Memorial Day veterans’ motorcycle ride set to return in May, if Pentagon approves
Leo Shane III
Motorcyclists take part in the annual Rolling Thunder ride in Washington, D.C. on May 27, 2018. (James Williams/staff)
Thousands of veterans advocates are set to renew their annual Memorial Day motorcycle ride around the National Mall next month, but they’re still waiting on Pentagon planners to respond to requests for help making the event safe amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
“These people are coming no matter what,†said Joe Chenelly, national executive director of AMVETS, organizers of the Rolling to Remember rally. “This is something that means a lot to people. So we’re trying to make sure there is a safe, responsible environment for them.â€
The motorcycle parade is the successor to the annual Rolling Thunder ride which was held for 32 years to draw attention to American service members still missing in action from wars overseas.
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/04/08/memorial-day-veterans-motorcycle-ride-set-to-return-in-may-if-pentagon-approves/
