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Photo Gallery
Chapters
New chapter CT 11 has their first ride.
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WV Chapter
VI located in Follansbee, WV in
conjunction with WTOV TV9 Steubenville,
OH and the Salvation Army conducted
their 2nd Annual Ride For A
Reason poker run on June 27th
2010 to benefit Victims of Fire and the
Coats For Kids program. The ride
encompassed 107 miles of beautiful
riding in a poker format through West
Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. The
starting point was the Hooverson Heights
Vol. Fire Dept. in Follansbee, WV and
the ending stop was Weirton, WV Elks
Lodge 1801 where dinner and prizes were
served. This year’s run took 161 bikes
and 220 people through the rolling hills
of our valley to Avella, Pa, Wheeling,
WV, and Hopedale, OH where bikers could
view the Ohio ABATE Motorcyclists
Memorial. This year’s number more than
tripled last year’s run numbers of 50
bikes and 65 people. Because of the
promotions aired by WTOV TV9 and
participation of their “celebrities” at
the various stops we raised just under
$8,000 for both programs. Several
surrounding chapters included OH 9 from
the east side of Cleveland, the group
receiving the traveling the furthest
prize, and PA13 located in Washington,
PA were among many of the groups
present. The 3rd Annual Ride
For A Reason is scheduled for June 26th
2011 and plans are under way to make
this run bigger and better.
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Here is Tom Delboi, European Ambassador
on right presenting the President Merit
Award to Claus Feederle, President of
Germany 1 on the left at the Fire Ride
on June 7th 2010.
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Hi all, Last weekend (6/7/2010) was the
first time that most of European RKMC
chapters came together to meet each
other. Chapter Germany 1 (President
Claus Feederle) invited us to a "Fire
Ride", because their Fire Department
celebrate his 150th anniversary during
that weekend.
The Fire Ride was visited by chapters
Belgium 1, Germany 1, Germany 2,
Switzerland 1 and the MAL from Giessen
(Germany 4, founding soon) and some Blue
Knights. During this Ride I honored
Claus with the President Merit Award
that you had sent me to present to him.
After the Ride all Red Knights visited
the Anniversary Party, it finished at
04.30 a.m. early in the morning .... :-)
It was nice to enjoy the fraternity of
Red Knights. All the Red Knights have
talked about their happy experience and
they want to do more rides just like
this one. Many of them want to attend
the int. convention in 2011.
I think Europe is on the way.
Tom Delboi
Red Knights International
Firefighters Motorcycle Club
European Ambassado
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HERE ARE A FEW
PICS OF NC CHAPTER VIII ELIZABETH CITY NC
DURING THE WORLDS LARGEST POKER RUN MAY1
2010 TO BENEFIT THE FALLEN FIREFIGHTER
SURVIVORS FOUNDATION
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April membership meeting. We are from left to
right--- Road Capt.- Traig Chaney, Road Capt.-
Dwayne Cox, Treasurer- Don Schmidt, Secretary-
Scott Williamson, Quartermaster- Joe Nauman,
Road Capt.- Kevin Schmidt, and President- Chuck
Diveley
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Hello to USA! RKMC Chapter Germany
1 together with
RKMC Chapter Switzerland 1 at "LOVE
RIDE." Was rainy day!!
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These are
pictures of a run (November 15, 2009) RKMC
NJ5 did to Boonton Firemen's Home in New
Jersey. The gentleman in the some of the
pictures is Richard, the fireman our chapter
adopted.
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Some pictures of VT 04 Ray’s Memorial Ride
2009
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This is a picture of KY chapters at the 09 Fallen FF
Memorial in Frankfort KY.
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Once more the RK Germany 1 started an event.
In these photos we have had some trainees in
firebox.
This is a big moment in the year and the riders
are very proud when the day is without any
accidents.
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Wisconsin 05 first charity ride ever on Sept 18 2009
The Three Lakes Fire
Department and Eagle River Area Fire Department put up
their ladder trucks over the road and had a large
American Flag hanging between them. The Red Knights
Motorcycle Club Wisconsin Chapter 5 had a "Ride For the
Memorial..." benefit ride to raise money to go to the
Wisconsin State Fallen Firefighters Memorial. It was an
awesome morning!
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'Sam' is Byron Kilpatrick who
passed away the day after NB 1 was granted their Charter.
Pic's of our "FIRST" Memorial Ride for Sam. Everyone
agreed that it was a good ride. The presentation of the
Sammy’s Colors to the Upham Fire Department was the icing on
the cake. The BBQ put on by the department went over well.
