The Illinois & Indiana Firefighters Association is holding a one-day motorcycle ride on Sept. 15 to remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacks. The 9/11 Memorial Ride is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. at the Village Mall, 2917 N. Vermilion St., Danville, and end around 4:45 p.m. at the Friendly Tavern, 216 E. South St., Danville. It is open to all vehicles. The ride will take participants through Vermilion County and parts of Champaign County and Ford County.
Lunch will be held in Paxton and provided by the Paxton Fire Department. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. at McDonald’s at the Village Mall, 3195 N. Vermilion St. A biker blessing will be held at 9:40 a.m. Organizers are asking for a $10 donation per person. All proceeds will go to the association’s Fallen Firefighter Fund.
Ride T-shirts will be on sale. There will also be a 50/50 raffle drawing. For more information, call Dan Hudson at 474-5177.