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EVERYONE WELCOME!
(All colors without attitude are welcome and expected to participate.)
The AVTT Traveling Tribute Memorial Wall will be traveling from Payson, Arizona to Moses Lake via Spokane, Washington. The Walls scheduled arrival in Spokane is early morning on June 11, 2008 (Wednesday).
Some riders have voiced their intent to meet the Traveling Wall as it starts its journey from Payson, Arizona to Spokane. However, the AVTT staff has respectively requested that no one do so. They will be driving the truck all day and night from Payson, AZ to get to Spokane as scheduled. Let's all do the right thing and honor their request.
Escorting the Travel Wall is going to be an exciting event. You won't want to miss out on this ride. For many, the escort ride and the Travel Wall's 5-day exhibition are going to be a life altering experience --- to be remembered, talked about and revered for a long while.
If you haven’t been able to make the ride back to Washington DC to experience the excitement of that ride and visit, you are encouraged to make the Traveling Wall's exhibit in Moses Lake the next best thing.
Route
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Escort STARTS at Joe's Outdoor Sports and More at 13902 East Indiana Avenue (near the intersection of Indiana & Evergreen) in Spokane Valley, WA -- at the Evergreen exit off Interstate 90. See map & map link to MapQuest below.
Following brief presentations from local and visiting dignitaries, participants will depart Joe's parking lot and take the I-90 freeway west through Spokane, WA.
Though spectators and the media are expected to line the roadway and overpasses through Spokane, the ride will not stop again until it arrives in Ritzville, WA. Ritzville has been selected as the one stop in route to Moses Lake, WA where participants who did not join the Escort at Joe's in the Spokane Valley can do so in Ritzville.
From the East or West, Exit 220 on Interstate 90 will take you to 1st Street. Turn right, and immediately on the left is Jake's Restaurant and Truck Stop with ample parking for all. There are other gas stations nearby and several more parking areas if needed for overflow. For everyone's safety, only park on the same side of street as Jake's.
BBQ will be provided to those riders joining and waiting for the Escort out of Spokane. Thanks to Becky and Adam Colbert, owners of Jake's, for their generosity and support.
Also, Adam's Automotive and Towing will be on call (509-660-0571) to assist any disabled bikes (or cages) along the entire route. Adam's is equiped to haul motorcycles and tow cages.
- For riders and cages joining us at Ritzville, there will be road guards to help direct participants to the proper staging area.
- For those riding Escort from Spokane, the WSP will lead us to this rally/stop point.
- I-90 is easy access from the staging area.
Protocol
Escort elements are listed in order of appearance. Starting from front to back the order of appearance and travel is shown below.
- WSP are "on point" to The Wall Escort 10 miles of each start and stop of the Escort
- Grant County Sherriff's Motorcycle Officers
- Five motorcyclists riding in honorary position
- Grand Marshall's vehicle
- All other motorcycles, trikes and the like
- All cages and other vehicles
- The tail gunner (sweep) vehicle
- Grant County Sherriff's Motorcycle Officers
WSP
The Grant County Sherriff's Department is the official police escort for escort mission. The Sherriff's motorcycle officers will lead riders from GI Joe's in the Spokane Valley to the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake. Once off the I-90 freeway the Grant County Sheriff's office and the Moses Lake Police Department will provide additional Escort support as well as traffic and crowd control. CVMA Chapter 13-1 extends a heart felt thanks to all law enforcement for their support of our mission. For without their support, the "Escort of the Wall" mission could not take place.
Schedule
Every effort will be made to keep all participants up to speed on the latest developments and news on the Escort of the Wall mission. This website will continue to be your best bet for the most current and official "Escort" announcements and scheduling.
The Ride Plan schedule is current as of: April 30, 2008 (Wednesday)
- (A) Meet and gather time is 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, June 11th at GI Joe's in Spokane Valley, WA.
- Dignitaries speak from 11:00 AM - 11:45AM
- Kickstands up (KSU) at 12:00 (Noon)
- (B) Arrive in Ritzville, WA at 1:30 PM
- A BBQ meal and refreshments will be served by Jake's Restaurant. Rider wishing to join the Escort of The Wall from points North, West or South are welcome as early as 12:00 (Noon) to enjoy food and drink prior to the arrival of the Escort from Spokane.
- Depart (KSU) out of Ritzville at 2:30 PM
- (C) Arrive Exit 176 (I-90) Moses Lake at 3:30 PM (approximate). From Exit 176, proceed...
- East Broadway to Alder
- Left on Alder to Valley Road
- Left on Valley Road to Fairgrounds
- (D) Arrive at Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake, WA at 4:00 PM
- A brief Welcoming Ceremony will take place at ____?__ PM (TBD)
That's it for the AVTT WALL until Thursday morning. The truck with the AVTT WALL will remain parked at the fairgrounds until the WALL is assembled in the early hours on June 12th, Thursday.
Maps & Photos
Heads-up!
Keep in mind the rules for any group ride.
- Make sure your scoot (or cage) is in good running order.
- Arrive with a full tank of gas and an empty bladder.
- Have everything you need for the day to maintain yourself.
The Escort Coordinator is Cal Edwards.
Veterans Serving Veterans
(c) CVMA Chapter 13.1 - All Rights Reserved - Information Officer - Stan Woods
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