American Motorcyclist Association | 2020 Memorial Day

AMA Pays Respect to U.S. Armed Forces

American Motorcyclist Association acknowledges the sacrifice of fallen service members on Memorial Day.

American Motorcyclist Association issued the following press release on Memorial Day:

The American Motorcyclist Association is grateful for the sacrifice of United States armed forces personnel who have given their lives in defense of our country and freedoms, and extends its deepest gratitude to their families and friends this Memorial Day, May 25.

“Motorcycle riding and racing, as well as traveling throughout the nation, are just a few of the freedoms that many American servicemen and servicewomen have given their lives to defend,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “We are thankful for their service that has preserved those freedoms and use this holiday to offer our solemn gratitude for their sacrifices.”

Though travel restrictions remain in place in many parts of the nation, Americans, including motorcyclists, will be using the nation’s roadways be using the nation’s roadways during the holiday weekend to travel to parks, memorial services and beaches or simply to enjoy the nation’s many picturesque landscapes.

The AMA encourages motorists to be alert to motorcyclists who will be sharing the road. And motorcyclists must exercise additional caution. Please ride and drive sober, be courteous and obey all traffic laws.

“All road users should avoid distracted or impaired driving,” Dingman said. “Many motorists have not had much time behind the wheel the past several months due to coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions. We encourage everyone riding or driving this weekend to allow plenty of time to reach their destinations, because the nation’s roads will be much busier than they have been recently.”
About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling.