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RFTW Discussion Forums : My FNG story http://rftw.org/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; RFTW Discussion Forums : RFTW 2011 Stories : My FNG story Copyright (c) 2006-2011 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 07:24:27 +0000 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:35:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.03 360 rftw.org/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1748 RFTW Discussion Forums http://rftw.org/forum/http://rftw.org/assets/design/logo.png http://rftw.org/forum/ My FNG story : You can't keep a good man... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=38014&title=my-fng-story#38014 Author: Dadbo
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Posted: Sep-14-2012 at 1:35pm

You can't keep a good man down! Good on ya Sled!!

]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:35:07 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=38014&title=my-fng-story#38014 My FNG story : Well I said I was not going... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=38006&title=my-fng-story#38006 Author: Sled
Subject: 1748
Posted: Sep-12-2012 at 8:27pm

Well I said I was not going to do it again. But here I am. Hotel reservations made. Now winter comes. But this time I am spray painting my trike green so I am not the last one to get gas and water and food. Really looking forward to the ride this time. Probably will be more relaxed and enjoyable.

]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:27:18 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=38006&title=my-fng-story#38006 My FNG story : Hey my friend I sure am glad you... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25090&title=my-fng-story#25090 Author: dano
Subject: 1748
Posted: Jun-14-2011 at 8:35pm

Hey my friend I sure am glad you got to make the ride I too had the same thoughts as you did upon my retrun to the CONUS and never had a good felling until I made my first ride it was short but I made myself a promise to ride all the way and did so in 2010 it is ashame the we had to do this ride before we could start to heal not heal all the way but much much better evenif you cant ride again each year just get in the forum if you need to talkk to someone we will be there for you my friend thanks for your service and all your hurting THANKS DANO

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:35:55 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25090&title=my-fng-story#25090 My FNG story : Sled, Welcome Home and thank you... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25068&title=my-fng-story#25068 Author: CommoDog
Subject: 1748
Posted: Jun-13-2011 at 5:58pm

Sled, Welcome Home and thank you for your service! I am glad that you finally experienced being appreciated for you service. We do ride for those that can't and you will be with me next year.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:58:56 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25068&title=my-fng-story#25068 My FNG story : SLED, WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25062&title=my-fng-story#25062 Author: Raven
Subject: 1748
Posted: Jun-13-2011 at 12:26pm

SLED, WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU for your service. I see that you are not going to ride again, an in creditable ride this year based on what you went through. I am thankful that you were able to find some healing from the run. Nothing is perfect and when you get this many bikes and riders together with only about three days to get things together it works pretty well!

We do ride for those who can't and I do believe that we also ride for those that need healing and you found some for you. Remember that you are part of the huge family now.

Take care!

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:26:37 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25062&title=my-fng-story#25062 My FNG story : Welcome Home brother, and ain't... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25042&title=my-fng-story#25042 Author: Fireball
Subject: 1748
Posted: Jun-13-2011 at 8:33am

Welcome Home brother, and ain't Honda Trikes great!!!!! ran part of the central route, only problem I had was with the hard seat, will be fixed before next RFTW]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:33:01 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25042&title=my-fng-story#25042 My FNG story : Sled- Thank you for your service... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25039&title=my-fng-story#25039 Author: JW
Subject: 1748
Posted: Jun-13-2011 at 7:38am

Sled- Thank you for your service to our Nation, may the Lord be with you.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:38:12 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25039&title=my-fng-story#25039 My FNG story : WELCOME HOME AND A BIG THANK... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25036&title=my-fng-story#25036 Author: shadow
Subject: 1748
Posted: Jun-13-2011 at 4:53am

WELCOME HOME AND A BIG THANK YOU.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:53:29 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25036&title=my-fng-story#25036 My FNG story : Welcome home, Sled. Thank... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25027&title=my-fng-story#25027 Author: GYPSY
Subject: 1748
Posted: Jun-12-2011 at 8:10pm

Welcome home, Sled. Thank you for your service from a grateful American.]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:10:20 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25027&title=my-fng-story#25027 My FNG story : Some background. I rode the... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1748&PID=25026&title=my-fng-story#25026 Author: Sled
Subject: 1748
Posted: Jun-12-2011 at 8:05pm

Some background. I rode the yellow Gold wing trike with the 1st Cav sticker on the back. I did two tours and I am now 100% disabled. In other words, I am fine as long as I stay on my meds

For me the ride was a reward for not dying. I was hospitalized for 7 months at the Salt Lake City VA last year. I did "flatline" three times. My dear wife told me if I didn't die I could go on this ride. So after learning to walk again; I had to learn how to ride again. I have ridden motorcycles for over 50 years but when you are "down" you need to get up to speed quickly. Besides the ride was on my bucket list.

I have many issues about my service and reception upon returning to CONUS. The biggest one was the lack of appreciation for our service. This was taken care of on this ride over and over again. I loved the reception in Blythe,Cal. It was awesome! Van Horn, TX. was incredible. The entire ride was an experience that I will always remember.

There are always things that can be complained about. But overall it was a well organized ride that allowed us vets to really experience the full impact of what it was meant to be.

Yeah, I could complain about platoon leaders and roadguards but they did the best job they could do. It still amazed me the way the gas crew got us through so quickly. The advance team that had everything in place when we rolled in.

Would I do it again? Nope. Too hard on the body. I was early in going on the run but I am glad I did it.

Thanks to all who did the jobs.

Sled

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