The Garretts greet the riders as they make their way up Hwy. 441 in Cornelia.
The thundering sound of motorcycle engines shook the Sunday morning calm in Cornelia today as hundreds of bikers from across the region made their way into town during the 3rd Annual Ride To Remember. The ride is sponsored by Cycle World of Athens to honor the U.S. public safety and military personnel who died on and after 9/11.
Kick stands went up at 10 a.m. in the Classic City. After a short mid-way break in Cornelia, the riders headed for Blairsville — their final destination on the 100-mile trip.
Now Habersham photographer Ashley Williams was among the dozens of people who turned out to greet the patriotic riders as they roared into Habersham. Here are the images she captured of their rolling 9/11 tribute.
3rd Annual Ride to Remember
A rolling 9/11 tribute
Cornelia, GA
Sept. 6, 2015
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Flying the colors. Leading the way.
It was a ride to remember those who have served and sacrificed for America.
Linda Garrett (far right) a volunteer firefighter from Habersham waits with her son Josh Garrett and his family for the ride to pass by. Josh is a firefighter in Decatur.
The Garretts greet the riders as they make their way up Hwy. 441 in Cornelia.
Public safety personnel were honored throughout the ride.
Police were both escorts…
and honorees.
Bikers came from all over the region to participate in Sunday’s event.
Furry friends even joined in on the ride.
Thumbs up from many enjoying the ride.
Terah Dyer, Manager Carolyn Lopez, and Cheryl Fowler were the Beall’s Outlet store employees who offered free crackers and water to Ride to Remember participants.
Motorcycle riders Chris Jenkins, left, and Stephen Goad, who called the Ride to Remember “a show of unity for the freedoms we enjoy.”
Wesley Kelly, Manager of Cornelia Ingles, joined the Ride to Remember when other cyclists had a break in the Ingles parking lot.
