Run for the Wall riders made their way through Winslow on May 15, as part of their journey first to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., then to the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles, Ill.
Run for the Wall riders made their way through Winslow on May 15, as part of their journey first to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., then to the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles, Ill. Photo by Richard Larson
Riders traveling along Interstate 40 were greeted by the Joseph City Volunteer Fire Department, the Arizona Public Service Fire Brigade and community members who displayed a giant flag over the interstate in Joseph City.
Participants in Run for the Wall are treated to a delicious lunch, provided by members of the American Legion and those who donated food.

Run for the Wall riders made their annual trek to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., last week, traveling through northeastern Arizona last Thursday. Riders first went through downtown Winslow, then were greeted by the Joseph City Volunteer Fire Department and Arizona Public Service Fire Brigade members who displayed a giant flag over the interstate in Joseph City. Riders then arrived in Holbrook, where they drove past schools with excited children waving flags and were treated to a delicious meal by the American Legion Auxiliary.

This is an organized cross-country motorcycle ride to honor veterans, their families and friends, and to raise awareness of those still missing – Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA). The ride, or “run” as many motorcyclists call it, starts in Ontario, California and 10 days later ends at the Vietnam Memorial Wall at the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. This is followed by a three-day “run” from D.C. to the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles, Ill. “Wall to Wall”.