Over all there were 34 or 35 Bikes with 40 some people. 16
Red Knights attended. There were Freedom Riders, Canadian
Motorcycle Cruisers, Widows Sons and a number of
independents. The turnout was good considering there were
at least 4 others runs going on as well. Thanks to
all!
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NY26 Supporting Terry Farrell
Firefighters fund August 9th 2009 |
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Representing PA XX and NJ V
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Minnesota 5 Vice
President Les Nelson shown here riding in the local parade
honoring our veterans |
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West Virginia
Chapter IV in Follansbee,WV was chartered in May 2008 and
without any experience between any member hosted their
1st.Annual Victims of Fire fundraising run on June 7th. 2009.
The run was a success in that over $1,000 was raised for the
fund and some additional monies were raised for the local
Special Olympics project. In all, over 50 motorcycles and 60
people participated in the run that spanned the rolling hills
and back roads of 3 states; West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and
Ohio. Plans are already in the making for next years run to be
bigger and better. |
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G’Day from Down Under,
We are the new Chapter from
Australia, Red Knights MC
Australia 1. We held our
Inaugural meeting on the 17th
May’09 with 13 Charter Members
and 2 Social Members.
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The Executive are from left
to right :
Secretary – Joseph Giarrusso
President
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John Payne
Vice President
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Paul Elso
Ride Captain
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Chris Gray
Treasurer
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Jude Rosario
Quartermaster
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Steve Povolo
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MA 15
Chapter's first ride to Americade.
They received their charter from the
International Association at a
cookout on June 4th. The
chapter opened with 32 members and
11 of them attended Americade. All
members are from the Boston FD.
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We had
our 1st Red Knights weekend away on
May 9, 2009. We were in CT
when this picture was taken.
Diona Laford and I were talking and
I said "Look! How many Red Knights
does it take to read a map?" Thank
God she had the camera and got the
shot that I wish I had taken, we
were laughing pretty hard after she
took it.
NICE
SHOT from our Ma-2 first lady, Eddie
Brouillet
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We
succeeded in setting the World's Largest
Poker Run record this weekend. The
final tally was 2090 motorcycles and an
estimated 5000 people. Matt Nichols did
an incredible job getting this all
together and has put us in the record
books. This is Matt of FL 10 getting
the certificate from Guinness saying we
have the world record for the largest
poker run.
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Guinness World
Record Certificate |
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Shown here are members
of Minn 5 and Fergus Falls National
Guard unit as Minn 5 accepted American
flags that were flown over their fire
base in Iraq. The flags were given in
appreciation for the work Minn 5 did for
guard members while they were deployed.
These jobs included roofing,
maintenance, snow removal and the like.
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These are pictures from
GERMANY #1 first training with
bike season 2009 and their clubhouse.
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Members of the Red Knights GA
Chapter 12 who participated in the Kelsi Long
Charity Motorcycle Ride held March 21, 2009, in
Augusta, Georgia. Money was raised to support
the Medical College of Georgia Children Medical
Center for Cancer Research.
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I am Mike Davis from
RKMCMD4, I am currently in IRAQ taking care of
business and had a chance to fly the Red Knights
Flag up in several places, one such place was the Baath
Partys House which was taken out by a Tomahawk
missile which I have included a few other pics as
well.
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President Michael
Hommel and members of NY33 are shown here presenting
the Westchester Medical Center Burn Unit with
gifts. The chapter had its first charity raffle on
Sept. 6, 2008 which raised over $1,700.00. The unit
sent the chapter a wish list and the members were
able to purchase everything on that list, which
included a Wii system, that will help patients of
all ages with their rehabilitation. The Stanley Fat
Max was generously donated by Home Depot of
Wappinger Falls, NY to serve as an art cart, which
the members of NY 33 completely filled with art
supplies. Also donated was "Harley the Bear" (Who
has become their mascot), to wish everyone a speedy
recovery.
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Members of Georgia Chapters 13
and 16 joined together to ride in a poker run to benefit
Tommy Hauesler, a firefighter with Crisp County Fire Rescue,
who was severely injured in an apparatus accident with a
tractor trailer. Approximately 125 riders took part in the
poker run and raised around $5,000 to help with his medical
expenses.
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NY 04 has adopted a highway and
NO ONE will litter on it or even use it.
