Over 400 motorcycles will pass through Manchester on Wednesday Aug 24 during a seven-state journey raising money for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. They will ride through between approximately 9:15 am to 9:45 am.
The American Legion Riders of American Legion Gold Star Post 78 of Manchester invite the citizens of Coffee County to join them in cheering and waving American Flags for this group of 500 riders and passengers as it passes on I-24. This is a way of thanking these veterans for their service to our country and their continued service through The American Legion and its Legacy Scholarship Fund. Several of the riders will be from this area.
They ask that you gather at the Hwy 53 Bridge (Woodbury Hwy) overlooking I-24 West at Exit 110.
In cooperation with the Manchester PD the right lane on the Chattanooga side of the bridge will be closed to vehicles at 9:00 am so pedestrians can gather to see the group as it approaches from Chattanooga on I-24. If you have one, bring an American Flag to wave as a way of showing your support. Some flags will be available from our American Legion Riders Chapter.
Important Note: For safety, No Parking and No Stopping on the bridge will be allowed. Park off of Hwy 53 and carefully walk to the gathering spot on the bridge.
Since its inception in 2002, over $11 million has been raised for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund which is a trust with all expenses paid by The American Legion. The American Legion Riders have generated several million dollars for the scholarships through annual fund raising and it culminates each year with the American Legion Legacy Run. This is the 11th annual run.
Eligibility for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is open to children of service members who died while on active duty following 9/11 as well as children of these veterans who have a disability rating of 50% or better by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Detailed information is available at www.Legion.org/scholarships/legacy.
For more information contact Rob Moreland at 931-224-0610.
Over 400 Motorcycles to Roar through Manchester
