Post-ride, 13 October: Las Vegas, NV
Didn’t know anyone. Now we’re near inseparable.
Hills go on forever; Downhills are too short.
Nebraska has the kindest, most generous people in America.
Stay away from Iowa waitresses.
Mennonites have meticulously maintained yards and equipment.
Jim Lash, 15th Company is definitely Non Sibi.
Dale Puhrman, 34th Company provided a much-appreciated hot meal in Iowa.
Gentlemen of 24th Company deserve individual shout-outs: Kevin Reale brought the goodies in Cumberland, MD. Mark Young and Dick Weller drove from Northern Virginia to Pittsburgh, PA to provide much needed logistical and food and beverage support. And Mike Obert drove from Houston, TX to Western Nebraska and shepherded us all the way across NE doing whatever the riders and support crew asked of him. This from the only Company in ‘73 to not have suffered the loss of a Classmate. What a Company. Thank you, gentlemen.
Emotional days riding for close Classmates and Company mates.
Serenity and solemnity of Arlington National Cemetery.
Relief of making it to Annapolis with no injuries.
Respect we received from families of our deceased Classmates.
Impact of everyone seeing the chain with all 138 tribute tags at Columbarium.
Happiness of seeing my wife after 63 days.
Cheers. Good Health to you,
Dave Haefner
USNA 1973 Ride-2-Remember 
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