Flag Day Demonstration Run to Columbus

Flag Day Demonstration Run to the State House
All Ohio Rolling Thunder® Chapters

Columbus, Ohio
June 14, 2005

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Rolling Thunder® Ohio Chapter 2 members participated in the "All Ohio Chapter's Flag Day Demonstration Run to the State House" in Columbus, Ohio, on June 14, 2005. This demonstration rally is the fourth demonstration rally held by Ohio Rolling Thunder® Chapters (albeit our 2004 demonstration rally had to be called off due to some tremendously bad weather). Since the June 14th date did not fall on a weekend (was a working day for most of us) the turnout was not the kind of turnout that we've had in the past due to most of our members had to go to work. Turnout, nonetheless, was very respectable. As in past Flag Day Demonstration Runs, Ohio Chapter 8 member, Barb Corbett, along with her Chapter 8 members, put on an excellent demonstration. The weather was great, the speakers were on point, and the demonstration went on without a hitch. Chapter 5 has one of the best Color Guards of any Rolling Thunder® Chapter around.

What made this 2005 Flag Day Demonstration Run very special is that Barb Corbett was able to get Ms. Lynne "Jinx" Jenks, Vice President of our National Rolling Thunder® Chapter, to visit with us as well as speak at our demonstration rally. Lynne did a great job and we all enjoyed meeting and speaking with her. She's a great lady.

Congratulations to Barb Corbett and Ohio Chapter 8 members for another great demonstration rally. We're all looking forward to the 2006 rally.

Flags were flying - the POW/MIA Flag was prominent for sure.

Mike Roswell, Chapter 2 Squad Leader, makes ready for the departure.

Ohio Chapter 5's Color Guard stands ready to start the ceremonies as the crowd gets ready to rally.

Barb Corbett, Rally Organizer and Ohio Chapter 8 member, kicks off the demonstration rally and tells the public about our Rolling Thunder® Mission dedicated to helping veterans from all wars.

Members of Ohio Chapter 2 want to take this opportunity to give Barb many thanks and accolades for all the hard work she has placed on our annual "All Chapter Flag Day Demonstration Run to the State House." Barb's efforts give us all an opportunity to be proud of our Rolling Thunder® Mission and our veteran activities.

Thanks again Barb - GREAT JOB AND WE'RE ALL PROUD OF YOU AND MEMBERS OF CHAPTER 8 for all you do for our veterans.

Woodie Henry, Chapter 2 member, rode his highly decorated bike. This bike really stands out in the crowd.

Woodie (left) adjusts his flags and is assisted by Ohio Chapter 2 member Mike Roswell (right).

The State House "Walls" (there are two Walls on the State House grounds) memorialize letters written by our soldiers to their loved ones.

Ohio Chapter 2 members aren't bashful, they're always on the front row. 2nd from left: Mike Hvizdos, Mike Roswell, and Woodie Henry.

Becky Tompkins, President of Ohio Chapter 8, speaks to the crowd and amply makes her points. Good job Becky.

Carol Davis (left) and Barb Corbett, both Ohio Chapter 8 members, get ready to belt out our Armed Forces songs.

Bill Schools, Ohio Chapter 3 and State Government Affairs Officer, introduces our speakers for our Flag Day demonstration.

Lynne "Jinx" Jenks takes the podium and brings us up to date on Rolling Thunder® National activities and veterans affairs.

Lynne Jenks and honor guardsman prepare to place the Ceremonial Wreath at the State House Wall.

Lynne Jenks places the Ceremonial Wreath.
(your humble web master apologizes for not getting a picture of the wreath as this picture was taken long distance).

Aaron Hill and Sammie Webb, Junior Members of Chapter 10, were very attentive to all the demonstration activities. These are two smart youngsters and proud to be members of Rolling Thunder®.

Barb Corbett poses with Lynne Jenks.

Ohio Chapter 2 members (front row) Mike Hvizdos (left), (back row) Woodie Henry and Mike Roswell pose in front of the State House Wall with the Ceremonial Wreath.

At Ease gives us our Opening Prayer. At Ease is formerly with the Sons of God Motorcycle Club.

Bob Labadie, Director of the Governor's Office of Veteran Affairs, was one our our speakers.

Barb Corbett, Lynne "Jinx" Jenks, Bob Labadie, and Becky Tompkins pose for our web site.

Barb Corbett conducted a POW/MIA Table Ceremony for the public to see and appreciate.

Diane "Granma" Peterson, Junior Advisor for Chapter 10, shows off some of her Junior Members: Ashley Hill and Aaron Hill.

Diane is showing off Ashley's Junior Member Patch. Those Chapter 10 folks are starting them early on supporting our veterans. Right on.

Becky Tompkins poses with Lynne Jenks.

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