Now in its 18th
year, the Ride to the Wall community paid tribute to those who “can no longer
ride by our side” with a special Service of Remembrance in memory of the fallen
UK Armed Service personnel whose names are engraved on the walls of the Armed
Forces Memorial.
“Each year,
thousands come together for Ride to the Wall; not only to honour those whose
names are etched into the Armed Forces Memorial, but to ensure their courage
and sacrifice are remembered for generations to come,” said Martin Dickinson,
Founder of Ride to the Wall. “Every mile ridden, every contribution given, and
every salute along the route helps us keep their legacy alive.”
Having departed
from one of the 12 designated start locations around the country, most of the
riders arrived in convoy at the Arboretum.
Since the first
Ride to the Wall in 2008, participants have raised over £1.83 million to
support the Arboretum, the Nation’s year-round place to remember. The funds raised from last year’s Ride to the Wall was the highest
to date, totalling £170,000.
“There’s nothing
quite like the thunder of thousands of motorcycles arriving for Ride to the
Wall,” said Philippa Rawlinson, Director of the Arboretum.
“Riding pillion again this year, I’m reminded of the energy, camaraderie and
shared purpose of this remarkable community, and we are deeply thankful for
their ongoing support which enables us to remain freely open to all and
continue sharing powerful stories of service and sacrifice with generations to
come.”
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