The eighth annual Ride to Remember, honoring fallen heroes and their families who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, will be June 9 and 10.

The ride includes a stop June 10 at the Jackson County Courthouse, 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, to remember Marine Lance Cpl. Hunter “H.D.” Hogan of Norman for his sacrifice and a stop at Vernon Cemetery to remember Marine Lance Cpl. Jacky Ray Koenig.

Hogan was killed in action June 23, 2012, while serving in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

The ride will begin at 8 a.m. June 9 in Batesville and end at 5:30 p.m. June 10 in Versailles. Participants do not have to ride a motorcycle, as four-wheel vehicles are welcome.

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The route is 300-plus miles with law enforcement support where available. Other stops to remember the servicemen from southern Indiana who lost their lives include Sunman, Aurora, Bennington, Madison, Scottsburg and Sellersburg on June 9; and Clarksville, New Albany, Bartlettsville, Vernon and Versailles on June 10.

Each stop includes a presentation of flags and portrait, reading of the fallen hero’s biography, placement of a memorial plaque, a poem recital, prayer for the family and the fallen, placement of the rose, a 21-gun salute and playing of taps.

Information: 812-212-1297 or [email protected]