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Members of Red Knights Maryland 1 participated in the 10th
Annual Red Helmets Ride to the National Fallen Firefighter
Memorial in Emmetsburg, MD on Oct 4th, 2008. It was a great day
for riding, NO RAIN for once. Close to 600 motorcycles were
Police escorted from Frederick to the Memorial at the National
Fire Academy. As we rode on Campus under a large American Flag,
we were greeted by the families and friends of the fallen
firefighters. A wreath laying at the base of the Memorial
concluded the Ride.
Riders from all over the Country came to pay tribute to these
Heroes and to show support to the families. |
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MD1 members in front of the “To Life A Nation” statue of the Ground Zero Flag raising located on Campus.
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A highlight of this year’s ride was having Baylee Cox (daughter of Topeka Kansas FF, Anthony (Tony) Cox 2007) ride in the procession.
Maryland 1 hopes to continue to offer to do this each year for the children of those being Honored. |
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New York XII – 10th Annual
Toy Run to benefit “Give A Child Christmas”
Held on 10/12/08 in
Saratoga Springs, NY
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PA 06 Levittown Armed Forces
Freedom Ride May 18, 2008
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GA 16 ironbutt ride to KeyWest,
FL. They rode 1103 miles in 23 hrours and 15 minutes to earn
their Ironbutt Association Patch. Pic 1 is start, pic 2 is
end, and pic 3 is the next morning at Looe Key Dive resort.
Pictured not in order:
Ronnie Register, Lyn Pardue, Sam Roland,David Trussell, Joe
LeMaster
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This past
Saturday, July 21, 2008 the 119th Annual Hudson Valley
Volunteer Fireman’s Parade was held in Ellenville, NY. Once
again, The Red Knights were asked to perform escort duty for
each of the 6 Divisions, and with a terrific effort, members
from both Chapters 37 and 33 answered the call and provided
the service. This photo was taken in the Kerhonkson Fire
Department’s parking lot, during the pre-parade staging.
Pictured from left to right
are: From Chapter 37, Rich Valentine, Al Tyler, Matt
McClellan, Brian Phillips, Mike Dosher, Eric Orr, Paul
Taylor, Diane Taylor, and from Chapter 33, Cody Hommel, Mike
Hommel, John Beagley, Vic Sutter, Keith Parent, Ted Bownas,
and Tony Mailet.
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Members of ONT 14
(www.redknightshamilton.com)
were involved in promoting their annual charity ride in support
of the TOMA Foundation For Burned Children (www.fondtomafound.org)
by setting up a photo shoot at the Canadian Warplane Heritage
Museum (www.warplane.com)
to promote the sale of tickets for a chance at an annual
membership and a ride in either a Stearman or Harvard aircraft
during their annual charity ride which will be held on September
21st, 2008. |
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NY 12 Toy Run
October, 2007
VT 03
Bike Blessing
April 27, 2008
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RKMC 2008 Cruise participants |
The Ship for the RKMC 2008 Cruise |
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Pa. chapter 12 presented a check
for $1,000 to the Lehigh Valley hospital burn Unit on Sat. Feb.
23,2008. The money was raised during our event last year Red
Knights at Gettysburg, it was raised in conjunction with the
Gettysburg bike week committee on a poker run which ran all 3
days. Members of Pa.12 were given a tour of the new burn unit
which was just opened recently. |
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Alberta
1 presenting a cheque for $1000 to the Ride For Dad (fighting
prostate cancer)
(Pictured President Don Brandon, Past President
Bob Chalmers, Treasurer Brian Hoekstra, from the Ride for Dad;
Ride Captain Gary Crawford, RCMP Paul Berthiaume |
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GA 11's annual trip to the Dragon |
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Kentucky chapters
at the memorial |
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Virginia Chapters
1,4 and 8 riding in a Blue Knights Teddy Bear ride |
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Red
Knights Gettysburg pic on tour |
Red
Knights Gettysburg on the battlefield tour |
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Lining up
for the ride to the academy |
Pa. 12 at
the memorial |
Wreath
laid at the memorial
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NY 12's 9th “Give
A Child Christmas” Toy Run, held on 10/14/2007 |
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July 26-29th CT2 8th Annual Ride &
Stay Weekend held in Lake Placid VT with members from CT2, ME3
and NJ5 |
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Picture taken at Ausable Chasm, VT |
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VT Chapter 3 along with friends from other chapters at the City
of Rutland, VT fire station preparing to ride to Killington for
the Killington Classic "Grand Parade." Sept. 7, 07
Photo credit "Sam's Good News" |
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