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Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial Trip (Dates TBD)

September 12, 2026 All day

*DATES TBD*
PLEASE NOTE: *This experience is EXCLUSIVE TO FIRST TIME ATTENDEES who are also Tennessee Combat Veterans of Middle East Conflicts.*

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Waypoint Vets is taking a group of Middle East Combat Veterans to the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial in Marseilles, IL. We’re offering two travel options: Ride with us in our passenger vans, or ride north with our motorcycle group. **Note, the motorcycle group will set out one day prior to Waypoint van transport to allow for a scenic riding route and splitting the ride into two days.** Fine details below:

This experience includes a powerful morning visit to the wall, spending time at the on-site museum that honors each name, enjoying lunch at Uptown Grille in La Salle, IL followed by a peaceful mule drawn canal boat ride, a home cooked dinner hosted generously by local Veterans Organizations, and ending with a Sunset Service and candlelight vigil back at the Wall at dusk.

VIEW OUR TRIP RECAP VIDEO ABOVE, AND SLIDESHOW BELOW

TENTATIVE ITINERARY
THURS, SEP. 11th: (Motorcycle Group Only)
Meet up at Dunkin Donuts on I-24 exit 40 and head north, KSU @ 0800. Waypoint Vets will provide an experienced escort, road guards, and trail vehicle with large trailer for those with mechanical issues or those simply needing a break along the way. We will be taking beautiful back roads and stopping in Mattoon, IL for the night, then finishing our the ride by meeting the Waypoint van transport at our destination hotel in Ottawa, IL near the memorial. All lodging is included. *Bikers: Gas at your own expense

FRI, SEP. 12th: (Those riding in Waypoint Transport)
Meet at 0700, location TBD. Your POV will be SAFE for the weekend. We’ll head north at 0800, and will meet the riding group at our hotel in Ottawa, IL by 1700. Waypoint Transport van will return to TN by 1800 on Sunday, Sep. 14.

SAT, SEP. 13th: EXPERIENCING THE WALL
Saturday includes a powerful morning visit to the wall, spending time at the on-site museum that honors each name, enjoying lunch at Uptown Grille in La Salle, IL followed by a peaceful mule drawn canal boat ride, a home cooked dinner hosted generously by local veteran organizations, and ending with a Sunset Service and candlelight vigil back at the Wall at dusk.

SUN, SEP 14th: RETURN HOME
Morning Alumni Ceremony at Ottawa, IL hotel, then all depart at 1000. *Motorcycle riders will be giving the option of staying with our group and the trail vehicle or the option to ride their own ride home. 🌹

MECWM (Bikes & Vans)

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