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A long line of motorcycles escorts The Wall That Heals semi beneath mountain skies

The Arrival

Ride with The Wall into Oneonta

Motorcycles will escort The Wall That Heals home to Central New York — a tribute in motion, led by the American Legion Riders Post 259, Oneonta, NY.

For Riders

Join the escort

Want to ride? Just show up.

No registration, advance notice, membership, club, or affiliation is required. Arrive at the Cobleskill Walmart staging area by 11:30 AM on Tuesday, September 22.

American Legion Riders emblem — an eagle with spread wings behind the American Legion sealThe American Legion Riders Post 259, Oneonta, NY are honored to lead the escort on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Riders gather at 11:30 AM at the Walmart Supercenter in Cobleskill (139 Merchant Pl, Cobleskill, NY 12043), directly off I-88 at Exit 22 — a wide-open lot where riders can stage safely away from traffic and the semi can transition seamlessly off the interstate to join the pack.

The escort is open to everyone — you do not need to be a member of the American Legion or the Legion Riders to take part, and you do not need to register or contact anyone in advance. Just arrive at the staging location by 11:30 AM. Kickstands go up at 12:00 PM. From there the procession rides west along NY Route 7 — a beautifully paced 50-to-60-minute honorable escort into Oneonta, carrying the names the final miles at local road speeds. For questions, contact the American Legion Riders at 607-601-1273.

Call the Legion Riders: 607-601-1273Visit alrpost259.org
The Wall That Heals truck and trailer during an escort

Everyone Is Welcome

No membership. No registration. Just show up and ride.

The escort is open to everyone. You do not need to belong to the American Legion, American Legion Riders, or any motorcycle club—and you do not need to register or contact anyone in advance. Simply arrive at the staging location by 11:30 AM.

  • All Motorcycles
  • Classic Cars
  • Anyone Who Wants to Escort

Questions? Call the American Legion Riders at 607-601-1273.

Schoolchildren wave American flags as The Wall That Heals truck passes

For Everyone Else

Line the streets

You don’t need a motorcycle to be part of the arrival. Traveling at local road speeds turns this journey into a moving parade — residents, schools, businesses, and families along Route 7 are invited to gather safely along the roadside with flags and welcome The Wall to our community.

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The Route

Towns along the way

The procession travels west along NY Route 7 — not the highway — directly through the hearts of these local communities before arriving at Neahwa Park:

  1. Cobleskill
  2. Richmondville
  3. East Worcester
  4. Worcester
  5. Schenevus
  6. Maryland
  7. Colliersville
  8. Oneonta
Two veterans embrace in front of The Wall That Heals trailer after the escort arrives

For many riders and the veterans waiting at the other end, the escort is where the healing begins.