the National September 11th Memorial and remember
the day that shook America.
Laurie and Molly began their journey, The Long Ride Home, on May 25th, 2015 in Tempe, Arizona, with one goal: Travel 10,000 miles, through two countries, to raise money for Boulder Crest Retreat for Military & Veteran Wellness!!
Article 6 in a multiple-series story:
Laurie and Molly embarked on their extraordinary adventure more than three months ago and, so far, it has been a wild ride! Despite a few bumps in the road, the mother-daughter pair pressed on and are now in the home stretch of their 10,000 mile bike ride to raise awareness for Boulder Crest Retreat in Bluemont, Virginia!
After an extended stay in The Windy City due to getting a few necessary repairs for Molly’s bike, the riders headed out of Chicago and continued their trek to Warrenton, Virginia.
Along their route, Laurie and Molly have made a point to visit a multitude of veteran hospitals, centers and memorials. Continuing with this practice, the two rode across the Brooklyn Bridge to the National September 11th Memorial in New York, New York.
The stoic appearance of this meaningful monument strikes a chord with every American who watched the World Trade Centers crumble in 2001. Two large square, recessed pools, which overlay where the Twin Towers once stood, honor the 2,983 civilians, law enforcement officers, firefighters and military personnel who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
This tranquil memorial rests on
what was once known as “Ground Zero”.
Serene waterfalls cascade over each side of the monument, flowing into the center and creating a living memorial to remember those whose names are etched in the bronze plates lining the two reflecting pools. To read more about the sustainable design, construction and dedication of this memorial, visit www.911memorial.org.
After taking in the affective beauty of the September 11th Memorial, Laurie and Molly resumed their journey to cover the last few miles between New York and Virginia. Their homecoming is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, September 1, 2015, in Warrenton, Virginia after exactly 100 days on the road. VMSI is thrilled to participate in their homecoming and we can’t wait to welcome them back!
Join us in promoting The Long Ride Home!! As the Medal of Honor/Title Sponsor, VMSI is thrilled to support such an incredible fundraising initiative! To learn more about how to help Laurie and Molly reach their fundraising goal, please visit www.thelongridehome.org .
Click the links below to read the other articles in this series:
Article 1: VMSI is Proud to Support “The Long Ride Home” as the Title Sponsor of $20K benefiting our very own Boulder Crest Retreat!!
Article 2: VMSI Attends the Long Ride Home Send-Off in Tempe, Arizona – Memorial Day 2015
Article 3: The Long Ride Home – Traveling the Open Road
Article 4: The Long Ride Home – Entering Canada!
Article 5: The Long Ride Home Returns to the United States, Continuing Toward Virginia