Service came first for the men and women this memorial honors, and service comes first again on August 9, when the motorcycle community gathers at Stone House Saloon to remember them. Klock Werks founder Brian Klock will stand alongside Robert Patrick and New York Myke for a dedication that has nothing to do with horsepower and everything to do with honoring the people who serve.
What the Dedication Actually Honors
This isn't a ceremony limited to military veterans. The event celebrates everyone whose life has been defined by service, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and community volunteers alike. The Pentagon Memorial gives visitors a permanent place for reflection and gratitude, while the Hero's Walk leading up to it is built from engraved memorial bricks honoring individuals by name.
Where and When to Show Up
The dedication happens Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Stone House Saloon, located seven miles west of Belle Fourche, South Dakota on Highway 34. It falls during the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs August 7 through 16, 2026 meaning riders can work the dedication into an early-rally stop before the week gets going in full. Additional schedule details will be posted by Hero's Foundation on the Stone House Saloon Facebook and Instagram pages as the date gets closer.
Robert Patrick Brings Hollywood and Harley Roots to the Dedication
Robert Patrick is leading the dedication, and most riders will know him first as the T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, with more recent credits including Tulsa King, 1923, The X-Files, and Peacemaker. Off screen, Patrick is a longtime rider and co-owner of a Harley-Davidson® dealership in Santa Clarita, California, and a member of the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club, one of the oldest motorcycle clubs in the country, known for its charitable work with veterans, children, and people in need. Patrick has spent years advocating for veterans and active military families, which makes his role in this dedication less of a celebrity appearance and more of a continuation of work he's already doing.
New York Myke's Decades of Advocacy for Veterans and Riders
New York Myke (Myke Shelby) is a combat veteran, motorcycle rights advocate, author, and one of the most recognized voices in the riding community. He owned San Diego Harley-Davidson for 27 years before selling the dealership, and in 2002 the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum recognized him with its Freedom Fighter Award for decades of work championing veterans, riders' rights, and charitable causes. His recently released memoir, A Harley Life, covers a lifetime of service, advocacy, and life on two wheels. A limited run of 100 author's copies will be available for sale at the dedication.
Brian Klock's Bonneville Legacy Meets a Different Kind of Finish Line
Brian Klock, founder and President of Klock Werks, rounds out the trio. He's an internationally recognized custom motorcycle builder, entrepreneur, and Bonneville land speed record holder, best known as the inventor of the patented, race-tested Flare® Windshield and for setting the standard in custom bagger design. He's a Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame inductee and a Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off champion, and in our Mitchell shop, that same drive for building things that last carries straight into how he talks about this event.
"Motorcycling has always been about more than the machines; it's about the people and the community," said Brian Klock. "The Stone House Saloon represents the heart of the biker community, while the Hero's Foundation represents the spirit of giving back. Bringing those two communities together to honor those who have served is something truly special. It's an honor to stand alongside Robert Patrick, New York Myke, and everyone involved at the Stone House family as we dedicate a memorial that will inspire generations to come."
The Mission Behind Hero's Foundation & Outreach
Hero's Foundation & Outreach was established to honor military veterans while supporting organizations like Gold Star families and the Navy SEAL Foundation, along with other veteran-focused charities. The organization also partners with South Dakota charities that assist children and adults with disabilities, and it works to strengthen communities through volunteerism and fundraising. Its mission is straightforward: honoring service, uplifting families, strengthening communities.
What to Know Before You Ride Out to Stone House Saloon
If you're rolling out to Belle Fourche for the 1 p.m. dedication, treat it like any other rally-week ride, check your bike the night before, not the morning of. Riders staging out of Mitchell or passing through on I-90 can knock out tires, hardware, and windshield fitment ahead of time using the Pre-Sturgis Checklist, so the only thing on your mind on August 9 is the ceremony, not a rattle you noticed on the highway.
Event Details at a Glance
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. Location: Stone House Saloon, 9160 SD-34, seven miles west of Belle Fourche, SD Headliners: Robert Patrick, New York Myke, Brian Klock Context: Held during the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Aug. 7-16, 2026) Updates: Stone House Saloon on Facebook and Instagram
People Also Ask
Q: What is the Hero's Foundation & Outreach Pentagon Memorial?
It's a permanent memorial at Stone House Saloon near Belle Fourche, SD, built as a place of reflection and remembrance for veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and others defined by service. It includes the Hero's Walk, a path lined with engraved memorial bricks honoring individuals by name.
Q: When and where is the memorial dedication?
A: The dedication takes place Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Stone House Saloon, seven miles west of Belle Fourche, South Dakota on Highway 34, during the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Q: Who is headlining the dedication ceremony?
A: Actor and motorcyclist Robert Patrick, veteran advocate New York Myke (Myke Shelby), and Klock Werks founder Brian Klock are all headlining the event.
Q: Is this memorial only for military veterans?
A: No. It honors anyone whose life has centered on service, including veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and community volunteers.
Q: Can I buy New York Myke's book at the event?
A: Yes. A limited run of 100 author's copies of his memoir, A Harley Life, will be available for sale at the dedication.
