Dozens of motorcycles rumbled through Chicago Sunday in a ride to honor fallen police officers.
The rumble of motorcycles is unmistakable as the 'Ride to Remember' hit the road Sunday, honoring those who died serving as Chicago police officers.Vicky Mcgrath joined the ride for the first time.
"It's just beautiful. We can walk up and see the memorial for the fallen police officers that were in the line of duty," she said. Riders left Area Four Police headquarters Sunday morning and made their way through the city, ending their ride near the lakefront at the Gold Star Families Memorial Park."Terrible year for law enforcement," Perales said. "It's a shame and like I said, any little thing we can do and try to support all the officers that have fallen and current police officers."
Organizers also hope to raise thousands of dollars for school supplies for children of fallen officers.Officer Eduardo Marmolejo, and his partner Officer Conrad Gary were killed by a train"The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is one of the very many supports and foundations that continue to support me and my kids," she said.
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation has more events planned, with a golf outing Monday and a candlelight vigil next month.
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