Volunteers are needed to escort The Wall that Heals to Bates County
The Bates County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that it is in charge of providing an escort to the Wall That Heals
Official Escort: The Wall That Heals Host: Bates County Sheriff's Office Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Staging & Departure Location:
Family Center (2601 Cantrell Road, Harrisonville, MO)
Staging Time: by 10:30 AM
Kickoff: 11:30 AM (Promptly)
Procession Order:
We are calling all Veterans and community members to join the line of honor. The escort will be organized as follows:
Lead: Marked Patrol Vehicles/Motorcycles
Honor Guard: Veteran Motorcyclists
Community: Personal Cars & Trucks
Rear: Emergency Vehicles
The Route:
For those wishing to line the streets and wave flags, the escort will follow this path:
Harrisonville to Adrian Southbound on I-49 to AA Highway.
Exit at AA; travel South on the West Outer Road through the City of Adrian.
Return to I-49 South at Highway 18; exit at 52 West (Butler).
Travel East on Ft. Scott St. to the Square; circle the Square.
Exit Square South to Nursery St.;
West to the Football Field.
If you are participating in the escort, please ensure your vehicle is fueled and ready by 10:30 AM. If you are a spectator, we encourage you to gather safely along the route in Adrian and Butler at the Butler Square to show your support as the Wall passes.
If you belong to a club that would like to participate please contact Sheriff Chad Anderson at Sheriff@batescountysheriff.gov or by calling 660-679-3232 so that we can get you involved.
*You do not need to be part of a motorcycle club or organization to participate in the escort. Please arrive by 10:30am at the Harrisonville Family Center parking lot and ready to roll at 11:30am sharp.
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