A record turnout helped make PPOA’s 7th Annual Heroes Ride a memorable and meaningful tribute to fallen officers and military veterans. More than 400 riders from throughout Southern California took part in the cruise from the Hollywood Bowl to the L.A. National Cemetery for a veterans tribute, then on to the Biscailuz Training Center for a finish-line party. We are grateful to the Sheriff’s Department and our many volunteers, sponsors and vendors for making this incredible day possible. Most importantly, we are eternally grateful for the service and sacrifice of America’s fallen heroes.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS HEROES RIDE SPONSORS
- Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee
- Straussner Sherman
- PPOA Insurance Agency
KEY PARTICIPANTS AND CONTRIBUTORS
- Commander Myron Johnson, guest speaker
- Lieutenant Patrick Gadut, guest speaker
- Richard Cohn, Heroes Ride planning chairman
- 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
- LASD SCV Station Explorers
- LASD STARS Center Explorers
- L.A. Fire Station 37
- Ryan Greer, bagpiper
- Ben Ripa, motorcade
- Retired Deputy Suzie Ferrell, volunteer coordinator
- PPOA staff and Board members
- Countless, invaluable volunteers at all three ride stops
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