More than 200 Humvees and motorcycles lined Waterside District on Saturday to remember service members who have taken their own lives.
The Hampton Roads Vet Fest and Memorial Ride is part of End 22, an organization that brings awareness to "the 22 veterans and one active duty that take their lives each day."
Organizer Bill Ciccone said he started the memorial ride as a way to remember his son James, who served in the Army.
James was 24 years old when he returned from Iraq and took his own life.
"As a parent you got a couple choices," Ciccone said.
"You can die physically with them, you can die mentally with them, or you pour yourself out of that hole and try to make some sort of difference."
The memorial ride started in downtown Norfolk, went along Interstate 264 and ended at the Bayside Harley-Davidson.
Participant Skip Geisaka said the issue is personal to him and looking at the huge turnout is exciting and touching.
“I get tears in my eyes, I get choked up,” Geisaka said.
“Patriotism, supporting America and standing behind our veterans and active duty.”
The event included a car/jeep and bike show, and live entertainment from Dave Bray.
All money raised will go toward End 22 nonprofit organization.