Orphan's Moment of Thunder began in 2009 as a unique tribute to master motorcycle builder Brad Ruel. Since that day, the event has grown to include honoring every man and woman who has served in the U.S. Military. Rather than observing a moment of silence, riders rev their engines loud, making enough noise so that those who have fallen in the name of freedom hear them in heavens, and troops deployed around the globe will know that we are waiting for them to come home.