The eighth annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run, hosted by Liberty Riders of America, will take place Sept. 11-12 to honor Vietnam veterans and remember the sacrifices of U.S. military members and their families. The free event is held in connection with Patriot Day on Sept. 11 and near National POW/MIA Recognition Day. All motorcycle riders are invited to participate along three official routes beginning in Springfield, St. Louis, and Indiana/Illinois, with organizers inviting residents along the routes to display American flags, wear red, white, and blue, make patriotic signs, and cheer as riders pass through their communities.
Organizers said residents do not have to ride a motorcycle to participate. Residents, families, veterans, schools, children, community organizations, businesses and first responders along the routes are invited to take part in the tribute.
On Friday, Sept. 11, law enforcement will lead the Springfield route. The route begins at Renegade Harley-Davidson from 7 to 8 a.m. and travels U.S. 60 and Highway 34 to Piedmont before ending in Perryville. The route will include Springfield, Fordland, Seymour, Mountain Grove, Van Buren, Piedmont, Fredericktown, and Perryville…