Saying Thank-You in Wheatland, WY...with grandsons!

Today Bill will be doing a special ride! Our grandsons Judah, 12 and Asher, 10 are riding their bicycles with Bill here in Wheatland, WY. When they found out that their Pepe was bicycling across America to say Thank-You to police officers, firefighters, and military, they wanted to be involved too. They worked hard hauling earth and rocks, doing some landscaping, and taking care of people’s animals to earn enough money to buy bicycles and helmets. When the bikes arrived, their dad, Jacob Adamo, put them together for them and they started practicing for their big ride. A few days later, we rode into town. Judah and Asher spent the night before the ride sleeping in the camper so we could get an early start without waking their brothers and sisters. They were excited to get started early the next morning.

They put on their helmets, put their water bottles in the cages and were off!

Tummies started to cramp the first 2 miles, but with some recovery time, they were back at it.

Bill kept them to his right for most of the ride and they were soon in the zone and riding along great.

5 miles turned to 10 and they decided they wanted to go the whole distance. Their Meme drove the truck and stopped about every mile to make sure everyone was watered and okay.

After cycling for 2 ½ hours and a distance of 14.5 miles, the time was getting close to make the appointment with the Wheatland Police Department. Bill loaded up their bikes and we drove the next few miles to meet with the Chief. One of the officers showed them all the ins and outs of their new police car and they tried on a swat helmet and bullet-proof vest.

They were given patches, shook hands and said Thank-You and we continued on to the Wheatland Fire Department. The president gave them a tour of their new fire truck and they were very impressed.

So many gauges and switches!

They received patches, coins, and hats from the Chief and Judah and Asher made sure to thank them for what they do for us.

We stopped at the Sheriff’s Department next and talked with the Sheriff and the Undersheriff. The Sheriff’s Department has an amazing supply of snacks and they offered our grandsons their pick. We took a picture and they said Thank-You and shook hands.

The Undersheriff gave them patches and they were so impressed by all they saw. We drove them to within 2.5 miles from home and took out the bicycles and they rode with Bill all the way home. Their family was on the porch and applauded them as they rode into the yard.

Everyone spent some time under the sprinkler and another memory was made. Bill and Debra Morin from Twice Across America will continue across the country with a goal of 4,500 miles and many, many Thank-Yous. Follow us on Facebook and our blog, TwiceAcrossAmerica.blogspot.com. 

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