Memorial Ride For Maryland Soldier Stops In Havre de Grace

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — Cyclists stopped in Havre de Grace on Monday during their ride to remember a fallen Maryland soldier. They made a special stop at the Gold Star Family Memorial.

The cyclists were riding in memory of Army Sgt. Eric M. Houck, 25, a Perry Hall soldier who died in Afghanistan on June 10, 2017. Houck was one of three soldiers killed in an insider attack for which the Taliban said it was responsible.

Houck was survived by his wife and two young children.

Located near the Concord Point Lighthouse, the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument honors Gold Star families, which are those who have lost a loved one to war. The monument broke ground on Sept. 11, 2017, and a public dedication ceremony was held in June.

The cyclists who stopped at the Gold Star monument are participating in a three-day, 180 mile journey called the Ride to Remember. It runs from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., and the cyclists ride in honor of those who have lost their lives in service.

The ride also serves as a fundraiser for surviving family members.

Day 2 #RidetoRemember2018: Today we ride for Army Sergeant Eric M Houck from Baltimore, MD. Eric lost his life on June 10, 2017 in Afghanistan, leaving behind his wife & two children. Stops include the Susquehanna River & the Gold Star Family Memorial in Havre de Grace. pic.twitter.com/OwJgpekWZU
— The Moyer Foundation (@moyerfoundation) September 10, 2018

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Photo of Sgt. Eric Houck courtesy of the 101st Airborne Division.