Memorial Day Patriot Guard Motorcycle Rally

Motorcycle rally points include Bend, Lincoln City, Oregon City, Salem, Silverton, Springfield, and Tualatin.

The Patriot Guard leads the funeral procession for Ryan Hill, February 2nd, 2007. Photo: iraqwarheroes.org

(SALEM, Ore. ) - In partnership with the Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle group, riders from various areas of the state are invited to participate in a Memorial Day rally on May 28th.

Riders will depart from five cities at different times to meet at 12:30 PM for a ceremony at the Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial in Salem.

During the ceremony, which begins at 1:00 PM, the names of Oregon military members killed in action while serving in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, since November 11th, will be added to the Memorial.

Motorcycle rally points include Bend, Lincoln City, Oregon City, Salem, Silverton, Springfield, and Tualatin.

The Memorial is located on the Salem ODVA grounds at 700 Summer Street NE.

For more information about times and exact rally points, call Bill McMichael at (503) 931-2135 or visit the Patriot Guard Riders website at www.patriotguard.org