Youngstown Harley-Davidson to host motorcycle run for Berlin Heights native killed in Afghanistan

BERLIN HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) - Berlin Heights native Maxton Soviak, who was one of the thirteen soldiers killed in the recent Kabul attack, will be honored by motorcycle run.
The ride will be held on September 19, and is sponsored by Youngstown Harley-Davidson and will raise money for the Maxton Soviak Memorial Fund.
Soviak enlisted in the United States Navy after he graduated from high school in 2017, and served as a Navy Corpsman for the past 4 years.
Soviak was known to love adventure, and had an undying love for his family, friends, and country, and made friends all over the word while he was enlisted in the Navy.
A trust fund has been set up to honor Soviak's memory, with contributions supporting his family during this difficult time. The motorcycle ride will show appreciation for Soviak and his family's sacrifices, and honor his memory.
The Maxton Soviak Memorial Bike Run will start at Youngstown Harley-Davidson, located at 5700 Patriot Blvd. Registration will be open on site at 9 a.m., and the ride will begin at 2p.m. Registration is 20 dollars a bike and 10 dollars per additional rider.
The Biker Brewhouse will provide breakfast to all riders, and there will also be a 50/50 drawing during the event.
"We invite all local bikers to come down to Youngstown Harley-Davidson to show support for our servicemen and women killed in the recent Kabul attacks and especially to honor the memory of one of Ohio's own, Maxton Soviak," said Tom Orlando, General Sales Manager of Youngstown Harley-Davidson.
"While there truly is no action we can do to fully repay Maxton and his family for their sacrifice, we hope this event will offer some small show of support and
comfort for the family and let them know they are not alone. We're anticipating a large crowd, so come early to show your support for the family and contribute to this important fund," says Orlando.
All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Maxton Soviak Memorial Fund.