2010  Wrap Up

2010  Media Coverage

eMail from Daughter of a Fallen Officer

DONATIONS ACCEPTED!

nce again we would like to take a moment to thank our Corporate Partners.  Without their commitment to community and support of Law Enforcement in Nebraska, this ride would not be what it is today.  If you would like to see your name on this list to show your support for the Law Enforcement Memorial Project, please contact us at iwmcne@cox.net  We will accept monetary and/or door prize raffle donations.

Thank you to our fellow Motorcycle Clubs:

America's Guardians MC
Blue Knights MC-Grand Island
Reguladores LEMC-Lincoln

Thank you to our Corporate Partners

Super Saver-Grand Island

Sam's Club-Grand Island #6461

Thank you to our donors who have donated goods and/or services

Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Omaha, NE

2nd Annual Nebraska Law Ride a Success

With a cold start to the day we still had approximately 115 motorcycles transporting over 150 individuals.  The riders made their way from Omaha, to Lincoln, and finally Grand Island, in a show of support for 130 law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.  The result of the ride:  $3,500 was raised for the Law Enforcement Memorial project in Grand Island.

With outstanding cooperation and support, police escorts in Omaha and Lincoln set the tone for a safe ride.  We also had escorts from Douglas, Seward and Hall County Sheriffs Departments.  The riders made the 155 mile trek without incident.  Riders spoke very highly of the ride, some saying, "I've never been on a ride where we didn't have to stop for red lights and stop signs, that was cool!". 

The Iron Warriors MC of Nebraska was pleased to have the help and support of other Law Enforcement and Military Motorcycle Clubs.  The Reguladores Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Americas Guardians MC and Blue Knights MC played an important role in the ride by manning registration tables and picking up needed supplies in Lincoln and Grand Island alongside members of the IWMC.  Iron Warriors from Central Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota were also in attendance;  Approximately 12 Reguladores LEMC members made the trek from Texas to join us.  The day proved to be a great opportunity for these clubs to build their relationships and work in support of peers who have gone before them.

As the group of riders made their way into Fonner Park, home of the LE Memorial, they were greeted by members of the Grand Island Fire Department who were flying the flag from one of their ladders....a beautiful site.  Though a cold start, the day turned out to be beautiful with temperatures in the low 60s.  It was a perfect day to ride, be with friends, and to honor those friends, family and community members who chose to serve and protect and paid the ultimate sacrifice in doing so.

Thank you to all who came out to support the cause.  We hope to see you again next year!

Law Ride-Media Coverage 2010

 GRAND ISLAND INDEPENDENT

Thank you to the Grand Island Independent for publishing our press release before the ride.  (click to see the story on the GI Independent site)

Law Ride set for Saturday

By Sarah Schulz
sarah.schulz@theindependent.com

 Nebraska.TV

Thank you to Nebraska.TV for taking the time to cover this awesome event (www.nebraska.tv)  Story Name:  Riding for a Cause

Law Ride-Coverage from the media from 2009

Coverage on Law Ride Day:

KOLN/KGIN TV was at Frontier and had the opportunity to interview me as well as Chriss Springer...(her story is on our site, she sent us the email that her father died when her mom was seven months pregnant with her)  Do not have anything (video) on their site yet.

From Nebraska.tv (KHGI-channel 13) in Grand Island- interview at the memorial: 

http://www.nebraska.tv/Global/story.asp?S=10334985

http://new.khastv.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=17203&storytopic=4

Thank you to the Grand Island Independent and the Journal Star for getting our word out about our cause.  See the articles:

Iron Warriors raising money for Law Enforcement Memorial with 'Law Ride'

By Sarah Schulz
sarah.schulz@theindependent.com
Published: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:22 PM CDT

 Lincoln Journal Star

eMail received Monday May 4

Subject Line:  Nebraska Law Ride - May 9

Gentlemen:

Good afternoon - I hope this day finds you well. I saw an article posted on the Lincoln Journalstar website regarding your upcoming ride to benefit the Nebraska Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial for this Saturday. First and foremost, thank you for putting your lives on the line everyday to protect the public. I am a survivor of a fallen officer. My father, Franklin Furrer died in the line of duty when my mother was seven months pregnant with me, therefore, I never had an opportunity to meet him. I have been to the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial in DC and was witness to the dedication the year my father's name was placed upon the national memorial. The Nebraska Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial has been a long time coming and I am proud to say that I have been able to assist with the state committee. Thank you for kicking off National Peace Officer's Week with a great tribute and ride.

I am going to do everything in my power to make it to the Frontier HD in Lincoln, as it is just a couple of miles from my home. I am also going to pass on the word to fellow riders and friends to support this great cause. I look forward to meeting members of the Iron Warriors Group.

Thank You!