Brotherhood of Bikers Pay Tribute In Chicago
I read an article earlier that reminded me how great it is to be a part of the brotherhood of bikers. It was also a reminder of how cool it is to be part of this site! At some point this site will explode with members. Right now I am happy to know I was here from the beginning.... :)
The article was about how bikers from across the country rode to Chicago to participate in the "Ride to Remember" in Chicago. It's a Chicago Police Department fund-raiser to benefit families of fallen officers. One guy rode 1700 miles from his home in Arizona to be in Chicago for this event. His brother in law died many years ago, on duty.
Several hundred bikers participated in the eight annual event. And the debate remains as to what is the "glue" that keeps this benefit together. Some believe it is the brotherhood of police officers. Some believe it is the brotherhood of bikers. Being a rider and having police officers in my family I would like to believe its both.
The procession lasted 45 minutes and started in the "Harrison District." The bikes traveled approximately 12 miles, just past Soldier Field and they stopped at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the kids of fallen police officers in Chicago.
Ride Safe.
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Comment by BBNX on July 31, 2012 at 9:51pm -
He'd BETTER be charged with manslaughter. Why would it just be a slap on the wrist....?
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Comment by LittleSisterWA (AnneH) on July 31, 2012 at 1:02pm -
Last week, an off duty ID police officer, Kurt Hensen, was killed after his m/c hit a lane edge and he and his passenger were thrown off the bike. Henson was then hit by a a vehicle which left the scene of the crash. The passenger was released Wednesday. They are having his service today. The person who did the hit&run has been arrested for leaving the scene of a fatal crash. I wonder how this incident is going to be pursued by the Prosecuter. Will the driver by charged with manslaughter or just another slap on the wrist? :(
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Comment by Johnny Yen on July 30, 2012 at 9:25pm -
Bikers are brothers...........
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Comment by BranDEE on July 30, 2012 at 5:49am -
The Brotherhood is strong.....
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