NW Loop Ride After Action Report

Hey Ronbo,

hope all is well and your not getting hit with a hurricane.
Life in the NW is absolutely awesome! This is the time of year that makes up for the 8 months of rain,snow, and hail. Anyhow, just wanted to put a blurb out about our ride last month.

I am proud to say that we were able to generate over 2k dollars for the Special Operation Warrior Foundation through Dave Smiths web page and selling of T-shirts for our 2nd Annual Northwest Loop Ride. We had 14 riders show up from Portland Fire Department and retirees from the McChord area. We knew that the weekend was going to be good but all of our expectations were greatly underestimated. The weather, road, and scenery were incredible. Best of all were the stories that came out every night at the end of the day. Not a single night went by that didn't end up with laughing to tears and wet pants. Of course we are all a little older and bladder control may be part of the issue but only a small part. People were very happy to buy our shirts and help the families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Next year we are going to be bigger and better by inviting VFW's in the area and hopefully the McChord team will be off the rotation and be able to participate. Hope more of you will be able to accept the invitation for next years ride.

For you that bought T-shirts do not worry I will get a CD out to you very soon with all the pictures.

Take care,

Pitt