Jenny Ewing Memorial Ride Today - Atlanta

[Pedal Wench]

I realized that this was my first time back on the trail since this happened. At one point, our lead-out ranger had to stop because an intersection wasn't being controlled, so a few of us rode on ahead to make sure all the upcoming intersections were being controlled, to let the officers who were controlling know we were approaching, and to let other trail-users know that we were coming up. For those few miles, I was just riding, like I used to. The sun was shining, the weather was cool, and I was flying. Then I looked down and saw the purple flower for the memorial, stuck in my brake cables. I realized that at least Jenny was doing what she loved, and for that moment, I shared that love.

[Lise]

Just before we reached the memorial site, I noticed a group of men standing by the side of the trail holding their bikes. I thought they had seen us coming and just got out of the way. Then I realized that they were holding their helmets over their hearts as we went by. Talk about a lump in the throat moment.

I can't view the video from the computer at work, but I'll watch it when I get home tonight. Thank you for telling us about the men at the side of the trail. It gives me chills. We forget, or rather, I'll say I forget sometimes that men also feel horrified, helpless, wrenched with sorrow when women are assaulted or killed. I'm grateful to you all, and to that group of men, for reminding me that we're all in this together.

IFor those few miles, I was just riding, like I used to. The sun was shining, the weather was cool, and I was flying. Then I looked down and saw the purple flower for the memorial, stuck in my brake cables. I realized that at least Jenny was doing what she loved, and for that moment, I shared that love.

What a wonderful observation, PW. At least Jenny was doing what she loved. Blessings to all, Lise

[Denise223]

Pedal Wench Thank you so much for posting that beautiful, moving video which left me with tears flowing down my face.....

The song that accompanied the video was "The Prayer", which was very fitting. The beginning of the song:

"I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe"

The Silver comet trail looked beautiful and safe -- it is so sad to know that such a violent attack could occur that ended Jenny's life .

At the very end of the video, you could see the sun peeking through the trees....... When I saw that, I really felt that it was Jenny's spirit --- I believe that she was there .

Originally posted by skibum Just before we reached the memorial site, I noticed a group of men standing by the side of the trail holding their bikes. I thought they had seen us coming and just got out of the way. Then I realized that they were holding their helmets over their hearts as we went by.

It really was a beautiful tribute. It shows that most people are kind & thoughtful. As Lise stated,

we're all in this together.

[Nanci]

I couldn't attend the ride, although I was nearby in Georgia. I had Jenny on my mind all day, though. I proudly wore her shirt to the expo for Six Gap. (And to a volunteer meeting for an upcoming Century, where a woman approached me to tell me her main reason for joining the club was to have someone to ride with, because she was afraid to ride alone.) At breakfast, at the Holiday Inn, there was a special report about Jenny and the ride on the morning news. I started crying, and couldn't stop. I felt so sad- for everything.

Nanci

[Jo-n-NY]

That video could not have said it better. My co-worker heard the music (although I had it as low as I could) and came over to ask what it was and explained the story.

Feelings of all of this cannot be put into words, but thank you Pedal Wrench and Cindyloo for sharing this with all of us.

~ JoAnn

[jenny's sister]

Thank you, thank you, thank you

All of you who came or posted on here to show you care. As soon as the website safealone.org is up and running, we will have updates of the trial.
Stay safe

Paige (Jenny's sister)

I have grey Ride tshirts and purple bracelets for sale if anyone is interested. The proceeds will go to safealone.org.

[jennysniece]

If you want to see more pictures from the Memorial Ride, here is the link to the photographer's site that was there that day...Thanks to everyone who participated and those who have been thinking about Jenny and our family since this happened.

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/...event=057B003C

-Maggie