who we are

We are NOT a motorcycle club - you do not have to ride to join.
We are NOT a Military club - you do not have to be a Veteran to join.​
We are a group of like minded individuals working to increase awareness of the POW/MIA issue.

​The major function of ROLLING THUNDER®, Inc. Florida Chapter 4 is to publicize the POW/MIA issue; to educate the public that many American prisoners of wars were left behind after all previous wars.  We help correct the past and protect future Veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war/missing in action. We are also committed to helping American Veterans from all wars. Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Florida Chapter 4 is a non-profit organization. Members donate their time because they believe in "No man left behind" and  in the issues we are working to further progress.

NOTE:  The words, "Veteran" and "Military" are always capitalized throughout our site because we think they should be.

why we fight

More than 81,800 Americans remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War and the Gulf Wars/other conflicts.*

There are real families still suffering because their family members have yet to return home.  The impact to these families is immeasurable even today.  The spouses, siblings, children and grandchildren of MIA/POW Veterans whose remains have never been brought home are who we fight for every day.  We want to do everything we can to bring our Veterans home and provide relief to those families still missing their loved one.
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For those Veterans who were themselves POW's, we fight to ensure their rights remain intact.  Rolling Thunder ®, Inc. Florida Chapter 4 helps them gain any assistance they my require and ensures their needs are being met from the government and the community.
* Statistics reported as of March 4, 2020 from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
https://www.dpaa.mil/Our-Missing/Past-Conflicts/​

what we do

Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Florida Chapter 4

On a local level, Rolling Thunder® Inc. Florida Chapter 4 supports local organizations helping Veterans and their families through fundraising events, volunteerism, community outreach and donations.  Some of these include:

• ​Support and dedication of the Gold Star Families Memorial at POW-MIA Park at Cecil Commerce Center.  See the short video below to see President Tom Baliya speak during the dedication.
• Partnership with the Chapel of the High Speed Pass at Cecil Commerce Center/POW-MIA Park to grow and improve the POW-MIA Park at Cecil Commerce Center.
• Bike runs to raise funds and awareness for local organizations supporting Veterans.
• Joint activities with other local and national businesses and organizations to assist as needed at events, support public relations, provide community outreach and generate public awareness.

Tom Baliya, President of Rolling Thunder®, Inc. FL Chapter 4, speaking at the dedication of the Gold Star Families Memorial

Rolling Thunder®, Inc. national

​On a national level, Rolling Thunder® Inc. advocates to pass laws ensuring Veterans and their families receive the services they need.  They advocate awareness of POW/MIA issues across the country and help raise funds to support the entities working to account for and recover POW/MIA Veterans.  Their efforts include:

• Supporting the dedication of the POW/MIA Commemorative Chair at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.  Click the button below to view the video of the dedication.
• ​Passing laws to improve the lives of Veterans and their families.
• Joint efforts with other organizations to ensure POW/MIA Veterans are accounted for and brought home.
• Hosting events, such as Wreaths Across America and The Ride for Freedom, to raise funds and awareness about POW/MIA and Veteran's issues.

 Rolling Thunder®, Inc. National successfully lobbied to have a POW/MIA Chair place in the U.S. Capitol.  See the dedication here. 

Benefits of Membership

Why join us?  We hear that question a lot.  Rolling Thunder ®, Inc. Florida Chapter 4 gives everyone the opportunity to:

• Infuse effort, passion and purpose
  • People tell us to "Be part of something bigger than yourself."  If we each individually infuse our efforts, passion and purpose, we become something bigger, greater and more powerful.  This is how we get results, make progress and make a difference.
• Be a proud and grateful American by giving back to our Veterans
  • Our Veterans and their families sacrifice greatly to ensure we remain safe and free.  Rolling Thunder ®, Inc. Florida Chapter 4 provides an opportunity to be their voice, support them and give a little something back to those who gave so much to all of us.
• Create lifelong friendships
  • Our members create close friendships and have fun while supporting a great cause.  They genuinely care about each other, support one another and work well together.  Ask any of them why the joined Rolling Thunder ®, Inc. and you will hear similar responses about being a true American, their belief in "No man left behind," and their desire to make a difference for our veterans.  These common beliefs and desires sets a foundation for generating long lasting friendships and a sense of "family."

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