Philly to FIrefighter Memorial in NYC

"THE RIDE" is now safely parked at the FDNY Training Facility. It's a fitting location. The FDNY stepped up to the plate at the last minute and really helped us out. Thanks Lt Cantwell and FF Kutula! The journey ended yesterday at the Firefighter Memorial in NYC. It was a great ceremony with many families and friends present.


Great memories! "Are you one of the riders?" "No Mam, I'm just the motorhome driver". Rob and I said that so many times. It became humorous. Doak, Natasha, Alex and Rob worked so hard to help make this trip a success and I am thankful to them. There were so many late nights and early mornings prepping and getting things ready. There were uncomfortable, sleepless nights. The food wasn't always there or even good when it was, but I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.


Did everything go good in the motorhome? Not all the time. We got lost frequently, but I learned it's all in the regroup. Rob was an ace at map reading. Did Rob and I bitch at each other? Oh yeah. Try spending 24 hours a day with someone else for an extended period. We still walk away from this as great friends with a once in a lifetime experience in our pocket.

The hospitality that was extended to us from our fellow Firefighters was unbelievable. Firefighters we didn't even know opened their stations to us, fed us and wanted to just sit down and talk with us. Made me proud to be part of this nationwide Fire Department family!

Today is the 10 year anniversary of 9/11. So happy to be in NYC and that Brandi is here to help commemorate this event.

Ampitheater Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Channel 7 News Coverage

Jorge Ostrovsky, Scott Smith, the Bike Team and even THE RIDE got some pretty good news coverage on the East Coast today:

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2011/09/l-a-firefighters-stop-in-d-c-on-bike-trip-to-new-york-66107.html

Thanks Kris and Channel 7.

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