Operation Echoes of Valor Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Ride ❤️🤍💙

The North Iowa-Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Down will help escort the Operation Echoes of Valor Traveling Memorial Vietnam Wall from Minnesota to Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. 🏍️

The ride is being held in connection with Operation Golden Hawk and will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

Motorcyclists will gather at the Petro Travel Center in Albert Lea, with kickstands up at 11 a.m.

🏍️ The escort will be led by the Manly American Legion Riders Post 110, and all riders are welcome to participate.

The procession will travel south to its destination at the North Iowa Fairgrounds, helping bring the traveling Vietnam memorial wall into North Iowa.

Organizers are encouraging riders to “supply the thunder” as the memorial makes its journey from Minnesota to Iowa — honoring veterans and remembering those whose names are represented on the wall. ❤️🤍💙

📅 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
⏰ Departure: 11 a.m.
📍 Starting Point: Petro Travel Center, Albert Lea, Minnesota
🏁 Destination: North Iowa Fairgrounds
🏍️ Escort: Manly American Legion Riders Post 110
✅ Participation: Open to all riders

Together we ride. Together we honor.