Police Volunteers Partnering with Skeeters, Harley Davidson for Memorial Ride

Posted by Stanley Poscovsky

Police Volunteers Partnering with Skeeters, Harley Davidson for Memorial Ride

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ride on May 16 will feature a “Feel the Wheels” event and include an escorted Parade of Chrome motorcycle ride culminating at Constellation Field.

The memorial ride continues a local tradition of honoring men and women in law enforcement who routinely place themselves in harm’s way to protect and serve. The Sugar Land community annually joins its police officers for a motorcycle procession that honors National Police Week.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world plan events honoring those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice, including former SLPD Sgt. Ron Slocket who died in the line of duty on the night of July 4, 1987.

“It’s important that we all remember and honor the memories of our law enforcement family,” said Police Chief Doug Brinkley. “That’s what we’ll be doing on May 16 – making sure their contributions are never forgotten and recognizing the hard work and sacrifice of those who serve on a daily basis.”

Sugar Land’s event on May 16 begins with ride registration at Republic Harley Davidson, 12707 Southwest Freeway, from 2-4 p.m. The ride is $35 for a single rider or $45 for doubles, and the cost includes a ticket to the game.

Also on site will be a “Feel the Wheels” display that includes Fort Bend County’s armored response and rescue vehicle, the Sugar Land Crime Scene Unit, and new patrol vehicle and traffic motorcycles. The community is encouraged to attend the static display, an event organized by the Sugar Land Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Republic Harley Davidson and the Sugar Land Skeeters.

Following a “Blessing of the Bikes” by SLPD’s chaplain, riders will embark for Constellation Field at 4:05 p.m. The Parade of Chrome at the stadium is scheduled for 5:15 p.m., with the game set to follow at 6:05 p.m.

Sponsorship opportunities will be available for the event to benefit CPAAA’s ongoing fund-raising efforts to benefit SLPD’s crime prevention activities. The group’s goal this year is to raise $10,000.

For more information about the event, e-mail paradeofchrome@slcpaaa.org

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