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Thousands Ride “Rolling to Remember” Honoring Veterans

5/26/2026

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Motorcyclists Ride Memorial

Participants said the ride honors deceased, missing or PTSD-affected veterans and seeks to raise Memorial Day awareness.
The 38th annual “Rolling to Remember” ride drew thousands of motorcyclists to Washington, D.C., on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Motorcyclists rode from the Pentagon, crossed Arlington Memorial Bridge, and arrived at the National Mall.
Veterans and relatives J.R. May, Carol King, and Susan Baker shared gratitude and remembrance reflections.

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Kid Rock Defends

Kid Rock issued a Memorial Day message thanking fallen service members, invoking God’s blessing, and recalling his USO tours.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth lifted the suspension of the Apache helicopter crew after Kid Rock’s private flight in Washington.
Riders displayed large American flags and played the Star Spangled Banner while traveling the route.
Rock dismissed label of the Apache helicopter ride as a taxpayer-funded joyride, calling backlash noise.

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Motorcyclists Ride Memorial

Participants said the ride honors deceased, missing or PTSD-affected veterans and seeks to raise Memorial Day awareness.
The 38th annual “Rolling to Remember” ride drew thousands of motorcyclists to Washington, D.C., on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Motorcyclists rode from the Pentagon, crossed Arlington Memorial Bridge, and arrived at the National Mall.
Veterans and relatives J.R. May, Carol King, and Susan Baker shared gratitude and remembrance reflections.

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