only us but others throughout the world. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product Last edited by Gas Man; 06-20-2008 at 09:54 PM..

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pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	Yeah, I've been there too. Huge, its too bad that it had to be that big. __________________ WOS Forums

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06-20-2008, 09:56 PM	#2
R1up0n1 Yo Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Touring / 1995 Intruder Posts: 163	I've been to the original wall in Washington DC.

06-20-2008, 10:31 PM	#3
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	I have never been to the original wall in D.C. last year the traveling wall came to the ST Louis area, and I went to see it. They set it up in a city park and sold items to help support the wall. In a smaller glass case they had the names of service members killed in Iraq and Afganistan... found the names of 5 of my friends.. the old saying really is true No Worries.... For those who have fought for it freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

06-28-2008, 07:28 PM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	hey no worries, thank you for your service. what did you guys train on? M47 pattons? and nhgunnut, no one may be spitting on us but (IMO) a lot of those welcome backs felt very hollow and lot of people treat you very diffrently when they know you've been to war.