8 Nov 08 Texas Honor Ride
Write-up and photos by Tom & Nancy Byrd
On Nov 8, several hundred motorcycles and trikes of all brands and colors settled in at the roadside park at mile marker 619, west bound, for the Texas Honor Ride. Law enforcement personnel were there for escort purpose to the Salado Park area on Fort Sam Houston. These officers were from various cities, counties, and Dept of the Army Police which led the first group of riders from the area. After arriving and visiting with some of the riders, we met up with Sal & Phylis Pesta and John & Lydia Harris. Tony & Cheryl Stokley, former Chapter U CD's, were there on their Harley! Everyone moved up to the registration area where we got our armbands to identify us as authorized to enter Fort Sam Houston. Later in the morning, there was a safety briefing and prayer for riders and soldiers. The first group of about 100 bikes departed the rest area escorted by the Fort Sam Houston DA Police and one Military Policeman. The remaining groups were scheduled to depart about every 15 minutes. SAPD blocked some intersections as we neared Fort Sam Houston. We entered post via the Holbrook gate and proceeded to Salado Park. First thing there was food provided by Rudy˘s BBQ with Bluebell ice cream sandwiches for desert. Shirts, pins, patches and coins were being sold on side in support of the event. Looking around, we found the Stokleys doing what they do best, eating. Entertainment was by a mariachi band and dancers. For about 1 and a half hours after we arrived, bikes continued to enter the area and riders devour the BBQ.
Sal & Phylis with a Gold Wing Triker. Large group of bikes in the staging area.
John & Lydia Harris!! Couple Escort officers with their wings.
On the road pictures along IH-10.
Great setup for the bar-b-que! And a great sunny day as well!
Even a Mariachi band and dancers! Tony & Cheryl Stokley
Lots of bikes! An even an unusual trike!
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