"As a vet, I'm concerned about veterans'  rights, and treatment by others."

"Riding in Rolling Thunder is much more than a ride, it is a statement along with 400,000 or so other bikers that 'we will NEVER forget' those men and women who serve and protect our families and our nation; that our government must do ALL that it can to bring home the fallen and care for their wounds and for their survivors and that the sound of 'rolling thunder' reflects the freedom and strength of our nation. I did not serve in the military, but many close family and friends did and some did not come back alive. This is one of the ways that I speak for them and remember always."

"After 25 years in the Air Force, life on three continents, and meeting and getting to know countless military brothers and sisters of mine, who have made the same sacrifice for our freedom and this great country, well, need I say more? What an awesome tribute of respect... wouldn't miss it for the world!"

"I roll because I owe a debt to our vets that can never be repaid. Bring all POWs and MIAs home!"

"I ride to honor my father who was a naval officer in WWII. He passed away twelve years ago and I ride every year."

"I'm riiding for a cause to remember our fallen heroes. And riding with my family on the open road."

"So proud of our service members and the sacrifices of others who have made this country a great place to live."

"Awesome way to pay respect & homage to those who paid a major price for us to do what we do. Been to Europe and we are definitely 'Home of the Free!' Had bikes in the past but now experiencing the true Harley Experience."

"I participate in order to ensure that government does not forget those who they have left behind."

"A friend of mine came back from the first Desert Storm - we used to ride a lot together. He retired from the Air Force, and used to ride all over. Then he became ill from serving in the desert. Couldn't even hold up his bike anymore. He is who I ride for."

"I ride because it is something I can do to show my support for those men and women who have put and continue to put their lives on the line for FREEDOM... yours AND mine!  How incredible is THAT?  I ride to show my support, pride and my patriotism!  This simple act done by so many people can change the world.  It has already changed ME!"

"We ride in honor of those that have served to make this country great. It is in honor of fathers, uncles, family members and friends who have and are serving to protect our freedom. Some may forget, but I believe that we can never take something as precious as freedom for granted. The hours that I ride on this day enable me to express my appreciation to those that have and are serving on the front line. On this day, we reflect and remember those individuals."

"Served in the U.S. Navy 1973-1997, retired as Chief Petty Officer. Desert Storm vet. Father U.S. Air Force 1946-1973, served in Vietnam 1967-68. Son is U.S. Army Infantry Sargeant, 82nd Airborne Div. Afghanistan vet. Many uncles, aunts were WWII vets. I ride to honor all who sacrificed in all wars."

"I ride to honor our current and past veterans for their sacrifice for my freedom."

"I participate to honor those past, present and future soldiers and to serve alongside them next year."

"I ride in support for our troops."

"Rolling Thunder means respect, strength, independence, freedom."

"I ride for all our missing and for a close friend on the Wall."

"I am grateful for their sacrifice so I can live in a country of the free as well as the brave."

"I'm a U.S. Army veteran and wanted to be part of this."

"I love the freedom of riding and also ride for our vets and fallen soldiers. My dad served in Vietnam. If you have never done this ride, please do. It's very emotional and for a good cause."

"We live in Virginia, and the Ride of the Patriots & Rolling Thunder is in our blood."

"About 25 years ago I realized how lucky I was to get a high draft number in the first lottery, and I decided to do something for the vets. I joined Rolling Thunder and Task Force Omega to remind the U.S. government that we had many POW/MIAs unaccounted for. I've been riding for that cause ever since."

"I do it for my brothers!"

"As a retired Marine, I ride for my Brothers who paid the ultimate price and were possibly left behind."

"I ride because I still can - at my age you never know when you will take your last ride! If there was anything better than riding a motorcycle, the Good Lord would have kept it for himself."

"My dad was in the army, Vietnam era, and last year he rode with me on the Friday night candlelight vigil ride. This year, it's just about the ride and the Memorial Day events."

"So many women and men give their lives and sacrifice for our freedom. This is to show my support of them."

