sherm363: Memorial Day and before

Statue on Route 66

I'm gonna have one of these t-shirts!

Just like an oreo cookie. Double stuffed. Black, white, black.

That's Ed up there cruising down Route 66

Our neighbor picked these cherries, brought us a while Walmart plastic bag full! They are deeelicious!

Grand Canyon Caverns. Largest Dry Caverns in the US. Interesting place

Betty used to work here, but retired in the 50's

Back in the 50's again

Nice little Museum. Kenny, Thelma and Pat

Barney is wearing his green suit today

A bad guy

Cool bikes

When Betty Boop retired, Granny took over her job.

Pat rode today, I think she enjoyed it

West end of the Grand Canyon. The trail starts to out right, you can see in zig zagging down the hill and across the side of the hill. Horses are all that's allowed except for walking. About 8 miles to the Supai Village at the bottom. You can take a helicopter for $85 one way, but they don't keep regular sechdules

Since it's on the Resevation, OSHA hasn't been in to require safety fences or paths. It's pretty scary looking down into the canyon

This is Brandon and Sheila from Salina, KS. They rode in this morning for a short visit. They are on the way to Las Vegas to celebrate their anniversary there.

Staging up to go meet the Patriot Guard Riders for a Memorial Ceremony in a Kingman Park

Because it's a special day, I mounted the Flag holder on the little Harley. This was one of the door prized from he ES Rally last September. First time it was put to use.

Kenny visiting with some of our Brunch Bunch

Veterans from all branches was there for the ceremony

A gathering of Marines

All he needs is stirrups to ride this Iron House

Veterans Park is a pretty spot in Kingman

Back to the Supai Trail Head. Pat is gingerly getting down to a place we can look over the ledge to the Canyon

Thelma

We're about 45 miles from here to the more well known South Rim. But, It's about a 200 mile drive by road.

Kenny and Thelma getting some information right from a person that knows

Wonder Woman? Looked around. Didn't see her.

A little chilly up here at over 6000 feet, but it was still a pleasant ride

Back to Memorial Day. This is part of the Patriot Guard Riders bikes. There were several more than this when they all showed up.

We met some nice people this morning

The Ride Leader is filling everyone in on the plan. Really nice people and they ride for a most wonderful cause. But......a little too organized for me. Once a year is enough :-)

Route 66 in downtown Kingman. The Powerhouse visitor's center on the right, Locomotive and Memorial Parks on the left.

Across the street from the park

Kenny and a whole bunch of bikes

30 years, 7 months Faithful Service. Veteran of all conflicts from 1959 to August of 1990. I'm proud to be an American, and Proud to be retired Military man.

There was a good turnout today, from Motorcycle rides and others too. There were several heartfelt speeches Thanks to the Brunch Bunch, I'm getting a little better acquainted with some of the local riders.

The ceremony began with lowering the flag to half mast. Then some tasteful music. A prayer, and a lady that did an excellent job of singing the Star Spangled Banner. Made you heart pump. Except, I was expecting to hear, "Gentleman, Start your Engines" when she finished singing.