Day 1 of the 2011 Police Unity Tour started in East Hanover NJ and traveled north to Jersey City before going into NYC via the Holland Tunnel. After we entered NYC, we headed to Ground Zero to pay our respects to the more than 3000 people who died there nearly 10 years ago. PUT Chapter 37, who lost 37 Officers on September 11, 2001, joined us as we rode back through the Holland Tunnel to Jersey City for our send off ceremony.
One of the speakers reminded us very dramatically of why we ride for those who died. On average this year, one Law Enforcement Officer is killed every 53 hours. 60% of those killed in 2011 were by gunfire.
Stats for the day:
65 - miles ridden from East Hanover to Edison NJ
70s - awesome temps for riding
30 - flat tires repaired after hitting grates and debris in the Holland Tunnel
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