Before they took off on their ride, a group of riders got in close to a Light Armoured Vehicle in Trenton Saturday. (Photo/John Spitters/Quinte News)
One hundred dedicated riders began cycling along the Highway of Heroes from the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial to the Veteran’s Memorial at Queen’s Park in Toronto Saturday morning.
The Wounded Warriors Canada Highway of Heroes Bike Ride raises funds to provide programs helping military veterans and first responders deal with both physical injury and stress related injuries.
At a service just before the two-day ride began, Bay of Quinte riding MP Neil Ellis said veterans and first responders deserve gratitude and support throughout their lives.
“This ride is a wonderful celebration of our veteran’s incredible journeys of heroism, healing, and hope.”
Bay of Quinte riding MP Neil Ellis speaks at a service kicking off the Wounded Warriors Canada Highway of Heroes Bike Ride Saturday, August 25/18. (Photo/John Spitters/Quinte News)
(Photo/John Spitters/Quinte News)
