Welcome to
Run For The Wall
Southern Route
May 19 - 28, 2010
22 YEARS OF HONOR
Riding in Freedom for Those Who Can't
"Honoring All American Warriors"
Your Southern Route Leadership in 2010:
Below, left, SR Route Coordinator Ray "Too Tall" McDowell.
Below, right, (left side) Richard "Preacher" Moore, Assistant Route Coordinator, and
(right side) Gary "Shepherd" Burd, Lead Chaplain.
Below, right, Steve "Hoppy" Hopkins is Advance Team Leader.
1/24/11 - Two versions of the 2011 RFTW Mission video are now available for viewing.
Click here for the computer-sized video (116 MB - MP1 file)
Click here for the cell phone-sized video (20 MB - MP4 file)
Dates for 2011 RFTW are May 18 - 27 with a change to Grand Prairie on Day 4 (instead of Weatherford).
3/30/11 - Since his accident in early November, Bruce "Duck Tape" Officer's recovery has been/will be a long one. He is HOME and making steady progress; please keep them in your prayers. Click here for the latest update on Bruce from Diane. Their home address is: Bruce and Diane Officer, 8343 W. Seldon, Peoria, AZ. 85345
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1/16/2011 - Vance Scott went home to be with the Lord at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 16.
Shirley requested that any donations in lieu of flowers (Vance stated that "if you're going to send flowers, send them when I can smell them, don't send them to the cemetery").
be sent to RFTW SR and they will be distributed among the schools that Vance enjoyed so much. Send to: Richard (Preacher) Moore, 9243 Bentham Ct., Dallas, TX 75227.
A Service remembering Vance's life will be held in Rancho Cucamonga, CA when we all arrive in May.
Send cards for Shirley Scott to 3521 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063.
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Posted 10/20/10 - If you or a family member are or have been a warrior, please accept our appreciation for your service to our country AND watch this video created by Medal of Honor recipients. Mark the sight as a "favorite" and refer new warriors to it. Help them get the assistance and support they need.
9/23/10 - Cheryl Norman (aka Raven) took great photos at the RFTW Reunion in Kerrville on Sept. 18. See her photos on her Facebook page: "Sat. RFTW Reunion #2"
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If you're on Facebook, search for "Raven and Sapper." They are did a GREAT job in promptly uploading photos from SR with a few comments!
Senior Chaplain Gary "Shepherd" Burd kept a blog with photos. For several years, Gary and his mission churches have helped sponsor the Hydration Trailer. Click here to see his blog.
Stephen VanHecke - "Flag Man" - posted photos taken on Days 5 - 10 at http://www.van-hecke.net/rftw/. He is an excellent photographer and focuses on taking photos of LOTS of riders.
Karoni Forrester wrote a letter for the RFTW July newsletter. Click here for a .pdf copy. Her words about her experiences on RFTW-SR this year are priceless.
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Click here to play the 2010 RFTW Mission video (9:30 min. - on YouTube).
Also of interest: The America We've Seen video (5:38 min. - on YouTube)
