By Rocco:
"We Ride for those who have fallen in the Line of Duty
Not only for the LODD but for those who can no longer do their duty due to sickness or injury
We Ride not for the pain but for the knowledge we've made a difference in those we've touched along the way
Tears are shed as bonds are made, healing begins as the next days ride begins
Long days and short nights ready for the next day to honor those ahead
We should be used to this being in EMS but it is nothing like a day on the streets
At the end of the ride so many bonds, so many tears and fears of next year doing it again
It makes us stronger knowing we ride for a cause, helping to heal those we have touched and bring closure to so many
There are Muddy Angels watching over us as we pedal remembering what we have done and continue to do
We ride to Honor those who served before us giving the Ultimate Sacrifice helping the communities in which they served"
2010 Muddy Angels
2010 MUDDY ANGELS
2009 Muddy Angels
2009 MUDDY ANGELS
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Why We Ride
Honoring the Fallen Angels:
The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride’s “Fallen Angels Fund” has been established by the Board of Directors to provide support and aid to families; especially the children of fallen EMS practitioners. The goal of the fund is to assist EMS families in need in a fair and universal manner. All money for the fund has been raised through donations and by the registered riders and support persons, who are asked to raise a suggested minimum $250 dollars designated solely to the Fallen Angels fund. There is also a $350 registration fee that every rider has to pay in order to even participate in the ride to cover expenses.
May 14th-21st 2011
The average LODD (line of duty death) age is approximately 33 years old; Therefore the establishment of a scholarship to be made available to the children of fallen EMS practitioners is a priority. Additionally, the purpose of the fund could be altered if necessary to assist an immediate cause that may develop which overwhelmingly affects the EMS Community as a whole. $39,000 was raised by the riders and support personnel who took part in the 2009 and 2010 ride. We still have a long way to go. Riders and support personnel are being asked to again raise funds for this worthy cause.
The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride’s “Fallen Angels Fund” has been established by the Board of Directors to provide support and aid to families; especially the children of fallen EMS practitioners. The goal of the fund is to assist EMS families in need in a fair and universal manner. All money for the fund has been raised through donations and by the registered riders and support persons, who are asked to raise a suggested minimum $250 dollars designated solely to the Fallen Angels fund. There is also a $350 registration fee that every rider has to pay in order to even participate in the ride to cover expenses.
May 14th-21st 2011
The average LODD (line of duty death) age is approximately 33 years old; Therefore the establishment of a scholarship to be made available to the children of fallen EMS practitioners is a priority. Additionally, the purpose of the fund could be altered if necessary to assist an immediate cause that may develop which overwhelmingly affects the EMS Community as a whole. $39,000 was raised by the riders and support personnel who took part in the 2009 and 2010 ride. We still have a long way to go. Riders and support personnel are being asked to again raise funds for this worthy cause.
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