U.S. Senator Joe Manchin will serve as the Special Guest Road Captain for the 8th Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes this Friday, October 13th.
“I am honored to again participate in this ride to memorialize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our state and nation, and extend our unending gratitude to their families. Every year, this ride is an awe-inspiring tribute, across the beautiful rolling hills of West Virginia, to our nation’s heroes.
10-12 pm: Bike Show with vendors, food and music on Kanawha Boulevard East in front of the West Virginia State Capitol building 12:30 pm: Opening ceremony to honor Fallen Service Heroes at the Gold Star Monument at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex 1:00 pm: Depart West Virginia State Capitol along Route 60. Kickstands up! 3:00 pm: Arrive at the Summersville City Pavilion for a community celebration to honor Gold Star Families
All events are open to the public.
The round-trip motorcycle ride will travel from the West Virginia State Capitol along Route 60 to Chimney Corner, pick up Route 16 to Route 19 at Fayetteville, across the New River Gorge Bridge, and end with a community celebration in Summersville.
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For more information, you can call Senator Manchin’s Charleston office at 304-342-5855.
Visit the Ride for Fallen Service Heroes Facebook page for additional information. |