Photo Information Dr. Bruce Heilman, left, 89, a World War II Marine veteran from Richmond, greets Bill Watson, a member of the Band of Brothers Motorcycle Club during his visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico April 23. Heilman attended morning colors prior to embarking on a 6,000 mile cross-country motorcycle trip. Heilman, who is also the chancellor of the University of Richmond, enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 and served in the Pacific on Okinawa. He has dedicated his ride to honoring Gold Star Mothers. (Photo by David M. White/RELEASED) Photo by David M. White Download Details Share World War II Marine embarks on cross-country solo ride 1 May 2015 | David M. White Marine Corps Base Quantico PRINT SHARE MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- April 30, 2015 -- Dr. Bruce Heilman, left, 89, a World War II Marine veteran from Richmond, greets Bill Watson, a member of the Band of Brothers Motorcycle Club during his visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico April 23. Heilman attended morning colors prior to embarking on a 6,000 mile cross-country motorcycle trip. Heilman, who is also the chancellor of the University of Richmond, enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 and served in the Pacific on Okinawa. He has dedicated his ride to honoring Gold Star Mothers. (Photo by David M. White/Released)