Run For The Wall - Update 3

Riding For Those Who Can't

On Wednesday morning, May 23, we continued with our mission of riding for those who can't (http://rftw.org/MissionStatement.htm). We had our morning riders' meeting complete with the reading of the remembrance for the MIA/KIA military personnel of the day, as well as the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was closed with prayer.


We then headed to the Louisville VA Hospital where we had the opportunity to visit with several of the patients and thank them for their service to our country. Also, I had the special privilege of visiting with one of the last World War I veterans, Robley Rex, who is 106 years old. This had extra meaning for me since my late grandfather served as a Marine during WWI. Less than ten WWI veterans (maybe fewer than that now) are still alive today.



After the Louisville VA, we visited the Kentucky Vietnam Memorial in Frankfort. This is a very awe inspiring memorial. It lists every Kentuckian killed during Vietnam with a sun dial in the middle. The tip sun dial's shadow actually covers the names of the individuals on the day and hour that they were killed in action.



From Frankfort, we traveled to Hurricane, West Virginia for our overnight stop. It sure was great to cross that border back into West Virginia, especially after all the nice comments I have received from the others on the ride about what a beautiful state we have. Of course, it's not surprising. After all, West Virginia is almost heaven!



Tomorrow it's on to the Capital and the WV War Memorial and then to Rainelle School.



Today's Essential Question: What is the origin of the sun dial and how does it work?