Run for the Wall visits Junction City Sunday evening. This is the cross country motorcycle ride from California to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
Local spokesman Dave Eckel said the riders will travel from I-70 north on Washington Street through the Avenue of Flags to Heritage Park. That will be followed by a wreath laying ceremony in the park and dinner for the riders at the Eagles Lodge. Eckel anticipated approximately 300 motorcycles and about 470 people are due to arrive in Junction City about 6 p.m.
After spending Sunday night in Junction City they will have breakfast at the Eagles Lodge provided by the local chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle association before continuing east on their trip.
Eckel noted that the purpose of the ride is to help bring attention to veterans, active duty service members, prisoners of war and those missing in action.