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Chapter VIII
Welcome to the home page for Chapter VIII of the Police Unity Tour!
Chapter VIII is based in Florida but we welcome members from all other
states. We are proud to have riders and support
personnel from Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia (just to name a few).
Chapter VIII's inaugural ride was in 2004 when 12 riders and multiple
support personnel joined with Virginia's Chapter IV. In 2005 our membership grew
to over 55 riders and support personnel. In 2006 we set off to Virginia
with 52 riders and 15 support personnel. In 2007 & 2008 we continued
our partnership with Chapter VII and Chapter IV to again embark on the
"Tidewater Trail", riding over 230 miles from Portsmouth, Virginia to the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial
in Washington, D.C. to deliver our raised funds.
We are all
proud to be part of the Police Unity Tour and we are humbled by the
opportunity to "Ride For Those Who Died!"
Please take the time
to review our website. The membership page offers you the opportunity to
register to participate with us in either a rider or rider support
position.
Mission Statement
The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty.
The
secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement
Officer's Memorial and Museum.
The Police Unity Tour
In May 1997, the Police Unity Tour was organized in an effort to
bring about public awareness of law enforcement officers that have died
in the line of duty and to honor their sacrifices. Additionally, we
assist the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Fund with
monetary support. This mission is primarily accomplished through an
annual bicycle trek from various points across the United States to the
Memorial, located in Washington, D.C.
In 2008 the Police Unity Tour
raised
$1.25 Million Dollars with over 1,100 participants. Since 1997, the Police Unity Tour
has raised over
$5.6 Million Dollars for the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial
Fund.