"I roll to feel the freedom and wind in my face."

"I ride to feel free and the wind in my hair."

"I ride for those who came before us, and those who can't. We also need to keep our government doing the right thing for our soldiers."

"I am in Rolling Thunder Chapter 3 VA."

"Riding means ultimate pride, ultimate glory. Freedom to express all that America really is."

"As a veteran it is just as important to remember those who came before us and did not make it home as it is to recognize those who still serve and those who come home broken and lost. They are my Brothers and Sisters in Arms. They will always have my support. As a father it is important to remember why we fight, why we sacrifice, every day... This is why I ride."

"I participate to show my support for those that gave the ultimate gift. I ride because I can based on these gifts. I have the freedom to ride because people died to ensure freedom. Tiger rides to show his support for those that died defending his right to ride along with his 'mom'."

"I ride because It's in my BLOOD! #1 reason on bucket list."

"I ride to remember those who served."

"Rolling Thunder began as a reminder to the U.S. government and the U.S. public not to forget our brothers and sisters who - in serving our country and protecting our freedom - never made it home to their friends and families. Because we respect our great Nation, we feel it is our duty - to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to their loved ones - to rekindle this reminder every year in fellowship and solidarity."

"I own Patriot H-D & have been riding for 25 years."

"We ride to show support for our veterans and make sure our government doesn't forget about our POW/MIA."

Henry:  "I ride for Specialist J. Preston, 173rd Airborne. He stood for us in Iraq & Afghanistan. 3 extended tours. 2 Purple Hearts."

Elliot:  "Because it's important to Papa."

"I ride because my father & uncle were POW's."

"This is my 12th Rolling Thunder. I'm the Sales Manager at Patriot H-D."

"I ride to support those who served! Thanx!!"

"I grew up near a large military base in Southeast Alabama, Fort Rucker. My dad served in the Army during WWII. One of my sisters was a flight instructor on Blackhawk simulators in Fort Campbell, KY for over 30 years, teaching countless soldiers to fly. I've been around the military for most of my life and learned early in life to respect what they do for us and our way of life. Why do I ride in Ride of the Patriots? To honor the service of my family and the sacrifices made by so many. Also I enjoy the comaraderie that I have with my friends. And, living in the Northern Virginia/Metro D.C. area, home of Ride of the Patriots & Rolling Thunder, there is no reason for me NOT to ride."

"This is the one ride each year where it does not matter what you ride, it is about the 'cause'' - MIA-POWs."

"Powerful experience. It is my honor to say thank you to those who serve our country."

"I ride to honor and remember the fallen heroes of the U.S.A. and to remember the POW/MIAs."

"Rolling Thunder means paying respect to the veterans who gave all."

"I ride for lost friends who can't."

"I ride to get away from work."

"I ride for freedom, open air, leisure, love of the road and riding with my baby."

"I ride because I want to, because I can, and it's always a fun adventure!"

"As a member of the original organizing group for Ride of the Patriots and a Vietnam era Army vet there is no way I could not participate. Ride of the Patriots and Rolling Thunder are the perfect symbol of what is good in our community and country."

"We're both vets and came to remember the sacrifices of those who can't ride with us. (And it's what Maj. Brooks would do.)"

"My earliest memories are my fascination with motorcycles, and I've been riding since I've been a young boy. I love the feeling of freedom. I love to ride."

"I ride to remember and thank the dead, wounded and those who served. Thank you."

Kerry: "I ride for the freedom. Love feeling the wind through my hair with the love of my life."

Darin: "I ride because Kerry makes me do it."

"I ride to support all the vets. To show support of my Dad and Grandfather - both vets."

"I am so proud to be an American; and I am thankful to have a way to show my respect for all of our many active duty and veteran soldiers. Because of their sacrifice, I enjoy freedom in America!"

"1) My family - Rep 270 years service to country 2) A Patriot 3) A real American.

This we defend.

U.S. Army, Ret. 'Always Ready'"