Thurrock scooterists travelled to Ypres and paid respects

By Steve Millbank 24th Apr 2023

The wreath laid in Ypres.
The wreath laid in Ypres.

NINE local scooter enthusiasts travelled to Ypres in Belgium at the weekend to lay a wreath at The Menin Gate.

They rode through terrible weather on Friday to pay their respects at the World War 1 Memorial.

From left: Gary Gentgall, Paul Nyland, Perry Curley, Zak Curley, Nick Shelton, Steve Millbank, Warren Higgs, Joe "The Mod" Shelton and Ricky Payne

They also visited several museums and cemeteries with the only incident being a breakdown of the support transit van driven by Phil and Karen Lovelidge.

The riders are already planning a ride next year to Normandy, to lay a wreath at the WW2 invasion beaches.

     

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