American Motorcyclist Association Honors Fallen Veterans
The American Motorcyclist Association
expresses its deepest gratitude to the families and friends of
loved ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to the
United States, and honors their memories on Memorial Day, Monday,
May 27.
"Motorcyclists everywhere salute the sacrifices of America's armed
forces and the U.S. citizens who have perished in service to our
country," said Rob Dingman, president and CEO of the largest
member-based motorcycling organization in the country. "We know
that the very freedoms we enjoy, including the freedom to ride and
travel freely throughout this great nation, are defended daily by
Americans who have devoted their lives to protecting our
principles, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in that
defense."
The Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of
the year, and motorcyclists will be on the road as well,
participating in AMA-sanctioned events, memorial parades, freedom
rides and traveling to visit family and friends.
"We ask motorists everywhere to be aware of
motorcycles when they are driving this weekend," Dingman said.
"Motorcycling is a mainstream activity enjoyed by millions of
Americans.
"If you don't ride, chances are very good that a friend, family
member or co-worker you know will be riding this weekend, and we
urge extra caution because so many people will be on our highways
during this holiday period," he said.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
