Celebrating the Meaning of Memorial Day

By: Shelby Levins

Updated: May 23, 2011

MIDLAND -- Memorial Day is one week away. Do you know the reason behind the holiday weekend?

Wild Bill McNeill and Luke Wallace discuss the meaning of the holiday and preview their upcoming Ride to Remember.

The 12th annual Ride to Remember will be Monday, May 30th. Riders will gather at the Vietnam Memorial at the Midland Airport at 8:30 AM. Ride starts at 9 AM.

For more information, call - 432-664-2169.

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