PPOA’s Star & Shield Foundation proudly welcomed more than 300 motorcycle riders for the largest Heroes Ride in the event’s six-year history. The event began with an escorted ride from the Hollywood Bowl through the Sunset Strip, en route to a very moving veterans tribute at L.A. National Cemetery. Riders then proceeded to Biscailuz Training Center for a finish-line party, including a car show, live music, barbecue lunch and vendors. The overwhelming turnout and support from riders, friends, volunteers and sponsors all contributed to a memorable ride while we paid tribute to fallen officers and military veterans.
For video and additional photos from the event, please visit HeroesRide.org.
SPECIAL THANKS
SPONSORS
- Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee (corporate sponsor)
- Straussner Sherman (corporate sponsor)
- PPOA Insurance Agency
- Wilshire Law Firm
KEY PARTICIPANTS AND CONTRIBUTORS
- LASD Sheriff Jim McDonnell, guest speaker
- Tom Umberg, U.S. Army veteran and former Assembly member, guest speaker
- Richard Cohn, Heroes Ride planning chairman
- LASD Captain Ernie Chavez
- Kevyn Major Howard, Fueled by the Fallen
- L.A. County District Attorney Honor Guard
- Retired LASD Lieutenant Angela Shepherd, national anthem singer
- Thomas Ruck, L.A. National Cemetery director
- L.A. Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums
- LASD Mounted Enforcement Unit
- LASD Special Enforcement Bureau
- L.A. County Fire Department Shakey-Quakey Trailer
- LASD Santa Clarita Explorers
- LASD East Los Angeles Explorers
- Harley-Davidson of Glendale
- L.A. Fire Station 37
- Ryan Greer, bagpiper
- Ben Ripa, motorcade
- Retired Deputy Suzie Ferrell, volunteer coordinator
- Steve Lucero, The Artery L.A.
- PPOA staff and Board
- Countless, invaluable volunteers at all three ride stops
- All of our Heroes Ride finish-line vendors
Photos by Greg Torres