ONSLOW VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL RIDE

The Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial Motorcycle Ride will occur on September 22nd, 2007.

The Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation
(a non-profit organization) was formed to raise funds & construct a suitable tribute to honor those brave men & women from all branches of the Armed Forces who served their country in Vietnam.

The land has been acquired (adjacent to the Beirut Memorial). Over a million dollars has been received with nearly a million more in pledged commitments (total cost is expected to exceed 3 million). With only a few permits left to obtain, groundbreaking is hoped to begin later this year. The design consists of a gazebo over a reflecting pool & fountain encircled by a glass wall inscribed with the names of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

In support of this worthy cause a fund raising motorcycle run will be held in Jacksonville, NC on Saturday, September 22nd, 2007. The event is open to everyone & all types of motorcycles. Line up & registration will begin at 10:00am along Montford Point Road (next to the Beirut Memorial). Ceremonies will begin at 11:30am & the ride will pull out at about noon (please plan to be there early enough to complete registration & find a place in line prior to the start of the ceremonies). The Onslow County Sheriffs Department will escort the event. Parade permits have been obtained that will allow the motorcade to proceed thru the city limits unencumbered. The procession will travel east on Hwy 24 to Hwy 172. Camp LeJeune has granted special permission for the event to travel Hwy 172 through to Sneads Ferry. It will then proceed down Hwy 210 & on to Hwy 17N. The run will continue up Hwy 17 ending at New River Harley Davidson where the participants will be greeted with food, drink, music, prizes & camaraderie. Donation for pre-registered riders is $15 ($20 day of event) & $5 for passengers. All proceeds go to the Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation. Save time & money by using the pre-registration form. Don't forget to order your commemorative T-shirts (quantities are limited).

It is hoped that the event will continue annually, transforming into an annual Memorial Run after the construction is complete. Let's show these heroes they are not forgotten!

For more details go to: http://www.geocities.com/vietvetmemorial/RUN

Debbie has already sent our money in and we are looking forward to seeing you there!!