U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jay Hirsch/Released 120527-M-0000O-000.jpg
May 27, 2012
Pfc. Christopher J. Laugle, based at Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention on the center divide of 23rd Street saluting motorcycle-riding veterans as they pass during the 25th annual Rolling Thunder, a motorcycle rally held Memorial Day weekend to bring awareness prisoner of war and missing in action service members, May 27, 2012. This was the first time Laugle and Lance Cpl. Zachary M. Powers, also based at Marine Barracks Washington, were in the street honoring the veterans participating the ride. They had joined retired Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers for whom this is a yearly vigil. Chambers, referred to in past years as the lone Marine, has stood atattention holding a salute during the ride since 2002 to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans. Last year, he maintained the more than three-hour salute despite a broken wrist.
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