Rode the bike to work and stopped for a cup of coffee on the way at a 24 pump station. While there I heard the sweet rumbling of Harleys pulling in. There were 6 bikers rolling in to various pumps in full club colours and patches everywhere. All of them were 65 plus years old and looked kind of rough. The funny thing is that there several people who suddenly rolled up there Windows, stopped and locked there doors, and some even walked out of their way to go around them. To me it was just funny.
Now here is the sad part. Their colours........"Vietnam Vets". They probably all served and survived the war and were out trying to have fun. These guys like all veterans, fought for the freedoms we enjoy. To be treated, by peoplestheir actions, was just disrespectful

 

Yes very sad....Remember the old saying..Never judge a man till you walk a mile in his shoes..

 

Did you approach them and thank them for their service?

 

Gave a salute and got thumbs up. Was going to ride with them for a few miles but got caught behind some cagers.

 

Wrong...he should tell them "Welcome Home!"

And some Nam Vets are crazy! I've seen it on their caps but not their "colours".

 

I used to, until there was a thread bitching about people who do that.

 

Seriously Ron? since when did you take what some keyboard commandos have to say to heart.
I sure hope your not gettin soft in your old age...

 

I read that too, but will still throw out my hand for a shake when I have the opportunity. And I agree that "Welcome Home" is in order as well.

 

A man who know's rite from wrong...Thanks Spider

 

Vets are funny animals. Some of us don't want or need recognition for what we did, some do. Nothing wrong with either.

Every time someone thanks me, I respond with "my pleasure". If I run into a vet that served before my time, I thank them for their service and for ensuring that I had the chance to try and fill their shoes. If the vet served after me or is serving now, I thank them for doing their part for this nation and for carrying on our military traditions.

OP, it's a shame you didn't get to ride with them for a few miles. It's even more of a shame that the people acted that way. Those might have been some of the finest men that they ever would have met.

To all the Nam vets on here; Welcome Home.

RB