salute to the unknown soldier

 

Memorial Day 2008 I was at Arlington Cemetery, along with about 70,000 veterans on motorcycles who were participating in the annual Rolling Thunder rally.  The purpose of Rolling Thunder is to honor military veterans, particularly those Prisoners Of War-Missing In Action (POW/MIA).  In addition to the "Ride to the Wall" to visit the Viet Nam Memorial, veterans also attend the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

 

Arlington National Cemetery

Washington, DC

5.24.2008