On Saturday February 1st Jim & Ann P and myself went to the Pima Air & Space Museum for Law Enforcement Days. After walking around for about two hours we decided to have lunch on Valencia at Chili’s. Here are just a few of the pictures from the day’s activities:
The first bike belongs to Pima Community College and is ALL Electric. The Officer stated it will do 105.
On Tuesday January 28th we had our monthly dinner ride. This month we went to El Patio in Green Valley. Those who made the ride were: Robi & Bear C., Chuck F., Rich F., Jim K., Frank B., Alan S & Susan W., Jim & Ann P, Scott V., and our newest Winter visitors Larry & Roxanne K. from MN IV Chapter and of course, yours truly. Here are a few pics from dinner.
On Saturday January 11th we had our FIRST BK breakfast ride of the New Year. While it was a blustery 40 degrees when I left my house some people had upper 20’s and came in cages. Our first breakfast for 2020 was held at Trident Grill II on Swan where they serve breakfast on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. I must say everyone was pleased with their food. Those who made the chilly ride were: Alan S & Susan W., Mike & Nita S., Gary A., Ken & Felicia H., Robi & Bear C., Frank B., Dennis M., and yours truly. Here are a few pics of the attendees.
On Saturday December 21st we had our Annual Christmas gathering at Bill (Rev) and his lovely wife Antje’s house. Those who made the festivities were: Stan & Patti T., Allen & Susan W., Bear & Robi C., Terry A., of course Rev & Antje, and finally yours truly. After sampling a lot of goodies brought by various members of BKAZIX we went for the “Gift” Exchange. Well as you can see by the photos below a good time was had by all.
On Sunday December 1st Renegade Classics had their Annual Santa Claus Toy Run. Once again they did not disappoint. If you were not at breakfast before with Twan, Rev, Frank, Jim and Ann P from Ont VIII, and yours truly there were PLENTY of donuts and coffee at Renegades.
While some of our members rode under the color of the ALR or Patriot Guard we had quite a few people attend. Those who made the ride were Frank B., Jim & Ann P., Mike & Sylvia S., Rev., Susan S., Lois C. & Bill G., Chuck F., Robi & Bear C., and yours truly.
We had our monthly dinner ride at the new Trident Grill IV on Ina Rd. WHAT a turnout we had, even with it being Thanksgiving Week. Eighteen members, friends, and family made the dinner ride. Those in attendance were: Mel & Marsha Tillet, Frank Brunetti, Lois Cunningham & Gill Garris, Alan & Susan Wagner, Rev & Antje Calkins, Gary Adams, our friends from BK ONT VIII Jim & Ann Parker, Jim Kneup, Robi & Bear Campbell, our NEWEST Members Ken & Felicia Hancock, and of course yours truly. Here are some pictures:
On Tuesday October 29th we had our monthly dinner ride. This month we attended BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Those that made the ride were Stan & Patti t., Frank B., Robi & Bear C., Bruce & Bonnie D., Mike & Nita S., Alan S. & Susan W., and yours truly. We all enjoyed a great dinner and fun conversation.
On Monday October 28th Police Officers from around the area met at Tucson Harley Davidson for a Memorial Ride for our Fallen TPD Police Officers. After a short ride briefing by Carl Lewis 22 bikes, 28 people and one chase vehicle, along with Stan T., Twan V., Chuck F., and yours truly headed off west on I-10 to Twin Peaks, east on Tangerine, then north on Oracle. After a short stop in Winkleman for fuel and a break we continued north to US-60 to Globe, left to Irene’s Real Mexican Food. After a nice lunch and chat time with friends we all headed in our separate directions back to Tucson. Twan, Chuck, myself, and three TPD officer continued west through Miami, and Superior back down US 177 back to Winkleman. We stopped there again for a short break, then south on Oracle to our respective homes. Here are some photos of the days ride.
On Saturday October 26th Chuck F. and myself participated in the Oasis Masonic Poker Run at the American Legion Post 109. The ride took us through Sonoita and Tombstone, back through Sonoita and back to the AM 109. Chuck actually won the top door prize of a leather vest.
On Saturday October 20th Frank B., and I rode in the Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Ride (C.O.P.S). We started at the Desert Diamond Casino. Our first stop was at the Memorial for Officer John Walker, Badge # 150, who was killed on November 30, 1979. A reading was given surrounding the circumstances of his death by a Chaplain and a wreath was laid on his Marker. Next were the Markers of one of our Founding Members of the Blue Knights AZ IX Chapter, John Blaser, Badge # 2916, and David Gabrielli, Badge # 1231, who were killed on August 31st 1990. At the same location was the Marker for Juan Cruz Badge # 3111. A reading was given surrounding the circumstances of his death by a Chaplain and a wreath was laid on their Markers. Our next stop was at the Marker for Ed Rebel Badge # 233 who was killed on June 28, 1988. A reading was given surrounding the circumstances of his death by a Chaplain and a wreath was laid on his Marker. Our next stop was at the Markers for Officers Thomas McNeff, Badge # 1798, and Richard Stratman Badge # 1622, who were killed on October 9, 1983. A reading was given surrounding the circumstances of his death by a Chaplain and a wreath was laid on their Markers. Then we returned to Tucson Harley Davidson on Ina Rd where we waited for other rides from Nogales and Yuma to return.
Here are a few pictures from the Event.
