Motorcyclists have been making their way through Meridian eight years now as part of the Run for the Wall. They are on their way to Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. and stop off in the queen city for a good meal and a good rest each year.

"We just want to show them that we are behind them and they are doing something we can't do and that is ride all the way across and bring this awareness. I would like to show them that meridian cares," said Meridian Chief Administrative Officer, Ken Storms, who is also a military veteran.

They are riding to raise awareness about MIA and POW issues. Issues Storms says remain critical.

"Their families need full accountability for their sons and daughters who went off to fight a war and just went missing," said Storms.

The Run for the Wall riders will leave Jackson Monday evening and ride along Interstate 20 to Meridian. Those wishing to greet them are asked to line the overpasses at 29th and 49th avenues in Meridian and the portion of highway 19 south between Meridian Crossroads and the Ag center, which is where the riders will be served dinner. Their arrival at the capitol will mark Memorial Day.