A group of the Blue Knights met in Layton and headed out. One of the riders bike broke down so he wasn't able to go.
The ride started at the Harley Davidson Shop in Salt Lake. Salt Lake County Sheriffs Dept. They were part of the traffic control for the ride
One of the 2 fire trucks that gave us a lights and sirens escort all the way to Ogden.
The front, back, side and other side parking lot of the Harley shop was completely full
South Salt Lake Police Dept also was part of the traffic control
Mike Leathem one of the founders being interviewed by Channel 13.
We took the back roads through Bountiful up past the temple, onto 89, into Ogden City. The majority of our ride was through residential areas. It was incredible. Adults, elderly, children, golfers, and all those in between stopped what they were doing to either wave or place their hands over their hearts as we drove past. You cant witness that being an American and not tear at the eye. There was even one woman who was waving a large American flag with her hand placed over her heart as each bike drove by. It really made you feel like you were in one very large parade. At the same time it was very humbling knowing what we were riding for.
One of the 2 fire trucks that gave us a lights and sirens escort all the way to Ogden.
The front, back, side and other side parking lot of the Harley shop was completely full
South Salt Lake Police Dept also was part of the traffic control
Mike Leathem one of the founders being interviewed by Channel 13.
The start of the ride. Dan Evans with Fox 13 also joined us and helped lead part of the ride.
The ride left the shop, went down state street and up and around the Capitol. It was really neat to see all the bikes being led by police and firefighters around our Capitol building.
Just a small glance at how many bikes rode. There were several hundred!
We took the back roads through Bountiful up past the temple, onto 89, into Ogden City. The majority of our ride was through residential areas. It was incredible. Adults, elderly, children, golfers, and all those in between stopped what they were doing to either wave or place their hands over their hearts as we drove past. You cant witness that being an American and not tear at the eye. There was even one woman who was waving a large American flag with her hand placed over her heart as each bike drove by. It really made you feel like you were in one very large parade. At the same time it was very humbling knowing what we were riding for. The officers, firefighters and EMS who provided traffic control for us did an amazing job! Thank you! We had every single intersection blocked for us by these wonderful people in uniform the entire way!
Coming into Ogden City.
25th and Washington. The flag was help up by Tremonton Fire and Ogden Fire
OPD. Tatton and Stiver
The news doing coverage as we parked between Grant and Washington
Firefighters from all over came to be a part of the ceremony
The bikes on 25th st were lining each side of the road and all up the middle lane
My dad is a Battalion chief for Ogden City and was working today. So Joe and I got a pict with him all dressed up..
The ceremony was held at the Amphitheater
Ben Lomond High played the bagpipes
There were several speakers including Ogden City Fire Chief Mike Mathieu, Ron Moriss State Fire Marshall, Lt Governor Greg Bell and Mayor Godfrey
25th and Washington. The flag was help up by Tremonton Fire and Ogden Fire
OPD. Tatton and Stiver
The news doing coverage as we parked between Grant and Washington
Firefighters from all over came to be a part of the ceremony
The bikes on 25th st were lining each side of the road and all up the middle lane
My dad is a Battalion chief for Ogden City and was working today. So Joe and I got a pict with him all dressed up..
The ceremony was held at the Amphitheater
Ben Lomond High played the bagpipes
There were several speakers including Ogden City Fire Chief Mike Mathieu, Ron Moriss State Fire Marshall, Lt Governor Greg Bell and Mayor GodfreyFire fighters all dressed up
The list of firefighters who have died in 2009
Blue Knights
3 Lines of bikes
Joe
Me and Hollee Benavidez (a girl I work with)
Thank you to all those who serve this great country. Anyone and everyone. Especially thanks to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. You will be remembered. God Bless America
The list of firefighters who have died in 2009
Blue Knights
3 Lines of bikes
Joe
Me and Hollee Benavidez (a girl I work with)
Thank you to all those who serve this great country. Anyone and everyone. Especially thanks to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. You will be remembered. God Bless America
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