The MEMORIAL RIDE
The Memorial Ride is just another program that the Fulton
County FOP Lodge #64 participates in each year.
The Memorial Ride came about a long time ago when many of the now called
Blue Knights (active and retired Law enforcement) were just simply motorcycle
bike riders who like to get together and ride to different locations. The
riders at that time said, “We rode for pleasure and we rode to honor. We rode for one of our own who was shot and
killed in the line of duty, (a ride that will never end)”. We're the good guys!
The Blue Knights is a family fraternity. Spouses and
children often accompany our members to the various rides and functions. Among
the Blue Knight members, "There are no strangers, only friends you haven't
met."
Most all of Lodge 64 involvement today is with Chapter VII
Blue Knights Inc. that is based in
So what do you think bring them all together
this day in time? The answer became clear. "A Knight For Kids”, "Iron
Torch Ride", Make-a-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots,
D.A.R.E., the "Georgia Police Memorial Ride,
and Concerns
of Police Survivors” are some examples of our favorites. Many
Blue Knights work long and hard to raise money for various charities. Especially near to our hearts is helping
children. The events
that make us who we are!
During these events, Georgia VII as a chapter has raised
over $800,000.00 for charities in eight short years. This has happened with hard work and
sacrifices from our entire chapter members. As a result of our collective
actions, Chapter VII is now portrayed as leaders in the communities. Each year the Blue Knights make new friends
and ride together as one! Blue Knights
GA VII now has over 100 riders who call themselves a Blue Knight.
According to the By-Laws, our purposes and goals are
to:
To provide for the mutual assistance, enjoyment,
entertainment, education, physical, mental and social benefit of its members
and the general public.
To promote and advance the sport of motorcycling and the
safety of motorcycling.
To serve the interests of motorcycle owners and users.
To promote by example and any other acceptable means, safe
use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles.
To develop a fraternal spirit between law enforcement
personnel and the general public.
We are truly a family.
Please enjoy the pictures that our Lodge has provided and
visit the Blue Knights Georgia Chapter VII on their web site at: www.blueknightsgavii.org
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